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Dallas Market Center chairman emeritus Bill Winsor dies
Dallas Market Center announced the passing of its chairman emeritus, Bill Winsor, on Thursday following a brief illness. Winsor served as president and chief executive of Dallas Market Center from 1993-2015. He was named chairman... more »
ANDMORE unites industry groups at Winter 2025 Atlanta Market
ANDMORE hosts more than 20 buying groups and trade associations for shopping, networking and education this Winter at its Atlanta Market (Jan. 14-20, 2025, at AmericasMart Atlanta) and Las Vegas Market (Jan. 26-30, 2025, at... more »
Las Vegas Market names Winter 2025 ( A ) List influencers
This winter, ANDMORE unveils three ( A ) List influencers — a founder of an online platform and conference for small business owners; an interior designer, art curator and TV personality; and a Christmas design... more »
nora fleming named in Fast Company’s Brands That Matter list
nora fleming is included in Fast Company’s fourth annual Brands That Matter list in the “Enduring Impact: 15+ Years in Business” category. The list honors brands and individuals that do not merely create customers, they resonate with... more »
Peking Handicraft debuts pastel holiday collection
Peking Handicraft released a new 2025 holiday collection adorned with pastel pinks and blues. The collection is reflective of a growing pastel colorway trend in holiday décor. According to the company, it draws on the... more »
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew in November
Moderate retail sales growth continued in November even as two of the holiday season’s busiest shopping days bumped over into December and weren’t included in the month’s totals, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by... more »
Import cargo rising as higher tariffs, potential port strike approach
With a strike possible again next month at East Coast and Gulf Coast container ports and President-elect Donald Trump planning to increase tariffs, the nation’s major container ports are expected to see a continued surge... more »
Ohh Deer launches collaborations with Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum
Ohh Deer signed a license with the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London across Greeting Cards, Stationery and Gift Wrapping. The range has been developed to engage broader audiences with the V&A. Coordinating patterns... more »
NRF says it’s ‘shaping up for a successful holiday retail season’
Strong results during the third quarter and continued growth in key economic data since then have set the stage for a solid holiday season, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today. [caption... more »
ANDMORE unveils 2025 calendar
ANDMORE unveiled its 2025 market calendar, featuring 32 premier buying events across Atlanta, High Point, Las Vegas and New York City. "ANDMORE’s markets continue to serve as... more »
Heart on Main Street raises on $10,000 on Giving Tuesday for independent retailers
Heart on Main Street raised $10,000 during this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign. This incredible milestone was achieved thanks to the generosity of its partners, donors and the community, who share our passion for supporting small... more »
‘Mocha Mousse’ named Pantone Color of the Year 2025
Pantone Color Institute named Mocha Mousse (PANTONE 17-1230) its 2025 Color of the Year. A warming rich brown hue, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse nurtures with its suggestion of... more »
