retail

Consumers continue to drive economy

The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasted that retail sales during 2020 will increase between 3.5% and 4.1% to more than $3.9 trillion despite uncertainty from the lingering trade war, coronavirus and the presidential election and... more »

Retailers applaud NLRB on final joint employer rule

The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued the following statement from senior David French, vice president of government relations, in response to the National Labor Relations Board’s final rule regarding joint employer status. The rule reinstates the traditional... more »

HEMPVET expands CBD pet product brand to feline and equine markets

HEMPVET, a hemp-derived cannabinoid pet product company, launched nine new pet wellness products, including its first for cats and horses. Its new products are designed to address a specific issue, including anxiety, digestive disorders, hip... more »

Gift for Life honors Adam Glassman with Industry Achievement Award

Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced that Adam Glassman, creative director of O, The Oprah Magazine, will be honored with its 2020 Gift for Life Industry Achievement Award during the 69th Annual... more »

Square now offers Square for Retail on Square Register

Square now offers Square for Retail on Square Register, enabling the point-of-sale solution specifically for retailers to run on Square’s end-to-end, an integrated POS built for larger sellers. This new offering provides access to one... more »

January retail sales grew 2.7% over last year

Retail sales in January increased 0.2% seasonally adjusted over December and were up 2.7% unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. “The strength of consumer... more »

Brian Bossman, vice president of sales for P. Graham Dunn

P. Graham Dunn names new vice president of sales

Brian Bossman joined P. Graham Dunn as the new vice president of sales on Feb. 17. In his new role, Bossman will provide leadership and direction to a growing sales team at P. Graham Dunn.... more »

The Knot Worldwide acquires Hitched

The Knot Worldwide, a global wedding planning company, acquired Hitched, a digital wedding planning brand in the UK, from Immediate Media Co. Launched in 1997, Hitched has helped over 1 million couples plan their weddings with... more »