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Retail sales grow in March 2024
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau today shows retail sales continued to increase in March as tax refunds and job growth put more money in shoppe... READ MORE »
2024 Easter spending expected to top $22B
Consumer spending is expected to reach a total of $22.4 billion this Easter, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights &a... READ MORE »
Crane Stationery acquired — and re-hiring
WP Strategic Holdings, a boutique private consulting and investment firm, acquired Crane Stationery, a provider of stationery products. This follow... READ MORE »
NRF: Inflation and interest rates remain key
Inflation and the Federal Reserve’s efforts to bring it under control will continue to play a major role in the economy this year, said Jack Kleinhe... READ MORE »
nora fleming set to raise more than $1M for St. Jude
nora fleming, the brand known for its unique and collectible serveware and minis, is on track to donate a sum of more than $1 million to support the l... READ MORE »
Studio M to close its doors
After 35 years in business, outdoor décor and gift brand Studio M will cease operations in April 2024. In an email sent to customers, the company s... READ MORE »
Abrupt changes, uncertain future for Crane & Co. amid possible purchase
By Sarah Schwartz | Editor-in-Chief The Albany Business Review and Times-Union report that WP Strategic Holdings is purchasing Crane & Co. from... READ MORE »
Retailers urge Fed to lower debit card swipe fee cap
The National Retail Federation (NRF) urged the Federal Reserve to approve lowering its 21-cent cap on debit card “swipe” fees when the Board of Go... READ MORE »
Senate to vote on credit card ‘swipe’ fee
The Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC) welcomed the announcement by Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan)., that the Senate plans to vote on the Credit Card ... READ MORE »
