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NRF notes imports slowing, but expects gains over 2021

After a record-setting spring, imports at the nation’s major container ports are expected to slow significantly for the remainder of the year but 2022 should still see a net gain over 2021, according to the... more »

MarketTime releases white paper on B2B sales

Digitally-Enabled B2B Sales & The Human Factor - How Salespeople Impact Buyers, Brands, and the Industries They Serve Dallas – August 3, 2022 – MarketTime, a provider of B2B omnichannel commerce solutions and a provider... more »

DMC and ART name the members of the ARTS Awards nominating committee

Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the members of the ARTS Awards Nominating Committee, a group of independent industry professionals who will evaluate the list of hundreds of nominees... more »

AmericasMart and ADAC present dual-venue design destinations

AmericasMart Atlanta and the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) are collaborating for the fourth consecutive year to create the Southeast’s premier dual-venue design destination, Sep. 19-22. The two design-focused markets will offer product selections from... more »

NRF says economy is not in recession and unlikely to enter one this year

Despite two consecutive quarters of decline, the U.S. economy still does not appear to be in a recession and remains unlikely to enter one this year, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.... more »

Gift for Life and NY NOW host a two-part fundraising campaign

Gift for Life has partnered with NY NOW to host Together NOW – a two-pronged fundraising campaign – with $1 per order exhibitor donations and proceeds from an art auction – benefiting World Central Kitchen... more »

Las Vegas Market reports gains in attendance

Las Vegas Market continues its upward recovery trajectory with growth in retail and designer attendance, brand offerings and programming as it returned to its traditional timing, July 24-28, 2022. “Las Vegas Market’s delivery of the... more »

NRF welcomes legislation about who processes credit card transactions

The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed legislation introduced that would let retailers decide who processes credit card transactions, saying it would end practices that block competition in the payments industry and drive up costs for... more »