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Successful Fall Casual Market Atlanta solidifies return to semi-annual market cadence
The return of the Fall edition of Casual Market Atlanta, which ran Sept. 15 – 18 at AmericasMart Atlanta, reestablished the important twice-yearly cadence for the outdoor and casual furnishings industry buying event, providing a... more »
Nearly half of Halloween shoppers to purchase items before October
Early Halloween shopping is on the rise, with 47% of survey participants beginning their shopping before October, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. [caption id="attachment_89982" align="alignright"... more »
Greeting Card Association’s *Noted Expo finds new home at Las Vegas Market
ANDMORE has partnered with the Greeting Card Association (GCA) to move and expand its *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo from San Francisco to Las Vegas, showcasing the new and now of stationery at the Expo... more »
Dallas Market Center names 2025 market dates
Dallas Market Center announced dates for its 2025 markets. The dates include a shift in the March 2025 markets to better serve retailers and to manage regional holidays including spring breaks. For buyers and exhibitors,... more »
ANDMORE, Fashion Snoops decode SS25 consumer mindset at High Point Market
The October 2024 edition of High Point Market marks ANDMORE's first-time partnership with consumer insight and trend forecasting company Fashion Snoops to bring a cohesive trend program, immersive presentation and product display to the Oct.... more »
Judges announced for 35th ARTS Awards
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the judges for the 35th ARTS Awards, taking place in Dallas on Jan. 10, 2025, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. The ARTS Awards, presented... more »
Fall Casual Market Atlanta offers full-spectrum sourcing, industry engagement
Fall Casual Market Atlanta will deliver a comprehensive four-day market experience with access to some 110+ permanent showrooms and temporary exhibitors, coupled with a robust lineup of signature events and educational sessions, Sept. 16 –... more »
Take our 2025 State of the Industry Survey
Gift Shop® Plus is thrilled to launch its 2025 State of the Industry Survey, crafted to provide an insight into where the current state of retail lies as the year winds down and we look... more »
New education sessions announced for Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show
The Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show announced two educational sessions focused on the future of retail. The sessions, scheduled for Sept. 17 and 18, 2024, are open to all attendees and will feature... more »
Accent Decor adds 2 members to leadership team
Accent Decor, a provider of decorative accessories and home décor, appointed two new leaders to its organization. Jason Neal joins as vice president of sales and Melissa Burke assumes... more »
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 »
