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Registration opens for Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market
Registration for Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market – one of the nation’s fastest growing gift and home décor market and the leading furniture market in the western U.S. – is now open. With a record 3,700+... more »
National Retail Federation forecasts holiday sales to increase
The National Retail Federation announced today it expects sales in November and December, excluding autos, gas and restaurant sales, to increase a solid 3.6 percent to $655.8 billion —significantly higher than the 10-year average of 2.5 percent and above the seven-year average of 3.4 percent since... more »
Congress delays new law that requires expanded overtime threshold
The National Retail Federation praised the Sept. 28 House passage of legislation that would delay the Labor Department’s expansion of overtime rules for six months. Prior to the vote, NRF told lawmakers in a letter that... more »
Aurora World announces partnership with Support Our Troops
Aurora World, a global leader in plush toys and high-quality gift products, today announced a partnership with Support Our Troops, an organization that annually provides millions of dollars’ worth of care goods and services to American service... more »
Halloween spending to reach $8.4 billion, highest in survey history
Americans are looking forward to splurging on their favorite candy and costumes this Halloween season. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, total spending for Halloween is expected... more »
IMC Announces TrendWatch winners for October 2016
International Market Centers (IMC) announced 80 winning products from 53 companies for its popular TrendWatch program at Fall High Point Market, running October 22-26, 2016. TrendWatch is an exclusive program that gives market attendees an inside... more »
Eric & Christopher receives national recognition as 2016 Outstanding Encore Entrepreneur from The SCORE Foundation
Eric & Christopher, LLC., the home accents and accessories company based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, received the prestigious 2016 Outstanding Encore Entrepreneur Award on Thursday, September 20th at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. The... more »
Retailers file suit to block new overtime rule
The National Retail Federation filed suit in U.S. District Court today on behalf of the millions of employers and employees who will be drastically affected if the Labor Department’s changes to the federal overtime rules go into effect on December... more »
Ocean Media Group buys London Stationery Show & National Stationery Week
The London Stationery Show, the UK’s most important trade exhibition for the paper and writing products industry, its consumer awareness campaign National Stationery Week, and Stationery Magazine have been acquired by Ocean Media Group, a leading... more »
NY NOW celebrates successful summer 2016 market
This summer, NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, delivered another show-stopping event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. With tens of thousands of new and on-trend products across... more »
Focus On: Plush
Folkmanis A playful pooch whose raison d'être is to be adored, this winner of the 2016 ASTRA Best Toys for Kids is distinctively featured with bat shaped ears and wrinkly face. Whiffer Sniffers These... more »
Las Vegas Market continues gourmet growth
Las Vegas Market announced that six new showrooms, featuring a combined total of more than 70 lines in 12,000+ square feet, will debut at the Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market, running January 22-26, 2017. These newest... more »
