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Atlanta Market opens registration for winter 2026
Registration is now open for Atlanta Market, taking place Jan. 13-19, 2026, at AmericasMart Atlanta. As ANDMORE’s first major wholesale buying event of the year, Atlanta Market sets the tone for 2026 retail and design, offering buyers access to over 6,000 product lines across gift, décor, furnish... READ MORE »
MarketTime merges with EMUN
MarketTime and EMUN announced that the two companies have reached an agreement to join forces in a strategic partnership: marking a milestone in their shared mission to accelerate the pursuit of smarter, more connected services for the wholesale and B2B commerce landscape. This collaboration brin... READ MORE »
NRF consumer survey finds Halloween spending to reach record $13.1 billion
Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF's) annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up from $11.6 billion last year and exceeds the previous $12.2 billion record set in 2... READ MORE »
Reps Are Local Too announces September webinar and panelists
Reps Are Local Too will host its next free webinar on Thursday, Sept. 25, offering sales representatives practical insights on using CRMs and inside sales support to boost business growth and elevate customer experience. The highly successful Reps Are Local Too’s webinar series continues to p... READ MORE »
August CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor data shows increased sales even as inflation impacts growth
Retail spending continued to grow in August as consumers stocked up on school supplies and tried to beat rising tariffs that could be beginning to affect prices, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Consumer... READ MORE »
NY NOW and Greeting Card Association to co-locate events starting February 2026
NY NOW, produced by Emerald, announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with the Greeting Card Association (GCA) to co-locate their respective industry-leading events in New York City beginning in 2026. The collaboration will debut with GCA’s *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo taking place wit... READ MORE »
Atlanta’s Fall Market and Casual Market Atlanta align for mid-season sourcing advantage
Now in its third consecutive year, the co-location of Fall Market and Casual Market Atlanta returns to AmericasMart Atlanta this September, with Fall Market running Sept. 16-18, 2025, and Casual Market Atlanta extending through Sept. 19, with temporaries closing at 2:30 p.m. Together, the two market... READ MORE »
HPMA releases event schedule for Fall Market at The Point
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its lineup for Fall Market programming and events at the trade show organizer’s signature pop-up venue, The Point, open daily Oct. 24 through Oct. 28. A popular destination for Market guests, The Point provides free educational and networking op... READ MORE »
Designer Greetings announces inaugural Vickie Gimbelman Celebrating Women Louie Award
Designer Greetings named Redback Cards as the recipient of the inaugural Vickie Gimbelman Celebrating Women Louie Award. This special honor, presented at the prestigious Louie Awards, was created in memory of Vickie Gimbelman, co-founder of Designer Greetings. Gimbelman devoted 66 years to the greet... READ MORE »
NY NOW Summer Market closes out 2025 season
NY NOW recently hosted its Summer Market Aug. 3-5 at NYC’s Javits Center, where buyers and suppliers from around the world converged for a showcase of the most popular and trending products in the gift, home, lifestyle and accessories categories. The Summer Market was timed for retailers to find n... READ MORE »
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