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Back-to-school and college spending to reach $82.8 billion
The back-to-school and college shopping season is in full swing, but many parents and college students say they are waiting for the best deals to complete their shopping lists, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights and Analytics. Total s... READ MORE »
A NY NOW spotlight on contemporary brands in Accent on Design
NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, is the place to be for buyers, shop owners and designers looking for the most contemporary products on the market. The cutting-edge Accent on Design® section will offer an unparalleled opportunity to see the most unique and contemporary designs from ar... READ MORE »
Retail imports to set new record this month as consumers spend and tariffs take effect
Driven by increasing consumer demand and rising retail sales, imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to set a new record this month even though new tariffs on goods from China just took effect, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the Nat... READ MORE »
Exclusive exhibitors, new products take center stage at NY NOW
NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, knows how important it is to stay on-trend in the retail space and gain an edge against the competition. That’s why when buyers and shop owners attend the Market, they will always find new brands, styles, and the freshest assortment of products across... READ MORE »
A splash of colors at stationery art fest
Art enthusiasts of all ages recently gathered together to celebrate creativity and passion at the SM Stationery Art Fest at The SM Store in Makati and at the SM Megamall Mega Fashion Hall. (Philippines) DELICATE COLORS. Kristine Barcoma's floral paintings using artist grade Tokyo Finds Bento Pica... READ MORE »
Book signings, experience trend talks at NY NOW deliver industry highlights
The summer edition of NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, is shaping up to be another exceptional sourcing and educational event for the industry! For the first time, NY NOW is offering a special Trend Talk series which will provide buyers and shop owners with the opportunity to hear insi... READ MORE »
LA Mart welcomes new, expanded showrooms in light of California Gift Show summer postponement
LA Mart assures its buyer base that even in light of the cancellation of the summer Cal Gift Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the LA Mart Market will be bigger and stronger than ever. “Even though there has been no official announcement of the convention center show cancellation, we be... READ MORE »
Party City to open 50 pop-up toy stores alongside Halloween City this fall
Party City Holdco Inc. (NYSE:PRTY), the leading vertically integrated party goods company in North America , announced June 25 the Company’s strategic decision to expand its temporary store offerings through the expected piloting of approximately 50 new ‘Toy City’ pop-up stores. Party Ci... READ MORE »
NSS Paperclips: On That Note
A big Thank You to all who attended and exhibited at this year's National Stationery Show – I heard from so many of you what a great Show you had! We want to keep that momentum going and, toward that end, Emerald Expositions, the Show's producer, announced on June 13 that the NSS is moving to ... READ MORE »
Online sales tax ruling: What people are saying
Thursday’s monumental ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of South Dakota v. Wayfair will have lasting effects on e-commerce going forward. The ruling, a narrow 5-4 decision, effectively makes online retailers subject to the same sales tax laws as brick-and-mortar retailer... READ MORE »
