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NRF forecasts 2025 retail sales amid economic uncertainties
The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecast that retail sales during 2025 will grow between 2.7% and 3.7% over 2024 to between $5.42 trillion and $5.48 trillion. The announcement was made during NRF’s fifth annual State of Retail & the Consumer virtual event on the health of American consume... READ MORE »
Designer Greetings co-founder Bernice Gimbelman dies at 91
Bernice (Vickie) Gimbelman, a respected business entrepreneur and an innovative visionary leader who co-founded Designer Greetings with her husband, Jack, died at the age of 91 on March 22 in her home in Staten Island, New York, with her family by her side. [caption id="attachment_29680" align="a... READ MORE »
Home vs Hunger hosts “Party with a Purpose” at High Point Market
Gift for Life’s Home vs Hunger team brings its signature “Party with a Purpose” fundraising event back to Spring High Point Market on April 27 from 4-8 p.m. at the Eichholtz Showroom, 129 S. Hamilton Street, High Point. This event will celebrate King’s Day, a festive celebration of the Nethe... READ MORE »
Louis DeJoy steps down as Postmaster General, effective immediately
Louis DeJoy has resigned from his role as Postmaster General of the U.S. Postal Service, national outlets began reporting Monday evening. According to an exclusive initial report from Time, he announced to the USPS Board of Governors that it would be his last day on the job and named Deputy Postm... READ MORE »
Retailers submit comments in opposition to USTR shipping remedies proposal
The National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Retail Industry Leaders Association submitted joint comments regarding proposed action in the Section 301 investigation of China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors for dominance. Together, the two organizations, along wi... READ MORE »
Heart on Main Street, nora fleming donate to retailer, boosting total support over $100K
Heart on Main Street, in partnership with nora fleming, announced a $10,000 donation to One Amazing Find, a beloved independent retailer dedicated to fostering creativity and community engagement. [caption id="attachment_29659" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo courtesy of Heart on Main Str... READ MORE »
GCA announces leadership transition and key team additions
Sierra Bretz has resigned from her role at Civica Management and as executive director of the Greeting Card Association (GCA). "As the GCA President, I want to say we are deeply grateful for Sierra’s dedication and leadership during her time at GCA and wish her all the best in her future endeav... READ MORE »
The Link Companies acquires Mix Sales
The Link Companies acquired Mix Sales, an agency with over 30 years of experience. The acquisition enhances The Link Companies' reach and strengthens sales coverage within The Central Link and The Mid Atlantic Link divisions. Led by industry veteran Ben “Bink” Johnson, Mix Sales has built a r... READ MORE »
Paper Epiphanies CEO named to Inc.’s 2025 Female Founders List
Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping the future, announced its eighth annual Female Founders list, honoring a group of 500 women whose innovations and ideas are leading their industries forward. These entrepreneurs expressed grit and drive to ... READ MORE »
Gift for Life names 2025 Industry Achievement Award recipient
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led, national charitable organization, announced that Doug Cofiell, CEO of Ivystone, will be honored with its 2025 Industry Achievement Award on June 18 in Dallas, Texas. [caption id="attachment_29625" align="alignright" ... READ MORE »
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