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Leasing, expanded resources announced for Winter 2026 Atlanta Market
The nation’s largest wholesale gift and home marketplace is kicking off the new year with expanded sourcing opportunities at Winter 2026 Atlanta Market, Jan. 13–19, 2026, at AmericasMart Atlanta. With new showrooms, strategic relocations, and enhanced temporary exhibits, this edition makes disco... READ MORE »

Notes & Queries launches new theme-driven specialty catalogs to serve key retail markets
[caption id="attachment_30559" align="alignright" width="240"] Photo courtesy of Notes & Queries.[/caption] Notes & Queries announced the launch of a new series of specialty catalogs designed to better serve distinct retail markets through thoughtfully curated themes. These brand-new cata... READ MORE »

SANTORO closes a milestone year filled with awards, anniversaries, innovation and global momentum
SANTORO ends 2025 with a full slate of achievements that reflect a landmark year for the company’s creative legacy. From major anniversaries to global releases, industry accolades and international showcases, the company’s four-decade journey reached new heights. This year marked 30 years of ... READ MORE »

Dallas Market Center announces full event schedule for January Total Home & Gift Market
[caption id="attachment_30500" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo courtesy of Dallas Market Center.[/caption] Dallas Market Center is rolling out a full schedule of events, activations and educational sessions for the January Total Home & Gift Market, Jan. 7-13, 2026. The events are design... READ MORE »

NRF: Record 159 million consumers expected to shop on Super Saturday
An estimated 158.9 million consumers plan to shop on the last Saturday before Christmas, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up from 157.2 million shoppers last year and surpasses the previous record of ... READ MORE »

Minted launches nationwide in Whole Foods Market
Minted, the omnichannel premium design goods brand, announced that its artist-designed greeting cards are now available nationally in select Whole Foods Market stores, across the grocer’s more than 520 U.S. locations. [caption id="attachment_30537" align="alignright" width="200"] Photo courtesy... READ MORE »

Speaking of Retail: A Collective of Conversations returns to Dallas Total Home & Gift Market
Engaging conversations about the most important business topics return to Dallas Total Home & Gift Market for Speaking of Retail: A Collective of Conversations, taking place Jan. 8 and 9. The series is presented by Coco & Dash, ART and Dallas Market Center. The sessions are open to all marke... READ MORE »

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s November data shows strong year-over-year growth in first half of holiday season
Retail sales saw strong year-over-year growth in November, with the first half of the holiday shopping season putting results on track to meet the National Retail Federation’s (NRF's) spending forecast, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by NRF. â€... READ MORE »

C&F Enterprises launches new products across brands for winter markets
C&F Enterprises is celebrating 50 years as a leader in the home and gift industry, recognized for exceptional craftsmanship, innovative design and expertise in textiles. All new products will make their debut during the winter home and gift shows in Atlanta, Dallas and Las Vegas. C&F Ente... READ MORE »

Small business owners, retail leaders detail tariff-driven price increases affecting holiday shopping
This holiday season, business owners and retail leaders from across the country shared firsthand how tariffs are impacting their operations, raising costs and hurting American families. The Trump administration’s across-the-board tariffs are raising prices for consumers, increasing costs, and f... READ MORE »











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