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NRF reports strong January retail sales

Retail sales grew sharply in January as government stimulus checks provided a boost and momentum from 2020’s record holiday season carried over into the new year, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. “January’s retail sales... more »

Paperworld India reschedules to March 2022

Organizers have decided to reschedule Paperworld India, Corporate Gifts Show and Interior Lifestyle India presented by Ambiente India, originally slated for Mar. 11-13, 2021 until Mar. 3-5, 2022. The beginning of 2021 has witnessed new developments... more »

Interior design awards accepting applications

Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) and the California Central/Nevada Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) are accepting applications for the seventh annual ANDYZ design awards through Apr. 30 with specially-priced “early bird”... more »

Gift for Life announces new board leadership

Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced a transition in leadership, effective immediately, following the election of new officers. Cole Daugherty takes over as chair of the board, replacing Matthew... more »

People of Play celebrates launch of virtual program

People of Play (POP), formerly CHITAG, celebrates the official launch of its website and interactive POP database with POP into Spring week, Mar. 1-5, 2021. The virtual program epitomizes the organization's mission of celebrating and... more »

NPD Group reports juvenile products sales reached $7.35 billion

Dollar sales for the U.S. juvenile products industry reached $7.35 billion in 2020, an increase of 6.5% over 2019, according to The NPD Group. Units grew by 1.8% and the average retail price of $18.21... more »

NY NOW Digital Market delivers unique buying experience

NY NOW, a modern wholesale Market for retailers and specialty buyers seeking diversity and discovery, delivered a unique buying and selling experience to its community during the Winter Digital Market Week that ran from Jan.... more »

CWI Gifts acquires Bright Ideas

Ohio-based CWI Gifts, a leading wholesaler of country, farmhouse, and primitive gifts and home decor, has acquired Bright Ideas, a wholesale holiday home décor company. The acquisition was completed on Jan. 1, 2021. “The CWI... more »