Business

Nearly 80 million Americans expected to travel over Thanksgiving week
Business
Nov. 19, 2024
Four Florida cities are listed as top Thanksgiving week destinations, as well as New York, California, Hawaii and Las Vegas.
Holiday spending on track for steady growth
Business
Nov. 19, 2024
NRF forecasts this holiday season’s retail sales to increase between 2.5% and 3.5% compared with 2023.
GHTA names recipient of Chad Corzine Gift & Home Young Executive of the Year Award
Business
Oct. 15, 2024
Nikki Creveling has received the award for increasing sales and cultivating a loyal, hardworking team at The Ritz Sisters.
Ports reopen as strike comes to tentative agreement
Business
Oct. 4, 2024
The port strike has been suspended until Jan. 15, 2025, to allow time to negotiate a new contract.
NRF calls on administration to use ‘any and all authority’ to end port strike
Business
Oct. 2, 2024
Major disruption in supply chain could be detrimental to U.S. economic recovery, says NRF president and CEO.
Domestic travel expected to increase in fall
Business
Sept. 27, 2024
AAA reports that both domestic flights and cruise bookings are up for this fall compared with last year.
Domestic travel for Labor Day weekend up 9% this year
Business
Aug. 27, 2024
Some popular Labor Day destinations this year include Seattle as well as Anchorage and Juneau, Alaska.
Nearly 71 million people expected to travel over July 4th week
Business
July 2, 2024
Travel up 5% over 2023 and 8% over 2019.
SGN and Seaside Retailer win 2024 AZBEE Awards for editorial and design excellence
Business
June 12, 2024
National and regional awards were bestowed in the company profile and magazine redesign categories.
ANDMORE names new CEO and president
Business
May 3, 2024
The omnichannel marketplace for wholesale buyers and sellers has appointed Jon Pertchik as CEO and Dorothy Belshaw as president.
Gift for Life responds to attack on WCK workers
Business
April 5, 2024
The gift and home industry’s charitable organization has supported World Central Kitchen and its hunger relief work for several years.
NRF predicts retail sales to grow between 2.5% and 3.5%
Business
April 5, 2024
Economy remains sturdy in 2024 despite forecast for slower growth.
Gift for Life appoints new board leadership
Business
March 27, 2024
The organization has filled its chair, first vice chair and second vice chair positions.
Dorothy Belshaw given Gift for Life Industry Achievement Award
Business
March 21, 2024
Belshaw is the executive vice president and chief growth officer for ANDMORE.
Seizing the opportunities
Business
March 15, 2024
Two prominent buyers share what they are doing as brick-and-mortar retailers to be successful in today’s competitive retail environment.
Millions expected to travel to see April 8 eclipse
Business
March 10, 2024
Portions of 15 states are in the path to see the total solar eclipse.
In demand at destinations
Business
Jan. 17, 2024
Trending merchandise at zoo and museum gift stores adapt with the attraction’s exhibits and customer needs.
NRF economist makes spending predictions
Business
Jan. 10, 2024
Gains made in 2023 may not be sustainable in 2024, according to NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.
Covering all the bases
Business
Dec. 18, 2023
Buyers from a prominent museum and zoo share their best advice for buying and vendor relationships.
Pantone introduces Peach Fuzz as Color of the Year for 2024
Business
Dec. 8, 2023
The winning color is a compassionate, nurturing and soft peach shade that conveys a heartfelt kindness.
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