Edited by Megan Smalley
Retail sales rise in March despite consumer worries
Business
April 28, 2025
NRF reports that more consumers are concerned about prices as tariffs rise.
Aurora World announces several executive promotions
Wholesaler News
April 25, 2025
The plush toy and gift manufacturer has promoted team members to executive vice president and senior vice president of sales.
Dallas Market Center launches anti-tariff initiative
Tariffs
April 24, 2025
The initiative includes a petition and retail action plan.
Las Vegas Market Summer 2025 to present dynamic mix of gift and home temporaries
Events
April 24, 2025
The temporaries will feature both established and emerging brands in six categories.
Summer Atlanta Market to offer revamped gift resources
Events
April 23, 2025
Show organizers list six updates for the Summer 2025 event.
Gift For Life and NY NOW partner for 2025 AIDS Walk New York
Events
April 21, 2025
The fundraising event is scheduled for May 18 in New York City.
Heart on Main Street donates over $20,000 to independent retailers
Retailer News
April 21, 2025
The organization has also started a new giving initiative for independent retailers.
Summer 2025 Edition of Atlanta Market combines commerce and community
Events
April 9, 2025
Registration has opened for the July 15-21 event at AmericasMart Atlanta.
Debut edition of April Buying Week delivers cross-category sourcing successes
Events
April 7, 2025
The event provided attendees with new merchandise from over 1,300 exhibitors.
Las Vegas Spring Buying Event to provide between-market sourcing
Events
April 3, 2025
The event overlaps with The Reunion Souvenir, Gift & Resort Show April 8-10 at World Market Center Las Vegas.
Town Pride franchise opens in State College, Pennsylvania
Wholesaler News
March 27, 2025
The new shop features apparel, gift and home products designed to celebrate State College and the state of Pennsylvania.
ANDMORE names Scott Eckman as president
Business
March 26, 2025
Seasoned industry leader returns to ANDMORE to support company’s innovation and customer experiences.
Wisconsin Gift Show to debut as new trade show in 2026
Events
March 25, 2025
The three-day show will offer new buying opportunities for retailers in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois.
Vera Bradley sells Pura Vida for $1M
Wholesaler News
March 24, 2025
The jewelry brand has struggled financially since Vera Bradley acquired it for $85 million in 2019.
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
Tariffs
March 12, 2025
NRF says consumer confidence went down in February driven by tariffs and policy uncertainty.
Toy Fair unites global play community to celebrate toy innovations
Events
March 11, 2025
The New York City show also highlighted top toy trends for 2025.
LVA and WWIN provided new opportunities at Las Vegas Fashion Week
Events
March 10, 2025
The co-located winter events featured enhanced show floor layout and debut of The Men’s Edit.
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