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Halloween 2023 spending to reach record $12.2B
Total Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $12.2 billion, exceeding last year’s record of $10.6 billion, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF)’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. A record... more »
Retailers call on Congress to lower credit card swipe fees
The National Retail Federation unveiled a six-figure advocacy campaign to urge members of Congress to stand up for Main Street over Wall Street in support of the Credit Card Competition Act. The announcement follows new... more »
Toy Fair Pavilion to debut at January 2024 Temps at Total Home & Gift Market
Dallas Market Center and The Toy Association will jointly debut the Toy Fair Pavilion during The Temps at Total Home & Gift Market, Jan. 10-13, 2024. The market in January will be the largest winter... more »
Atlanta Apparel names spring/summer 2024 trends
Atlanta Apparel’s in-house fashion office announced its comprehensive spring/summer 2024 trend report, detailing colors, prints, must-have apparel, footwear and accessories retailers can expect to see while sourcing at the next market, Oct. 10-14 at AmericasMart... more »
Most Wanted List for toys kicks off 2023 holiday season
Toys, Tots, Pets & More (TTPM), a product reviewer for toys, baby gear and pet gear, unveiled its Most Wanted List of the hottest toys for the 2023 holiday season at its annual TTPM 2023... more »
Indie & Main partners with Paper Baristas
Indie & Main, an online wholesale marketplace under the OneCoast family of brands, established a partnership with Paper Baristas, a provider of stationery and paper goods. Photo courtesy of Indie &... more »
Winter 2024 Las Vegas Market to debut high-end home furnishings floor
Las Vegas Market extends its resources with the launch of a new high-end home furnishings floor — including expansions by Four Hands and Hooker Furnishings and debuts by Caracole and Varaluz among others — at... more »
Atlanta Apparel launches spring/summer 2024 collections at October market
The October edition of Atlanta Apparel is set to showcase the newest trends coming for spring/summer 2024 market across top October sourcing categories — resort, shoes and new — alongside hallmark market events and amenities,... more »
Fly Paper Products benefits independent booksellers with candle fundraiser
Fly Paper Products Literary Gift Company hosted a "Name That Candle" contest with their retailers in celebration of their 10-year anniversary. The contest, which began in July, gave retailers three chances for one of their... more »
NRF: Economy is growing but momentum slows
The economy is still growing, but not as fast as it was earlier this year, reported Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist for the National Retail Federation (NRF). “The U.S. economy continues to expand, but recent data... more »
Gift for Life partners with Cocina Sabrosa trade show
Gift for Life established a partnership with Cocina Sabrosa Food & Beverage Trade Expo to host a fundraising campaign during its national trade show, Sept. 27-28 at Irving Convention Center in Los Colinas, Texas. All... more »
Aurora World launches new toy division
Aurora World is introducing a new toy division, dubbed “Aurora Toys.” According to the company, the move not only signifies a milestone for Aurora but also underlines the company’s commitment to its customers — retailers... more »
