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Retail sales to reach at least $5.23 trillion in 2024
The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts that 2024 retail sales will increase between 2.5% and 3.5% to between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion. The announcement was made during NRF’s fourth annual State of Retail & the Consumer virtual discussion on the health of American consumers ... READ MORE »
Summer Dallas Market Temps trending to be largest in a decade
The Temps at Dallas Total Home & Gift Market's exhibitors, taking place June 19-22, is ahead of goal for the designated space already leased in the World Trade Center, Trade Mart and Market Hall. [caption id="attachment_89296" align="alignright" width="351"] The Temps at Dallas Market Winter ... READ MORE »
ANDMORE previews Summer 2024 Atlanta Market
The summer 2024 edition of Atlanta Market is brimming with discovery opportunities as it leverages major changes in top categories, including refined gift and home temporaries, a remerchandising of The Gardens, expanded outdoor living resources and the launch of a web-based Market Planner tool. Regi... READ MORE »
2024 Easter spending expected to top $22B
Consumer spending is expected to reach a total of $22.4 billion this Easter, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The total figure is the second-highest in the survey’s history, after last year’s record-setting $24 billion when the holiday fe... READ MORE »
Crane Stationery acquired — and re-hiring
WP Strategic Holdings, a boutique private consulting and investment firm, acquired Crane Stationery, a provider of stationery products. This follows reports of Crane's potential closure, which emerged in February. With this acquisition, WP Strategic Holdings expands its portfolio into the lux... READ MORE »
Atlanta Market to reorganize temporaries for summer 2024
Atlanta Market will reorganize its 1,400 gift and home temporary exhibits into seven broad categories, with new streamlined product categories aligned on eight floors across Buildings 2 and 3 of AmericasMart Atlanta. The Atlanta Market temporary exhibits run Wednesday, July 17, through Sunday, Ju... READ MORE »
ANDMORE’s Dorothy Belshaw to receive Gift for Life 2024 Industry Achievement Award
ANDMORE’s Dorothy Belshaw will be honored with the 2024 Gift for Life Industry Achievement Award on June 19 in Dallas. [caption id="attachment_88972" align="alignright" width="293"] Dorothy Belshaw[/caption] Gift for Life’s Industry Achievement Award recognizes overall excellence and contr... READ MORE »
Old World Christmas celebrates 45 years
Old World Christmas is celebrating its 45th year as a provider of exquisite, handcrafted glass ornaments. Since its inception in 1979, the company has aimed to uphold a tradition of craftsmanship, quality and timeless holiday elegance helping to create memories around the world. To celebrate 45 y... READ MORE »
NRF: Inflation and interest rates remain key
Inflation and the Federal Reserve’s efforts to bring it under control will continue to play a major role in the economy this year, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist at the National Retail Federation (NRF). “With the U.S. economy’s strength resting heavily on household spending, all eyes ... READ MORE »
nora fleming set to raise more than $1M for St. Jude
nora fleming, the brand known for its unique and collectible serveware and minis, is on track to donate a sum of more than $1 million to support the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital when the six-year partnership culminates this spring. [caption id="attachment_86137" al... READ MORE »
