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Thanksgiving weekend expected to draw largest number of shoppers on record

A record 186.9 million people are planning to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to the consumer survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up more than 3 million total shoppers from the previous r... READ MORE »

Reps Are Local Too, The Boutique Hub create Holiday Gift Guide for independent retailers

Reps Are Local Too partnered with The Boutique Hub to launch a new digital Holiday Gift Guide created exclusively for independent retailers. The guide, which features holiday-ready products from 15 participating rep agencies, was shared with thousands of Boutique Hub member retailers across the coun... READ MORE »

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s October data shows ‘continued momentum’ going into holiday season

Retail sales bounced back in October, showing both monthly and year-over-year gains heading into the holiday shopping season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail sales grew in October as consumers gea... READ MORE »

With shelves stocked, imports should see slowdown in November and December

With tariff uncertainty continuing but most holiday merchandise already in stores or warehouses, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports should see its usual end-of-year slowdown in November and December, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retai... READ MORE »

Sara Miller London partners with carol & frank, bringing signature style to home textiles in U.S.

[caption id="attachment_30484" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo courtesy of C&F Enterprises.[/caption] Internationally acclaimed British designer Sara Miller London is partnering with American lifestyle brand carol & frank, part of C&F Enterprises, to launch a new line of textile... READ MORE »

Be Rooted launches limited-edition candle collection with Pretty Honest Candles

[caption id="attachment_30478" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo courtesy of Be Rooted.[/caption] Be Rooted, the woman-owned lifestyle and stationery brand known for celebrating culture and creativity, is setting the mood with three new candles in partnership with Pretty Honest Candles, a Bla... READ MORE »

Reps Are Local Too partners with IHFRA to expand membership, benefits for sales reps

Reps Are Local Too, the grassroots movement celebrating the essential role of independent sales representatives, announced a new collaboration with the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association (IHFRA). Through this partnership, IHFRA has officially opened its membership to gift ind... READ MORE »

ANDMORE launches ‘The Market Makers’ podcast

ANDMORE launched its new podcast, The Market Makers, a weekly series spotlighting the authentic journeys of creative and business leaders shaping the future of design, furniture, lifestyle and home. Hosted by ANDMORE’s CEO, Jon Pertchik, the podcast debuts today with the release of its first episo... READ MORE »

Norman’s Hallmark raises $21,262 for CHOP Cancer Fund

[caption id="attachment_30465" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo courtesy of Norman's Hallmark.[/caption] In conjunction with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Norman's Hallmark customers and sales associates helped make the card and specialty gift retailer’s “Warmies for Warriors” fund... READ MORE »

New technical business development manager hired for Universal Engraving and Infinity Foils

Universal Engraving and Infinity Foils (UEI Group Companies) announced the addition of Brent Singer to their teams. Singer was appointed as technical business development manager for both Universal Engraving and Infinity Foils. One of the largest engraving companies globally, Universal Engraving man... READ MORE »