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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 »

Consumer optimism prompts retail surge

According to just-released data from consumer intelligence firm Resonate, a provider of A.I.-driven consumer data and analytics, consumer optimism is on a tremendous upswing among Americans, and today’s retail and travel brands are poised to reap... more »

National Candle Association shares seven candle ideas

The National Candle Association (NCA) shares seven candle ideas that are ideal for Mother's and Father's Day. Ideas Bring the Day Spa Home Since going to a spa may not be possible this year, bring... more »

Owner of Patent Press Greeting Cards gives business away to help others

Bob Hickey, owner and founder of Patent Press Greeting Cards, is giving away his business to help people at Lifetime Assistance — an organization that offers a “full spectrum of services to empower individuals with... more »

IMC’s June Market Insights explores the return of in-person retail

With COVID restrictions easing and business returning to more normal operations, International Market Centers’ (IMC) June 2021 Market Insights webinar will explore the ways that retailers are preparing for consumers’ return to their stores. The... more »

*NOTED: The Greeting Card Expo showcases greeting card makers

The Greeting Card Association (GCA), is excited to welcome retailers, sales reps, and buyers to its upcoming virtual event, *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo, May 20-21, 2021. Registration is free for attendees and includes access to... more »

World Market Center Las Vegas hosts two in-person buying events

International Market Centers (IMC) announced that its World Market Center Las Vegas campus will host two events – a sourcing opportunity and a designer-focused educational program – in May with Las Vegas Design Center’s (LVDC)... more »

Showcase, a new virtual show, releases details

Jewel Branding & Licensing, the founders of Showcase, announced keynote address details and a host of exhibitors, which have signed on for the inaugural event to be held on May 20-21, 2021. This new virtual... more »