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NRF survey: 57 percent of holiday shoppers already making dents
It’s officially the most wonderful time of the year and holiday shoppers wasted no time jumping on exclusive holiday offerings from retailers thus far. According to the National Retail Federation’s Consumer Holiday Spending Survey conducted... more »
Bloomingville announces U.S. launch
Danish design brand, Bloomingville, announced its U.S. launch with Ivystone, a leading national sales organization for the gift & home industry. The brand will premier at the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market in... more »
Boston Gift Show highlights New England’s newest products
Custom-tailored to the local and tourist New England retail market, the Boston Gift Show returns to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center April 2-5, 2016 with a versatile selection of brand new designs, including giftware,... more »
Las Vegas Market expands temporary exhibit space by 50 percent
Las Vegas Market announced that momentum is fueling its expansion of temporary exhibition space — known as The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market — with the addition of a second location allowing for a 50-percent... more »
Emerald Expositions announces new events strategy in licensing arena
Emerald Expositions, producer of more than 65 tradeshows and events, has launched an events strategy that is designed to support the needs of the licensing industry, which according the Licensing Letter is a $158.8 billion... more »
Ports see ‘dramatic difference’ from last year as holiday merchandise arrives
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 8.3 percent this month over the same time last year as consumers begin their holiday shopping, according to the monthly Global... more »
Balmoral Funds completes the acquisition of Enesco, LLC
Balmoral Funds, a Los Angeles-based private equity fund focused on partnering with talented and committed management teams in the mid-market, announced that it has acquired Enesco, LLC, a global leader in gift, plush toy, and... more »
Windy City Gift Show announces seminar lineup for Winter 2016 edition
To arm Midwest retailers with the tools and strategies they need to succeed in today's ever-changing retail climate, Urban Expositions will offer a full roster of free educational seminars during the fifth edition of Windy City Gift... more »
Regent Holding Company gains new investor
Regent Holding Company, parent company to brands Creative Co-Op and Bloomingville, announced an investment by private equity firm Freeman Spogli & Co., the Wang family, and management as part of a corporate recapitalization.“We are excited... more »
House passes long-term transportation bill
NRF released its thoughts regarding the House recently passing a long-term transportation bill that is critically important to America’s retailers. H.R. 3763, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015, includes major reforms that... more »
DIY made easy with Creativeworld
Creativeworld, the leading international trade fair for hobbies, crafts and artists’ requisites, will be presenting the trends for the forthcoming season from January 30-February 2, 2016. During the show, specialist retailers from all over the... more »
IHA announces key appointment to management team
The International Housewares Association announced the hiring of Jon Jesse to fill the newly created position of vice president, industry development, effective Jan. 1, 2016. “Jon’s role at IHA will leverage his deep knowledge of... more »
