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Faire introduces program for new independent retailers

Faire has introduced Open with Faire, a program for new independent retail businesses, created to help retailers get all the inventory needed in order to open. Faire is committed to making it easier for new... more »

Gift Shop Plus seeks nominations for Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards

Recognizing the Gift + Stationery Industry's next generation of leaders, the 40 Under 40 Awards will honor 40 outstanding individuals making their marks on the industry. It's free to nominate. Gift Shop Plus and sister... more »

Surf Expo adds a new year-round digital market

Surf Expo, a boardsport and beach lifestyle industries’ marketplace, announced a new addition to their marketplace: Surf Expo Digital Market. The shows connect brands and retailers from across the globe to conduct business, learn, inspire,... more »

Elliott enters agreement to acquire assets and business operations of Paper Source

Elliott Investment Management L.P. (“Elliott”) announced that funds it advises have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and business operations of Paper Source Inc. The acquisition of Paper Source by Elliott allows... more »

Leasing for Atlanta Apparel surges

The rapid recovery of the apparel industry is spurring an acceleration in showroom leasing for International Market Centers’ (IMC) Atlanta Apparel markets with nearly 50 new, expanded, relocated and renewed locations opening for the June... more »

Share Your Story: Adela’s Fine Gifts & Home Accents

An Iowa retailer with an eclectic mix of gifts, décor, jewelry and more With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Share Your Story so we may share your story and help... more »

DMC calls for entries for Gourmet Gold Specialty Food Awards

Entries are now being accepted for the Dallas Gourmet Gold Specialty Food Awards, to be held at Dallas Market Center during the Total Home & Gift Market, June 23-29. The Gourmet Gold Specialty Food Awards... more »

Retailers file lawsuit to lower swipe fees

Retailers filed a lawsuit seeking to have the Federal Reserve lower its 10-year-old cap on “swipe” fees banks charge to process debit card transactions, saying the agency wrongly applied federal law and that merchants have... more »