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Retail experts weigh in on retail landscape before holiday sales
Black Friday marks the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season. As companies begin to entice shoppers with deals and free... more »
Operation:MADE focuses on veteran-made products
A new gift shop in Warwick, Rhode Island, has opened with a mission to empower and encourage the military community through entrepreneurship. Operation:MADE, owned by military spouse Nicole O'Brien, carries gifts and home decor from... more »
Toy of the Year Award finalists unveiled
The Toy Association has unveiled the 123 finalists for the 2019 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards. The TOTY Awards program recognizes the top toy, game, and licenses in the industry, and supports children in... more »
California wildfires: how you can help victims
Wildfires continue to wreak havoc in northern and southern California. Northern California's Camp Fire has destroyed more than 6,400 homes. In Southern California, two wildfires are burning just northwest of Los Angeles. At least 31... more »
Consumers integrate tech into their purchasing habits
Consumers are increasingly powering up their computers and mobile devices or simply interacting with their virtual assistant during the holiday season, according to results from a nationwide Citi Retail Services Holiday Survey. While nearly three-fourths (73... more »
IMC announces new leadership team for combined markets
Following its recently concluded merger with AmericasMart, International Market Centers has announced a new executive leadership team with over 150 years of collective experience in the gift, home furnishings, and apparel industries: Greg Avitabile, EVP,... more »
Shop Local Saturday is coming. Are you prepared?
In 2017, 108 million shoppers spent $12.9 billion on Shop Local Saturday, and nearly half of these shoppers visited a small business that they had not been to previously. Don’t miss out on potential sales... more »
Melrose International announces showroom additions, expansions
Melrose International, a leading wholesale supplier of home, holiday, and giftable décor, today announced the expansion of their presence in the Atlanta and Las Vegas marketplaces. "We strive for excellence in our product lines, and... more »
Emerald Expositions announces change in leadership along with third-quarter earnings
Emerald Expositions Events, producer of NY NOW and ASD, announced that David Loechner has resigned his position as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors, effective on November... more »
Locally crafted products and souvenir showcase headline Seattle Gift Show
The Seattle Gift Show returns February 2-5, 2019 to the Washington State Convention Center bringing a versatile selection of locally-made products built around the Pacific Northwest lifestyle. From breaking design and color trends to emerging... more »
ASTRA introduces new Player’s Park pavilion
The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) announced today that a dedicated space for small manufacturers who are first-time ASTRA exhibitors will be featured at the upcomingMarketplace & Academy in June 2019. Named “New Player’s... more »
National Veterans Small Business Week is Nov. 5-9
The U.S. Small Business Administration will celebrate the accomplishments of veteran, service member and military spouse small business owners nationwide during National Veterans Small Business Week, Nov. 5-9. “National Veterans Small Business Week is another... more »
