Holiday sales
Christmasworld emphasizes holiday trends
The shopping season countdown has begun. At Christmasworld 2019, four worlds were showcased that described the four major trend scenarios for the up-c... READ MORE »
What’s in the Cards: Wintery Effect Trends
Seasonal greeting cards with chilly blue colors are on tap for the 2020 winter Chilly blues continue to make a strong showing in the greeting card ma... READ MORE »
What’s in the Cards: Scary Sales
Pump up retail sales with these creative Halloween greeting cards While this holiday is not known for its card-sending, it does offer the opportunity... READ MORE »
March retail sales are up
Retail sales were up 1 percent in March seasonally adjusted from February and up 0.8 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation... READ MORE »
Las Vegas Market partners with American Institute of Floral Designers
Las Vegas Market is partnering with the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) to host a one-day event that connects market vendors with buyers... READ MORE »
Why younger consumers are embracing Easter
A variety of holiday-related activities are spurring additional spending by the younger consumer, according to Katie Jordan, manager, Research and In... READ MORE »
November retail jobs account for 12 percent of nationwide job growth
Retail industry employment in November increased by 18,600 jobs seasonally adjusted from October, accounting for 12 percent of the 155,000-job increas... READ MORE »
How to stand out from the noise of holiday shopping
Every year, shoppers are bombarded by retailer holiday marketing emails, digital promotions and in-store exclusives. There are more options than ever ... READ MORE »
