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NRF chief economist notes uncertainty in predicting pandemic recovery
While the reopening of businesses shut down by the coronavirus pandemic is a significant step forward, it is too soon to say how quickly or smoothly the nation’s economy will recover, National Retail Federation (NRF)... more »
Summer Atlanta Market helps retailers get back to business
Atlanta Market kicks off the summer market season with new dates and a modified format that will allow retailers and designers to source needed new product during their recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. The 2020... more »
Las Vegas Market opens submissions for FIRST LOOK program
Las Vegas Market is now accepting submissions for its proprietary FIRST LOOK trends program, which will showcase design and color trends through two 30-minute, CEU-accredited webinars presented in advance of the Summer 2020 Market, Aug.... more »
BEST of Show launches Wholesale Subscription Box program
BEST of Show, with showrooms at AmericasMart Atlanta and Las Vegas Market Center, launched its Wholesale Subscription Box program, specifically created and curated for gift retailers across the United States and Canada. The Wholesale Subscription... more »
Retailers welcome House measure providing more time to use Paycheck Protection Program funds
The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed House action on legislation that would give employers more time and flexibility to use Paycheck Protection Program money aimed at helping small businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic. “Businesses need... more »
Crane Stationery moves operations to Cohoes, New York
Crane Stationery has made the difficult decision to relocate operations from its current home in North Adams, Massachusetts to the home of parent company Mohawk Fine Papers in Cohoes, New York in the coming months. ... more »
LA Mart releases its new Summer Market dates
The successful re-launch of our industry is directly tied to the strong re-activation of the economy. LA Mart released its new Summer Market dates, which will be held August 20-24, 2020. LA Mart is aligning with... more »
NRF welcomes the introduction of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act
The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed the introduction of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act, which would establish a federal program to help businesses obtain insurance coverage for pandemics modeled on a system for terrorism insurance... more »
Retailers welcome Senate plan to expand Paycheck Protection Program flexibility
The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed legislation agreed to by key members of the Senate that would give businesses more time to use Paycheck Protection Program money and spend it on safety equipment and improvements... more »
CDN launches non-contact forehead thermometer to help protect workplace safety
CDN has introduced a new Non-Contact Forehead Thermometer (THD2FE) that can be used to scan the temperatures of employees, quickly and safely. An urgent response to the COVID-19 crisis, this medical-grade model uses infrared technology to measure forehead... more »
