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Norman’s Hallmark expands with eight new store locations
Norman's Hallmark, an independent owner of Gold Crown Hallmark stores, has expanded its brick-and-mortar footprint with a portfolio of eight additiona... READ MORE »
Hong Kong International Stationery Fair moves to January 2023
With many pandemic-related travel restrictions remaining in place, exhibitors and buyers may have difficulty joining the Hong Kong International Stati... READ MORE »
Consumers remain active and retail sales are on the rise despite supply chain disruptions
Retail sales increased again in September as worries about the COVID-19 delta variant pushed consumer spending toward merchandise rather than services... READ MORE »
Thanks Giving Leaf Card
The Thanks Giving Leaf Card from Seashell Paper Co. features a beautiful autumn leaf and a sentiment that truly speaks to the Thanksgiving holiday spi... READ MORE »
Mud Pie leverages its 30+ years experience to keep the pipeline full of fresh new goods
Retailers know that planning ahead will be essential for 2022. Solid consumer demand and a backlog of supply chain issues show no signs of waning. Mud... READ MORE »
Atlanta Market plans for the return to a full market experience this January
Atlanta Market is encouraging buyers and sellers to rediscover, reconnect and get inspired this Winter as it plans for the return to a full market exp... READ MORE »
IMC hosts Fall Cash & Carry this November
International Market Centers (IMC) hosts Fall Cash & Carry, Nov. 2-4 at AmericasMart Atlanta, as the final, pre-holiday buying opportunity of th... READ MORE »
Global Port Tracker report indicates high retail imports and congestion in ports
The National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associate released its monthly Global Port Tracker report that indicates imports at the nation’s l... READ MORE »
The Toy Association releases the hottest toy trends for this holiday season
The Toy Association trends team revealed the hottest toy trends of the 2021 holiday season, which consists of some of the fastest growing fads in the ... READ MORE »
NRF says shoppers are still spending despite the dip in consumer confidence
Despite falling consumer confidence numbers amid the recent rise in COVID-19 infections, shoppers are continuing to spend, Jack Kleinhenz, chief econo... READ MORE »