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National Retail Federation president and CEO to host media briefing on 2017 holiday forecast
WHAT: Following the release of NRF’s annual holiday forecast on Tuesday, October 3, National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay will host a special media briefing to provide an in-depth analysis of NRF’s holiday forecast and the factors... more »
NRF launches new quarterly report on consumer behavior
The National Retail Federation today launched Consumer View, a new quarterly report designed to gauge consumer behavior and shopping trends related to stores, online channels, customer loyalty, technology and other issues. “The retail industry is changing... more »
Social media, retail executives among keynote speakers at NRF 2018: Retail’s Big Show
Senior executives from two of the internet’s largest social media platforms, the founder of one of the nation’s best-known online political publications and the head of a global food brand will be among the keynote... more »
Wise Olde Owl celebrates third anniversary
For Fremont residents looking for the perfect gift, one downtown store has it all. Whether it is greeting cards, gift towels, baby gifts, jewelry, stuffed animals, candles, hair care products, tea, wine accessories, Husker items,... more »
Primitives by Kathy Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Primitives by Kathy announces that Eric Pritchard has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, a new position within the fast-growing gift and home décor company. Pritchard joins Kathy Phillips, Chief Executive Officer in leading the growth and market... more »
New product sectors, features draw industry’s top buyers to September ’17 edition of Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show
From top concessionaires, museums, and zoos to destination retailers and other specialty stores, buyers from across the nation flocked the Las Vegas Convention Center for the September 13 - 16, 2017 edition of the Las... more »
Chicago Toy & Game Week announces preliminary lineup, 2017 theme
From the larger-than-life game of Build or Boom and the Rummikub National Championship to the Illinois State Yoyo Competition and the opportunity for inventors to develop their craft, expand their networks and pitch industry heavyweights, the 2017 Chicago Toy... more »
Kobi Yamada’s “What Do You Do…” series celebrates 55 weeks on The New York Times best-seller list
The award-winning “What Do You Do…” series celebrates a combined 55 weeks on the The New York Times Best-Seller List in the Children’s Picture Book Category. Now in its 36th week on the list, “What Do... more »
Shop.org gathers brand visionaries in LA to discuss what’s next for digital retail
WHAT: Shop.org hosts more than 3,000 retail professionals for immersive talks, networking events, live podcasts and technology demonstrations providing insight into the future of the digital retail industry. WHO: Executives from Walmart, Disney, Macy’s, DSW and Ashley... more »
Shoppers plan to spend 25 percent more at small businesses next year, new study finds
More than a quarter of U.S. consumers say that they’re likely to shop at small businesses more often in 2018 than they did in 2017, according to a recent survey from Vistaprint (NASDAQ:CMPR). Consumer shopping trends for 2018 The... more »
NRF to launch ‘Consumer View’ a new quarterly research report at Shop.org
WHAT: On the last day of NRF’s annual digital commerce show, Shop.org, NRF will release a new consumer research report named ‘Consumer Views.’ NRF’s Vice President of Research Mark Mathews, NRF Director Retail and Consumer Insights... more »
Halloween spending to reach record $9.1 billion
With more people celebrating, Americans will splurge on costumes, candy and pumpkins for a record $9.1 billion in Halloween spending this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and... more »
