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Economy ‘on the cusp’ of a soft landing with recession unlikely
With the economy slowing but still growing and inflation down as the Federal Reserve prepares to lower interest rates, the U.S. appears to have dodged a recession, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.... more »
Transpac Brands hires senior business development manager for Season’s Designs
Transpac Brands hired Dave Cohen as senior business development manager for Season’s Designs. Cohen will be responsible for training and sales for both Specialty and Key channels of business, as well as navigating new channels... more »
DM Merchandising names winners of cruise giveaway
DM Merchandising named the winners of the 7-night Caribbean cruise giveaway, celebrating the company's 35th anniversary. The giveaway took place at three major tradeshows in Dallas, Atlanta and Las Vegas. The lucky winners are customer... more »
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp proclaims September Balloon Month
For almost fifteen years, Maxine H. Burton, founder and president of burton + BURTON, has been at the forefront of aligning "Balloon Month" in Georgia with International Balloon Month. Photo courtesy... more »
WWIN, Las Vegas Apparel concludes joint event in Las Vegas
The co-located WWIN (Womenswear in Nevada) Show and Las Vegas Apparel (LVA) market concluded its second collaborative Las Vegas Fashion Week event, Aug. 18-21 at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, bringing together... more »
IHFC, INTERHALL unveil fresh resources for Fall 2024 High Point Market
Nearly 30 exhibitor updates to International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC) and INTERHALL 350-plus permanent showroom and temporary exhibit resources aim to bring effortless sourcing and cutting-edge trends at Fall High Point Market, running Oct. 26-30.... more »
Fall Market provides mid-market sourcing opportunities
AmericasMart Atlanta is set to host buyers for Fall Market running Sept. 16-18, for a mid-market sourcing opportunity to see 350+ gift and home showrooms and Summer product launches, spend one-on-one time with showroom reps... more »
Las Vegas Design Center to host art, education and networking events this September
Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) is gearing up for a vibrant September, with a series of three engaging events on September 6, 7 and 19, set to inspire, educate and connect the Las Vegas design... more »
Bridgewater Candle launches Holiday Plaid Collection
Bridgewater Candle Company launched its new Holiday Plaid Collection, available just in time for the 2024 holiday season. This collection features four products: the Holiday... more »
ANDMORE launches new cross-category April buying week in Atlanta
ANDMORE announces the launch of a new April Buying Week, combining its Atlanta Apparel, Formal Markets and Spring Market (Gift + Home) into one comprehensive, cross-category sourcing and shopping experience, April 1-4, 2025, at AmericasMart... more »
Formal Markets in Atlanta, Las Vegas see growth in bridal, prom, quinceañera
ANDMORE presented its August editions of Formal Markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas, showcasing top Spring/Summer 2025 styles across bridal, prom, quinceañera and more, with booming growth in bridal sourcing reported from coast to coast.... more »
September Dallas Total Home & Gift Market: Last buying opportunity for gift, holiday décor
The September Total Home & Gift Market at Dallas Market Center is the final buying opportunity of the year to fill inventory with trending gifts and holiday décor for the busy holiday shopping season from... more »
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