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NRF: Steady sales growth expected for 2024 holiday season
The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasted that 2024 holiday spending is expected to grow between 2.5% and 3.5% over 2023. That equates to between $979.5 billion and $989 billion in total holiday spending in November... more »
GHTA names recipient of annual Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive Award
Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA) named Nikki Creveling, owner of The Ritz Sisters, as the recipient of fourth annual Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive Award. The award was presented to Creveling at... more »
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows retail sales declined in September, grew year over year
Retail sales saw a slight month-over-month drop in September but consumers continued to spend more than last year as interest rates and inflation fell and employment rose, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity... more »
Las Vegas Market offers dynamic discovery in Winter 2025
Las Vegas Market offers more business, more brands and more fun this Winter with a vibrant combination of innovative products, at-market activations and buyer amenities. The west coast’s favorite buying event presents gift, home decor... more »
Lois del Negro named recipient of the ARTS Awards Trailblazer Honor
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, announced that Lois del Negro will accept the Trailblazer Award for her significant accomplishments in the home furnishing industry at the 35th ARTS Awards, taking... more »
ANDMORE taps 2 industry influencers for The ( A ) List at Fall High Point Market
This Fall, ANDMORE unveils two ( A ) List influencers who will amplify design trends through immersive product displays and design-driven programming during the Oct. 26-30 High Point Market. Noz Nozawa... more »
nora fleming’s ‘light the way’ mini illuminates the holidays
nora fleming, the brand known for its innovative serveware and interchangeable 'minis' that bring a personal touch to any occasion, introducex a new mini this winter... more »
Gift for Life supports World Central Kitchen in wake of Hurricane Helene
Gift for Life, the gift industry's nonprofit, has released a call to donate to World Central Kitchen as it works to provide relief to Southeast communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. World Central Kitchen teams are... more »
Simply Southern donating profits to hurricane victims
Simply Southern has partnered with the American Red Cross to give back to hurricane victims. In addition to... more »
ANDMORE’s Market Pros share highlights at High Point Market
Four Market Pros, comprised of leading industry designers and tastemakers, will share their favorite finds and market highlights in a series of social media takeovers on the ANDMORE at High Point Market Instagram (@andmorehpmkt) during... more »
Nicole Brayden Gifts acquires Keep Nature Wild
Nicole Brayden Gifts, a wholesaler in the gift industry, added Keep Nature Wild to its portfolio. This launch brings outdoor-inspired apparel, accessories and a mission-driven focus to Nicole Brayden’s lineup, which already includes brands such... more »
NRF calls on administration to use ‘any and all authority’ to end port strike
The National Retail Federation (NRF) released the following statement from NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay after a labor strike was initiated at all U.S. East and Gulf Coast container ports. The strike went into... more »
