holidays
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 »
Retailers and shoppers are counting down to March 17
In an article on February 28, 2019 by Katherine Cullen, director of industry and consumer insights at National Retail Federation (NRF), shopping trend... 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 »
Take-aways from last year’s healthy holiday season
Last holiday season was a bountiful one for retailers across the board, and this one is anticipated to be even more profitable if common pitfalls are ... READ MORE »
Gift for Life Holiday Pop-Up Shop raises nearly $8,000
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole national charity, announced that a holiday pop-up shop created by the Retail Design Institute New ... READ MORE »
National Retail Federation survey shows consumers eager for digital holiday
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for millions of Americans. According to the National Retail Federation’s Holiday Consumer Spending Survey... READ MORE »
