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Retail holiday season kicks off with 2.1% increase over last year
Retail sales in November increased 0.1% seasonally adjusted over October and were up 2.1% unadjusted year-over-year, marking the first half of the hol... READ MORE »
NRF welcomes phase one of China trade deal
Retailers call China trade announcement 'right direction' but say a final deal is needed. The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed news that the... READ MORE »
The busiest mailing and shipping week of the holiday season is here
Get ready for the year's busiest mailing and shipping week, as more than 28 million packages will be delivered per day this week. Many consumers are ... READ MORE »
Simone DeSantis launches licensing brand
Simone DeSantis, a Los Angeles designer, has launched a line with colorful designs that blend seamlessly into everyday living. Her colorful work is... 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 »
Study shows credit card industry ignores security innovations
A new study conducted for the Secure Payments Partnership coalition shows that the U.S. credit card industry has failed to establish adequate security... READ MORE »
Pantone reveals Color of the Year 2020: Classic Blue
Tapping into sight, sound, smell, taste, and texture, Pantone makes Classic Blue the first multi-sensory Color of the Year in the company’s histor... READ MORE »
Premier Stationery becomes first partner of National Stationery Week 2020
Premier Stationery has signed up as a partner for National Stationery Week 2020. This stationery company traces its heritage back to Ireland and the 1... READ MORE »
Road Runners expands into Mid-Atlantic territory
Road Runners, a sales agency in the gift and home industry, began in operating in two states in 2000, but now represents gift and home lines in more t... READ MORE »
Cosmic Body offers environmentally friendly skincare line
A perfect balance of edgy and chic, beauty and wellness brand Cosmic Body released its full set of 100% pure skin and body care products this October.... READ MORE »