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Las Vegas Market reveals Summer 2020 virtual programming 

Las Vegas Market announced a lineup of virtual programming to be presented before, during and after the summer 2020 market, Aug. 30 – Sept. 3. In line with buyer sentiment, summer market programming will be... more »

NRF shares June retail sales data

Retail sales rose in June, seeing both a monthly increase and their first year-over-year gain since early in the year as more retailers and other businesses closed by the coronavirus pandemic reopened, but continued COVID-19... more »

Atlanta Market launches new virtual tools

Atlanta Market launches new virtual tools to enhance its interactive digital toolbox to support buyers before, during and after the upcoming Summer 2020 show, Aug. 13-18, 2020 at AmericasMart Atlanta. The Atlanta Market Remote page is a... more »

Consumers prepare students for back-to-school with potential record level spending

Consumers tentatively plan to spend a record amount to prepare students for school and college this year as they buy more laptops and computer accessories in anticipation that at least some classes will take place... more »

Aurora World gifts Kids Wish Network truckloads of smiles

Aurora World, a maker of innovative designs for both play and collectible toys, continues to support Kids Wish Network during these unprecedented times. “Aurora World's purpose from the start of our gift journey has always... more »

Aurora World donates overstock plush to NAEIR

Aurora World’s 39 year old mission is to deliver gifts of smiles to everyone. Having that in mind, when Aurora World found itself with an overstock of cuddly toys, donating them seemed a natural fit... more »

Minka Group expands into larger new showroom at Dallas Market Center

Dallas Market Center, a large residential lighting marketplace in North America, announced that Minka Group is expanding into a large new showroom that will feature all of its brands together in one location. Opening in... more »

Lifestyle influencers gather for Atlanta Market Shop the Show webinar

Three of Atlanta Market’s Shop the Show influencers are sharing insights live from their homes in exclusive webinar content presented as part of the Shop the Show: Alumni at Home Edition programming. Retailer and lifestyle... more »