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Import cargo levels to drop sharply amid new tariffs and uncertainty
With sweeping tariffs now imposed on all U.S. trading partners, import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to drop dramatically beginning next month, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the... more »
NRF predicts consumers to spend $23.6 billion on Easter
Consumers plan to spend a total of $23.6 billion on Easter this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount is above last year’s... more »
Commerce and community intersect at summer 2025 edition of Atlanta Market
The Summer 2025 Atlanta Market offers exclusive discovery opportunities with fresh updates across all categories, featuring more brands, more connections and more celebrations alongside Casual Market Atlanta for added cross-category discovery. Registration is now open... more »
MarketTime announces the formation of a Customer Advisory Board
MarketTime, the leading B2B sales enablement technology provider for the gift, home, and toy industries, announced the formation of a Customer Advisory Board (CAB) and the return of Todd Litzman in an advisory capacity. This... more »
Debut April Buying Week delivers cross-category sourcing success
The first-ever April Buying Week at AmericasMart Atlanta concluded with steady order writing and engaged buying from key accounts across its three co-located markets: Atlanta Apparel, Formal Markets and Spring Gift & Home Market. Over... more »
NRF: More tariffs lead to higher costs for American families
The following statement was released by National Retail Federation's (NRF's) Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French regarding the Trump administration’s announcement to impose reciprocal tariffs on all trading partners. “More tariffs equal more... more »
NRF forecasts 2025 retail sales amid economic uncertainties
The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecast that retail sales during 2025 will grow between 2.7% and 3.7% over 2024 to between $5.42 trillion and $5.48 trillion. The announcement was made during NRF’s fifth annual State... more »
Las Vegas Spring Buying Event provides between market sourcing opportunities
ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Spring Buying Event, featuring nearly 50 home, gift and lifestyle permanent showrooms across Building C and the Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC), will be held April 8 – 10 at World Market... more »
ANDMORE appoints new president
ANDMORE, presenter of premier physical markets and design centers that connect buyers and sellers of wholesale furnishings, gifts and apparel, announced the appointment of Scott Eckman as president, effective April 7. ... more »
Home vs Hunger hosts “Party with a Purpose” at High Point Market
Gift for Life’s Home vs Hunger team brings its signature “Party with a Purpose” fundraising event back to Spring High Point Market on April 27 from 4-8 p.m. at the Eichholtz Showroom, 129 S. Hamilton... more »
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 »
