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Dallas Market Center promotes Amy Harper to SVP, retail development
Dallas Market Center promoted Amy Harper to senior vice president of retail development and market services. [caption id="attachment_28377" align="alignright" width="326"] Amy Harper[/caption] Harper is responsible for the strategic buyer delivery initiatives for Dallas Market Center, includin... READ MORE »
Keep US Posted celebrates Mother’s Day on Capitol Hill
[caption id="attachment_28375" align="alignright" width="286"] Photo courtesy of Keep US Posted.[/caption] Keep US Posted celebrated Mother’s Day by providing 750 greeting cards for members of Congress and staff to mail to their mothers. The event's members and sponsors included the Greeting... READ MORE »
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows retail sales grew in April
Retail sales grew modestly from the month before in April, but a shift in the timing of Easter appeared to be behind a slight year-over-year decline, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Consumer spending co... READ MORE »
Record number of showroom expansions for Dallas Total Home & Gift Market
[caption id="attachment_28371" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo courtesy of Dallas Market Center.[/caption] Dallas Market Center has a record number of expanding gift and home showrooms debuting at the upcoming Total Home & Gift Market on June 19-25. The first market of the summer in the... READ MORE »
Monthly import cargo to reach 2M TEU through early fall
Monthly inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports should consistently be above 2 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) through this summer and into early fall, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates... READ MORE »
Willow & Ivy Press launch first collection of greeting cards
[caption id="attachment_28340" align="alignright" width="229"] Photo courtesy of Willow & Ivy Press.[/caption] Willow & Ivy Press launched its first collection of greeting cards. The offering introduces a collection of 134 cards for everyday occasions, plus 24 designs for Fall and Win... READ MORE »
First quarter results show economy is slowing, consumers still spending
Economic growth slowed during the first three months of the year, but consumers are still spending more than last year, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz reports. “The U.S. economy lost some spring in its step during the first quarter as the pace of growth declined... READ MORE »
Mud Pie debuts Hanukkah collection
[caption id="attachment_28334" align="alignright" width="200"] Photo courtesy of Mud Pie.[/caption] Mud Pie debuted a Hanukkah collection for the fall/holiday 2024 season with home and kids’ gift items. The collection, which is now available for purchase by retailers, features 18 home décor an... READ MORE »
DEMDACO purchases Studio M
DEMDACO purchased the Studio M brand, which is composed of an array of artful home and garden décor made in the U.S. The acquisition comes after Studio M announced it will cease operations in April 2024. DEMDACO will begin manufacturing and distributing the products of Studio M later this year... READ MORE »
Exhibitors confirmed for Las Vegas Market
The Gift & Home Temporary Exhibits at Las Vegas Market provides access to products with a showcase of some 400 brands, in six easy-to-shop categories, in the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas from July 28 – 31. [caption id="attachment_28317" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo court... READ MORE »
