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January CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales drop from December, strong gains year over year
Shoppers spent less in January than they did during the busy holiday month before but retail sales had strong year-over-year gains nonetheless, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Consumers pulled back in J... READ MORE »
January Dallas Total Home & Gift Market delivers record number of new attendees
The January edition of the Total Home & Gift Market at Dallas Market Center, Jan. 8-14, welcomed more new attendees and steady order writing, according to the market center. Despite challenging winter weather conditions early in the show, the first market of the year not only reinforced Dallas's... READ MORE »
GCA Greeting Card Conference travels to Detroit
This year, greeting card and stationery publishers will convene in the Detroit, Michigan, in October for a one-of-a-kind event. The GCA Greeting Card Conference 2025 (previously called the Workshop + Retreat) will bring together thought leaders, innovators and creators for a unique opportunity to co... READ MORE »
NRF Survey: Valentine’s Day spending reaches record $27.5 billion
Consumers are expected to spend a record $27.5 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount is up from last year’s $25.8 billion and slightly above the previous record of $2... READ MORE »
Winter 2025 Las Vegas Market solidifies strong comeback across gift, home industries
Las Vegas Market delivered renewed optimism throughout all key categories this winter, with buyers and sellers alike sighting strong order writing, broader resources and industry connections at the west coast’s leading market, Jan. 26-30 at World Market Center Las Vegas. [caption id="attachment... READ MORE »
nora fleming launches ‘back to brick’ initiative with “bestie bird” mini
nora fleming announced the launch of its “back to brick” program. Designed to celebrate the independent retailers who have been the heart of the brand’s success, this initiative ensures that all products included in the program will be sold exclusively through brick-and-mortar stores. The prog... READ MORE »
Shoppe Object, Gift for Life partner for Los Angeles wildfire relief auction
In a continued effort to support those impacted by the devastating wildfires in Southern California, ANDMORE’s Shoppe Object, in partnership with Gift for Life, will host a Los Angeles wildfire relief “chance auction” during the upcoming Shoppe Object event, Feb. 2-4 at New York City's Starret... READ MORE »
Great Lakes Gift Show opens registration for February
Registration is now open for the new Regional Great Lakes Boutique, Gift & Souvenir Show set to debut in February 2025. The Great Lakes Gift Show's 125 exhibitor booths were filled this past September. Local, regional and national companies from 16 different states along with 23 new industry ... READ MORE »
NRF says holiday season was a ‘notable success’
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that core retail sales during the 2024 holiday season grew an unexpectedly high 4% over 2023 to a record $994.1 billion, coming in ahead of the National Retail Federation’s (NRF's) forecast, NRF said. Sales for the full year grew 3.6% over 2023 to a re... READ MORE »
Atlanta Market energizes gift and home industries to start 2025
Atlanta Market kicked off ANDMORE’s Winter 2025 shows with renewed energy and optimism, drawing buyers from around the globe to AmericasMart Atlanta from Jan. 14-20. With an 8% increase in attendance to open the week, Atlanta set the stage for an abundant buying year for the gift and home industry... READ MORE »
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