holidays

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 »
Photo courtesy of Chirps + Cheers.

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 »

NRF: 2025 holiday retail sales to surpass $1 trillion for the first time

In its annual holiday forecast, the National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts retail sales in November and December will grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024. That translates to total 2025 holiday retail sales between $1.01... more »

Jewish Together releases Hanukkah Tea Towel and 2026 Desk Calendar

Jewish Together, the modern Jewish art brand founded by illustrator Marni Goren, released its Hanukkah Tea Towel and 2026 Desk Calendar. Jewish Together creates thoughtfully hand-illustrated art and goods that bring warmth and artistry into... more »

Whitehurst Company launches Edgewood Hall Holiday Collection

The Whitehurst Company launched of its newest product line: The Edgewood Hall Holiday Collection by Eddie Ross.... more »
These table linens combine traditional holiday colorways and sayings with on-trend, modern fonts. Photo courtesy of C&F Enterpri

Thanksgiving weekend sees 197M shoppers, marks second-highest in history

The five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday saw an estimated 197 million shoppers, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. [caption id="attachment_90479" align="alignright"... more »
Wrappr partners with international artists to create fabric giftwrap adorned with a variety of designs, presenting an eco-friendly solution to disposable wrapping paper. Photo courtesy of Brittany Trafford, CEO and founder of Wrappr.

The 2024-25 Gift Guide

The fourth quarter has dawned upon retailers once again. With it comes increased foot traffic, year-end promotions, extended hours and the general stress of the holiday season as a business owner in retail. So as... more »

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