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Retailers submit comments in opposition to USTR shipping remedies proposal
The National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Retail Industry Leaders Association submitted joint comments regarding proposed action in the Section 301 investigation of China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors for dominance. Together, the... more »
Heart on Main Street, nora fleming donate to retailer, boosting total support over $100K
Heart on Main Street, in partnership with nora fleming, announced a $10,000 donation to One Amazing Find, a beloved independent retailer dedicated to fostering creativity and community engagement. Photo courtesy of... more »
ANDMORE dedicates Expo to Bob Maricich; Las Vegas declares day in his honor
The impact of ANDMORE founding CEO and Chairman Bob Maricich on the community and the home furnishings, gift and apparel industries has been permanently recognized in Las Vegas. ANDMORE officially dedicated the Expo at World... more »
Town Pride’s first full franchise launches in Pennsylvania
Town Pride’s first full franchise has arrived in State College, Pennsylvania. Offering a curated collection of exclusive apparel, gift and home that is designed to celebrate... more »
Census retail sales data shows consumers are ‘apprehensive’ despite ‘healthy’ economic fundamentals
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau showed modest month-over-month retail sales growth in February amid consumer worries over inflation and Washington policy decisions, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “Lower-than-expected consumer... more »
The Link Companies acquires Mix Sales
The Link Companies acquired Mix Sales, an agency with over 30 years of experience. The acquisition enhances The Link Companies' reach and strengthens sales coverage within The Central Link and The Mid Atlantic Link divisions.... more »
Gift for Life names 2025 Industry Achievement Award recipient
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led, national charitable organization, announced that Doug Cofiell, CEO of Ivystone, will be honored with its 2025 Industry Achievement Award on June 18 in Dallas, Texas.... more »
Import cargo levels continue to rise among uncertainty over tariffs
Amid continuing tariff turmoil, imports at the nation’s major container ports are expected to remain elevated through this spring but volume could see year-over-year drops this summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by... more »
NRF: February 2025 sales down amid tariff concerns
Retail spending declined on a monthly basis in February amid concern over tariffs, but continued to grow year over year as the economy remained strong, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released... more »
Lightovation sets new date pattern for January shows
Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, has announced a date shift for January editions of the show, beginning in January 2026. The new January date pattern will have the show begin... more »
April Buying Week highlights cross-category sourcing
ANDMORE is gearing up for the first ever April Buying Week, offering three markets – Atlanta Apparel, Formal Markets and Spring Gift & Home Market – together as one cohesive sourcing destination, April 1 –... more »
Cathy Steel retires after 37 years
Cathy Steel, a veteran B2B public relations specialist, has announced her retirement, effective March 28, wrapping a successful 37-year career in the U.S. gift and home industry. Steel started... more »
