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Universal Orlando Resort unveils new retail experiences at Epic Universe<\/a><\/div>
Retailer News<\/a><\/div>
May 14, 2025 <\/div>
The new Universal Epic Universe theme park officially opens May 22. <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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ANDMORE releases strategic support initiatives amid economic shifts<\/a><\/div>
Tariffs<\/a><\/div>
May 13, 2025 <\/div>
The company is offering a new incentive program for some of its summer market events to help qualified buyers. <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Dallas Total Home & Gift Market to show off trending products in summer<\/a><\/div>
Events<\/a><\/div>
May 13, 2025 <\/div>
The show will offer a variety of new gift and holiday resources for retailers June 18-24 at Dallas Market Center. <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Yoonique releases LaBabies plush line<\/a><\/div>
Wholesaler News<\/a><\/div>
April 28, 2025 <\/div>
The new line of anime-inspired plush debuts on shelves this spring.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Retail sales rise in March despite consumer worries<\/a><\/div>
Business<\/a><\/div>
April 28, 2025 <\/div>
NRF reports that more consumers are concerned about prices as tariffs rise.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Aurora World announces several executive promotions<\/a><\/div>
Wholesaler News<\/a><\/div>
April 25, 2025 <\/div>
The plush toy and gift manufacturer has promoted team members to executive vice president and senior vice president of sales.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Dallas Market Center launches anti-tariff initiative<\/a><\/div>
Tariffs<\/a><\/div>
April 24, 2025 <\/div>
The initiative includes a petition and retail action plan.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Las Vegas Market Summer 2025 to present dynamic mix of gift and home temporaries<\/a><\/div>
Events<\/a><\/div>
April 24, 2025 <\/div>
The temporaries will feature both established and emerging brands in six categories.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Summer Atlanta Market to offer revamped gift resources<\/a><\/div>
Events<\/a><\/div>
April 23, 2025 <\/div>
Show organizers list six updates for the Summer 2025 event.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Gift For Life and NY NOW partner for 2025 AIDS Walk New York<\/a><\/div>
Events<\/a><\/div>
April 21, 2025 <\/div>
The fundraising event is scheduled for May 18 in New York City. <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Heart on Main Street donates over $20,000 to independent retailers<\/a><\/div>
Retailer News<\/a><\/div>
April 21, 2025 <\/div>
The organization has also started a new giving initiative for independent retailers.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Summer 2025 Edition of Atlanta Market combines commerce and community<\/a><\/div>
Events<\/a><\/div>
April 9, 2025 <\/div>
Registration has opened for the July 15-21 event at AmericasMart Atlanta.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Debut edition of April Buying Week delivers cross-category sourcing successes<\/a><\/div>
Events<\/a><\/div>
April 7, 2025 <\/div>
The event provided attendees with new merchandise from over 1,300 exhibitors.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Las Vegas Spring Buying Event to provide between-market sourcing<\/a><\/div>
Events<\/a><\/div>
April 3, 2025 <\/div>
The event overlaps with The Reunion Souvenir, Gift & Resort Show April 8-10 at World Market Center Las Vegas.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Town Pride franchise opens in State College, Pennsylvania<\/a><\/div>
Wholesaler News<\/a><\/div>
March 27, 2025 <\/div>
The new shop features apparel, gift and home products designed to celebrate State College and the state of Pennsylvania.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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ANDMORE names Scott Eckman as president<\/a><\/div>
Business<\/a><\/div>
March 26, 2025 <\/div>
Seasoned industry leader returns to ANDMORE to support company’s innovation and customer experiences.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Wisconsin Gift Show to debut as new trade show in 2026<\/a><\/div>
Events<\/a><\/div>
March 25, 2025 <\/div>
The three-day show will offer new buying opportunities for retailers in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Vera Bradley sells Pura Vida for $1M<\/a><\/div>
Wholesaler News<\/a><\/div>
March 24, 2025 <\/div>
The jewelry brand has struggled financially since Vera Bradley acquired it for $85 million in 2019.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The Link Companies acquires Mix Sales<\/a><\/div>
Business<\/a><\/div>
March 21, 2025 <\/div>
The acquisition strengthens the sales coverage within the company’s The Central Link and The Mid Atlantic Link divisions.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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ANDMORE dedicates Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas to Bob Maricich<\/a><\/div>
Business<\/a><\/div>
March 20, 2025 <\/div>
The city of Las Vegas and ANDMORE celebrated Maricich’s contributions ahead of the Winter 2025 Las Vegas Market.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>"}