retail

Messe Frankfurt initiates change of Consumer Goods Fairs

The consumer goods industry is facing fundamental challenges, both globally and nationally. In order to actively shape this process of change, which has been further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Julia Uherek and Philipp Ferger... more »

Gift for Life supports COVID food relief efforts

Gift for Life is partnering with Home Textiles Today (HTT) magazine to launch a new text-to-donate and web campaign as part of Home Textiles Market Week, a virtual New York Home Fashions Market, Mar. 22-25, 2021... more »

Gift Shop Road Trip: Heritage House of Crystal River, Florida

Gift Shop is on the road again, this time visiting Crystal River, Florida on the gulf coast of the sunshine state. Famous for beautiful spring-fed rivers and the manatee population, this cozy tourist town has... more »

Retailers express concern over OSHA emergency regulation

The National Retail Federation (NRF) expressed concern about a possible Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) emergency temporary standard regarding COVID-19. NRF urged OSHA to continue to issue industry-specific guidance concerning COVID-19. “Over the past... more »

Ross Hutchison takes reins as president of Universal Engraving

On Feb. 1, Ross Hutchison took the reins as president of Universal Engraving, Inc. (UE) — a position held by his father, Larry, and grandfather, company founder Glenn E. Hutchison. Universal Engraving is one of... more »

Atlanta’s VOW | New World of Bridal hosts April event

The 2021 bridal and social occasion market year kicks off in Atlanta with VOW | New World of Bridal, set for Apr. 13-15, 2021 at AmericasMart Atlanta. Excitement is building for the semi-annual buying event... more »

Kurt S. Adler celebrates 75 years of business

While serving in the U.S. Army, Kurt Adler worked in the procurement department securing necessary goods from all over the world. In the army, he was taught logistics and how to source merchandise. Kurt S.... more »

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 »