Business

ANDMORE names Scott Eckman as president
Business
March 26, 2025
Seasoned industry leader returns to ANDMORE to support company’s innovation and customer experiences.
The Link Companies acquires Mix Sales
Business
March 21, 2025
The acquisition strengthens the sales coverage within the company’s The Central Link and The Mid Atlantic Link divisions.
ANDMORE dedicates Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas to Bob Maricich
Business
March 20, 2025
The city of Las Vegas and ANDMORE celebrated Maricich’s contributions ahead of the Winter 2025 Las Vegas Market.
Steel Associates LLC founder announces retirement
Business
March 19, 2025
Cathy Steel has provided media relations services for various gift and home industry trade shows for over three decades.
February retail sales decline amid tariff concerns
Business
March 12, 2025
NRF says consumer confidence went down in February driven by tariffs and policy uncertainty.
Industry organizations respond to impending tariffs
Business
Feb. 27, 2025
NRF and The Toy Association are voicing their concerns about the impact.
AAA reveals top spring break destinations in 2025
Business
Feb. 26, 2025
Four Florida cities rank in the travel organization’s list of popular domestic spring break spots.
Domestic travel to parks and small-town beaches on rise in 2025
Business
Jan. 28, 2025
Unique landscapes, nostalgia and wellness also mark 2025 travel trends.
NRF praises tentative labor deal for East Coast, Gulf Coast ports
Business
Jan. 9, 2025
The tentative deal will replace a six-year contract that had expired between the International Longshoremen’s Association and United States Maritime Alliance.
Gift for Life lists top donors for 2024
Business
Dec. 16, 2024
The nonprofit recognizes 43 individuals for contributing between $500 and over $10,000 in support this year.
NRF anticipates a successful holiday retail season
Business
Dec. 10, 2024
NRF chief economist says many consumers began holiday shopping early this year.
Mocha Mousse is named Pantone Color of the Year 2025
Business
Dec. 6, 2024
The warm, rich brown hue appeals to a desire for comfort.
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.
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