Holiday sales
2020 holiday shopping season reflects record sales
Record holiday season retail sales during the last two months of 2020 reflected the recovering economy but also got a boost from consumer emotions aft... READ MORE »
Imports remain strong after setting new records this holiday season
Imports remain strong after setting new records this fall as retailers stocked up both stores and warehouses for the holiday season and met new demand... READ MORE »
NRF offers optimism for the fourth quarter
Consumer spending has recovered from the coronavirus pandemic more quickly than expected, but forecasting 2020 holiday sales is like assembling a jigs... READ MORE »
NRF launches New Holiday Traditions campaign
By any measure, this holiday season will be unlike any other, and the National Retail Federation (NRF) is launching a nationwide consumer education c... READ MORE »
22 Tips for Holiday 2020
Card and gift stores share what succeeded in ‘19 — and their 2020 plans. Not so long ago, a retailer could forecast the basic framework of an upc... READ MORE »
Christmasworld receives positive signal with over 670 registrations
Despite coronavirus and the emergency situation world-wide, more than 670 exhibitors have decided to attend Christmasworld in Frankfurt am Main from ... READ MORE »
New Timeless Heirloom Ornament Collection launches at Atlanta
The Timeless Heirloom Ornament Collection officially launched at the International Gift & Home Furnishings Market in Atlanta. Each ornament was de... READ MORE »
Hallmark introduces new Signature Paper Wonder and Good Mail greeting cards
This holiday season, Hallmark is building on the popularity of two new card lines the company launched this year – Signature Paper Wonder and Goo... READ MORE »
Christmasworld’s keynote speaker urges urban regeneration
Christmasworld’s premium business program will provide details, information and insights. On Jan. 27, 2020, it will bring together representatives f... READ MORE »
NRF expects 2019 holiday retail sales to increase
The National Retail Federation (NRF) today said it expects holiday retail sales during November and December to increase between 3.8% and 4.2% over 20... READ MORE »