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Census data for October shows ‘healthy’ retail sales, ‘early step forward’ into holiday season
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that retail sales grew solidly over the past two months, demonstrating households’ capacity to spend and the strength of the economy, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist... more »
‘Speaking of Retail’ headlines events at January Total Home & Gift Market
Dallas Market Center presents a wide range of inspiring and educational events during its upcoming Total Home & Gift Market, Jan. 8-14, 2025. The headline... more »
Record number of shoppers expected over Thanksgiving holiday weekend
A record 183.4 million people are planning to shop in-store and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is... more »
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows gains in October after slow September
Retail sales bounced back strongly in October as the economy remained in good shape and consumers moved past concerns about a port strike and other issues that slowed September’s sales, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor,... more »
Home vs Hunger raises $47,293 for World Central Kitchen in 2024
Gift for Life’s Home vs Hunger team surpassed an ambitious fundraising goal for 2024, with a record $47,293 raised for World Central Kitchen’s crisis-related hunger relief programs through its “Party with a Purpose” events held... more »
The Toy Association names new chief policy officer
The Toy Association Inc., the business trade association representing a wide array of manufacturers, retailers, licensors, and others involved in the youth entertainment industry, announced that Kathrin Belliveau, who most recently served as EVP and... more »
AmericasMart Atlanta names 7 special 2024 holiday shopping dates
This holiday season, AmericasMart Atlanta is opening its expansive cash-and-carry showrooms to the public for seven shopping days: Black Friday (Nov. 29), the first three Saturdays in December, Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and New Year’s... more »
Import cargo could see surge ahead of potential port strike, Trump tariffs
Import volumes at the nation’s major container ports could be higher than previously expected for the remainder of this year as retailers face another potential East Coast/Gulf Coast port strike and tariff increases planned by... more »
Refreshed gift resources bring added discovery to Winter Atlanta Market
The nation's largest collection of gift merchandise offers buyers more unique finds this Winter with two dozen updates to Atlanta Market’s 700+ sales agencies and branded showrooms, Jan. 14-20, 2025, at AmericasMart Atlanta. [caption id="attachment_91531"... more »
nora fleming celebrates 20 years with limited edition piece, new mini
nora fleming celebrates 20 years of creating cherished memories with the release of a special item: the ‘maple scalloped anniversary tray.’ This... more »
Ivystone acquires OneCoast
Ivystone Group has acquired OneCoast as of Oct. 31st, OneCoast announced on Nov. 4. “It has been an honor to have been part of OneCoast for the last 21 years and to have led OneCoast... more »
Atlanta Market presents home resources with diverse updates
The Winter 2025 edition of Atlanta Market brings nearly 10 updates to permanent home furnishings showrooms, showcasing a variety of brands and enhanced resources for the Jan. 14-20, 2025, buying event at AmericasMart Atlanta. [caption... more »
