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Data privacy legislation fails to provide effective uniform national standard

The National Retail Federation called on the House to move cautiously on federal privacy legislation, saying a measure approved by the Energy and Commerce Committee fails to establish a single national standard for U.S. data... more »

Mud Pie celebrates Atlanta showroom expansion

Mud Pie celebrated the expansion of the brand’s AmericasMart Atlanta showroom with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 14, 2022 during Atlanta Market. Mud Pie’s leadership team was joined by partners at OneCoast to toast... more »

NRF reveals that June retail sales increased

Retail sales increased in June even as inflation climbed higher and drove up prices across the board, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. “June retail sales data shows that consumers remain on solid footing despite... more »

Spielwarenmesse plans to release 2023 toy trends in October

In the retail trade, toy trends play an important part in shaping the product range and can affect the success of the business. In such matters, the Spielwarenmesse relies on the expertise of its Trend... more »

IMC partners with Melange De Blanc for west coast bridal event

International Market Centers’ (IMC) new VOW Bridal & Formal Las Vegas will launch at full capacity, brimming with over 110,000 square feet of bridal, social occasion, formalwear and quinceañera resources. The first annual market, in... more »

Atlanta Market shares success of July Market

Confident retailers and designers anticipating a strong fourth quarter gathered at Summer Atlanta Market, July 12-18, 2022 to source trendsetting product, exchange ideas and connect with leading brands and company principals. “Business was definitely robust... more »

Las Vegas Market opens Peoples Choice voting

Forty furniture, home décor and gift products are finalists in the Summer 2022 Las Vegas Market edition of International Market Centers’ (IMC) Market Snapshot, a showcase of exciting, new, innovative and trendsetting products from its... more »

Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards add World Central Kitchen fundraiser

Gift for Life announced that Gift Shop® Plus and Stationery Trends magazines will host a special Come Together fundraiser during this year’s 40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony, Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the Las Vegas... more »