holidays

Where Everyone Gathers: These products set the table

The table is the heart of any gathering. It’s where everything comes together — the indulgent food, the grateful mood, the belly laughter and the warm conversation. For the winter holidays, that matters more than... more »

Mud Pie hosts ‘Sleigh the Display with Jill Schlung’ at Atlanta Market

Mud Pie will invite buyers and guests to experience a world of magical merchandising and tour the newest holiday collections in Atlanta this June. Starting at... more »

Old World Christmas unveils 2026 partnerships for ornaments

Old World Christmas announced multiple new licensing partnerships for the creation of hand-blown glass ornaments. Elvis Presley, Def Leppard, Bee Gees, KISS, an expanded General Mills line and new Penguin Young Readers properties like The... more »

From North Pole to Main Street: Holiday trends for 2026

In this industry, holiday is always top of mind. As retailers unstring lights and pack away the last of their festive décor, their attention shifts immediately to the seasons ahead — and holiday 2026 is... more »

Transpac Brands unveils thousands of new products at January markets

Transpac Brands introduced an expansive lineup of thousands of new products debuting this January Market season across Dallas, Atlanta, and Las Vegas. The new launches... more »

The Whitehurst Co. unveils 2026 holiday collection created by Eddie Ross

The Whitehurst Co., a leader in holiday décor and collectibles, announced the 2026 launch of its newest product line. Debuting at Atlanta AmericasMart, lifestyle expert,... 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 »

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 »