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Summer 2024 Atlanta Market updates gift resources
Atlanta Market introduces new and expanded exhibitors in its collection of 700-plus sales agencies and branded showrooms offering gift resources at the summer 2024 edition of the July 16-22 Atlanta Market at AmericasMart Atlanta. [caption id="attachment_89485" align="alignright" width="439"] Phot... READ MORE »
Consumers to spend near-record $33.5B on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is the second highest in the history of the survey, following last year’s record $35.7 billion. ... READ MORE »
Road Runners partners with The Boutique Hub
Road Runners, a sales agency representing brands within the specialty retail market, established a unique partnership with The Boutique Hub in an effort to provide specialty retailers with greater access to the education, networking, events and wholesale shopping offered by the platform. The Bout... READ MORE »
LVDC presents two events in May 2024
Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) presents two events in May, the hallmark “First Friday” education with a Cinco de Mayo celebration of Mexican design and architecture hosted by Hooker Furnishings on May 3, and the Spring Sample Sale on May 15-17. “With two events, one networking and education... READ MORE »
Retail sales grow in March 2024
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau today shows retail sales continued to increase in March as tax refunds and job growth put more money in shoppers’ pockets, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist of the National Retail Federation (NRF). “March’s Census Bureau numbers confirm that consum... READ MORE »
Registration opens for Summer 2024 Las Vegas Market
With a dynamic showcase of more than 3,500 resources across furniture, home décor and gift categories and programming designed to connect, Las Vegas Market is set to host the West Coast buying event this summer. Registration is officially open for the July 28-Aug. 1 market at World Market Center... READ MORE »
GCA names 35th Annual Louie Award winners
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) celebrated excellence in greeting cards at its 35th Annual Louie Awards Ceremony. [caption id="attachment_28242" align="alignright" width="388"] Artist of the Year: Homework Letterpress Studio.[/caption] The event took place at The Cowell Theater on the camp... READ MORE »
NRF: Economy remains ‘sturdy’ despite forecast for slower growth
Despite expectations for slower growth of both gross domestic product and retail sales, the economy should continue to do well the remainder of this year, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist for the National Retail Federation (NRF). “No one can accurately forecast what surprises the next year ... READ MORE »
Gift For Life responds to killing of World Central Kitchen workers
Gift for Life issued a statement in response to Monday’s news that seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) workers were killed during hunger relief operations in Gaza. “We were shocked and saddened by yesterday’s news that seven World Central Kitchen relief workers were killed by Israeli airstrik... READ MORE »
Gift for Life, NY NOW partner for 2024 AIDS Walk New York
Gift for Life and NY NOW are once again fielding a team for AIDS Walk New York, the largest single-day AIDS fundraising event in the world, on Sunday, May 19, in New York’s Central Park. NY NOW has pledged to match the first $5,000 in donations raised by the team for the 2024 edition, with all ... READ MORE »
