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EVELYN & KATE joins Road Runners, returns to Atlanta Market and Surf Expo
EVELYN & KATE, the art‐inspired lifestyle brand known for transforming its original oil paintings into fashion accessories and home décor, announced a new representation partnership with Road Runners, a leading multi‐line sales agency and showroom... more »
Retail, design applications for Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year
Pantone created a guide for applications of its 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer (Pantone 11-4201). Cloud Dancer is a key structural color whose versatility provides... more »
‘Cloud Dancer’ named Pantone Color of the Year 2026
Pantone named Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201) as its 2026 Color of the Year, a billowy white imbued with a feeling of serenity. "An ethereal white hue, PANTONE... more »
GHTA announces 2025-26 Board of Directors
Gift & Home Trade Association (GHTA) members elected its 2025-26 Board of Directors both via an electronic vote and an in-person vote held during the business meeting at GHTA’s Annual Conference held at the Grand... more »
Thanksgiving weekend draws a record 203M shoppers
A record 202.9 million consumers shopped during the five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the annual consumer survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights &... more »
US consumer confidence drops sharply in November
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index declined by 6.8 points in November to 88.7 (1985=100) from 95.5 in October. The Present Situation Index — based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions... more »
OneCoast launches upgraded website
OneCoast introduced the upgraded OneCoast.com, built on the Optimizely Platform to give retailers a cleaner, more intuitive way to shop. The new site delivers simplified navigation, clearer... more »
ANDMORE releases 2026 market calendar
ANDMORE unveiled its 2026 market calendar, featuring 25 premier buying events across Atlanta, High Point, Las Vegas and New York City. These updates are now reflected on the market websites. Notably, the Summer 2026 Market dates... more »
Major debuts, top trends to be discovered at Dallas Total Home & Gift Market
Dallas Market Center, the most comprehensive B2B marketplace in North America, announces new showrooms and collections debuting at its upcoming Total Home & Gift Market, Jan. 7-13, with the TEMPS taking place Jan. 7-10. Dallas... more »
Thanksgiving weekend expected to draw largest number of shoppers on record
A record 186.9 million people are planning to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to the consumer survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up more... more »
RAZ Imports to launch North America distribution of Vance Kitira Candle Collection
RAZ Imports, a partner for retailers in the gift and seasonal décor market, announced a new North America distribution partnership with Vance Kitira, makers of the Timber candle collection. Beginning January 2026, RAZ Imports will... more »
Reps Are Local Too, The Boutique Hub create Holiday Gift Guide for independent retailers
Reps Are Local Too partnered with The Boutique Hub to launch a new digital Holiday Gift Guide created exclusively for independent retailers. The guide, which features holiday-ready products from 15 participating rep agencies, was shared... more »
