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NRF: Retail sales pick up in January 2023
Retail sales bounced back strongly in January as inflation eased and income grew, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Despite inflationary headwinds, January retail sales show the resiliency of consumers in how they manage... more »
Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market experiences attendance increase
The January Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market featured a record-breaking number of exhibiting companies and buyers attending the show, according to Dallas Market Center. The organization says the Jan. 10-13 event experienced an overall attendance... more »
Spring Market 2023 in Atlanta to offer sourcing opportunities
International Market Centers (IMC) will host its Spring Market March 1-3 at AmericasMart Atlanta. The buying event provides access to AmericasMart’s Open-Year-Round showrooms plus additional market-only showrooms with complementary education, networking opportunities and more. “Buyers... more »
Spring Fair 2023 officially a wrap
Spring Fair & Moda, a UK-based home, gift and fashion buying showcase, took place Feb. 5-8 at NEC Birmingham. According to the organization, thousands of independents retailers, online stores, multiples, department stores, lifestyle boutiques, garden... more »
Trends emerge for Spring 2023 High Point Market
TrendWatch, International Market Centers’ (IMC) proprietary trend forecast, named three trends at the Spring 2023 High Point Market: Confections, Immersion and Studio. The semi-annual report showcases product available at the April 22-26, 2023, High Point... more »
Mud Pie appoints executive VP of operations, supply chain
Mud Pie named Paul Limbaugh its new executive vice president of operations and supply chain. In this newly created role, Limbaugh will oversee distribution center strategy and operations, overseas freight... more »
Registration opens for London Stationery Show
London Stationery Show opened registration for its 2023 show, which takes place May 16-17 at the Business Design Centre. With stationery, arts and crafts, paper product and writing instrument brands on offer, London Stationery Show... more »
Messe Frankfurt opens Hall 5 ahead of key fairs
Messe Frankfurt opened its new Hall 5 today for the start of its three key international consumer goods fairs: Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld. With 18,110 square meters in exhibition space, the hall now offers highly... more »
Atlanta Apparel temporary exhibit offering experiences 15% growth
Atlanta Apparel's February 2023 edition started the year with 15% growth in temporary exhibit offering as well as strong order writing across children’s, shoes and young contemporary categories, according to International Market Centers (IMC). “Atlanta... more »
Shoppe Object showcases unique finds for retailers
The winter 2023 edition of Shoppe Object launched this week at Pier 36 in New York City. The sold-out show, with a 30% increase in exhibitors over a record-setting summer 2022 market, was set to... more »
NY NOW offers look at latest gift, stationery products
NY NOW kicked off Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Javits Center in New York City, and there were no shortage of products for buyers to peruse. The market runs Feb. 5-8 and features nearly 1,000... more »
Las Vegas Market posts 25% increase in attendance
The Winter 2023 Las Vegas Market experienced a 25% year-over-year increase in attendance with a wealth of new introductions throughout the market’s 1,000 gift, home décor and furniture permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits, International Market... more »
