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NRF forecasts 4.4% annual retail sales growth with new economic model
The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts that retail sales in 2026 will grow by 4.4% over 2025 to $5.6 trillion, based on a newly enhanced forecasting approach developed in partnership with Oxford Economics, one of... more »
IHA names Global Innovation Award honorees for product design, retail excellence
Twelve new products from up-and-coming companies and well-established brands have been selected as Global Honorees in the International Housewares Association’s (IHA) 2026 Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Excellence in Product Design. The Global Honoree in... more »
NRF: Consumer spending grew moderately in February 2026
Retail sales grew again in February, with moderate gains month over month and strong increases year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by National Retail Federation (NRF). “Despite... more »
Dallas Market Center combines 3 March markets for full buying experience
Next week, Dallas Market Center transforms into a full lifestyle buying experience. From March 24–27, Apparel & Accessories, Gift & Home Market, and KidsWorld align to create powerful, multi-category sourcing designed for how today’s retailers... more »
Gift Shop® Plus launches 2026 State of the Industry Survey for retailers, wholesalers and more
Gift Shop® Plus has officially launched its 2026 State of the Industry Survey, opening the annual initiative to retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, rep groups, makers and other professionals across the gift and specialty retail community. Designed... more »
Philadelphia Gift Show wraps up 30th edition
The Philadelphia Gift Show, the largest gift show in the Mid-Atlantic region, concluded its 30th anniversary show, which took place Feb. 1–3 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. This year’s show delivered an energized marketplace... more »
NRF responds to Supreme Court ruling on tariffs
The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued the following statement from Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the Trump administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic... more »
Supreme Court declares Trump’s emergency tariffs are illegal
On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s expansive global tariff program, delivering a significant loss to a cornerstone of his economic agenda. In a 6-3 ruling, the justices focused on tariffs enacted... more »
Atlanta’s March markets deliver 3 distinct buying opportunities
AmericasMart Atlanta and Casual Market Atlanta announce three dynamic March shopping events that bring expanded buying opportunities, immediate cash & carry deals and seasonal sample sale savings for retailers, designers and buyers across home, gift,... more »
FarmHouse Fresh launches first skincare-meets-complexion hybrid
FarmHouse Fresh is entering the crossover category for the first time with the launch of Tint-sational Sheer Skin-Perfecting Serum, its first true skincare-meets-complexion hybrid. The lightweight... more »
Shoppe Object sees successful 2026 NYC winter market
Fresh off an international expansion marked by the launch of its new bi-annual European edition in Paris, Shoppe Object, the premier curated home and gift show, returned to the Starrett-Lehigh Building Feb. 1-3 for its... more »
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s January data shows fourth consecutive monthly gain
Retail sales saw a moderate monthly increase and strong year-over-year gains in January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by NRF. “Consumers demonstrated continued resilience in January, showing moderate spending... more »
