Retail
Janie Cheek joins About Face Designs team
About Face Designs announced that Janie Cheek has joined the company as its national sales manager. Cheek has worked in the gift and housewares indust... READ MORE »
Change on the Horizon, If You Want It
The Postal Service Reform Act can strengthen the USPS — and our industry By George White, president, and Rafe Morrisey, vice president of public a... READ MORE »
NRF reports unprecedented recovery from pandemic
As retailers head into the second half of 2021, the “great uncertainty” that clouded the nation’s economic outlook earlier in the year has trans... READ MORE »
Retail report indicates the pandemic accelerated new tech-related product launches
Approximately 58% of retail professionals say the pandemic accelerated new technology-related product launches at their company, according to the new ... READ MORE »
Attendance up 25% at first show of the summer, Total Home & Gift Market in Dallas
The first show of the summer season has opened with record-setting attendance as retail decision makers from across the country attend Total Home &... READ MORE »
Share Your Story: Parcel Island
A witty greeting card creator that enjoys making recipients smile. Located in Philadelphia, Parcel Island is a paper goods and gift boutique that spe... READ MORE »
NRF says retail sales remain high
Retail sales remained at elevated levels in May despite month-to-month fluctuations that masked near-record performance, the National Retail Federatio... READ MORE »
Share Your Story: Zaria Cards
This greeting card company offers personalized handmade creations. Zaria Cards is a greeting card company that specializes in one-of-a-kind designs. ... READ MORE »
Messe Frankfurt stresses trade fairs are essential for a healthy, successful economy
Trade fairs pave the way for economic upswings and are a key to prosperity – this is something that Nicola Beer, vice president of the European Parl... READ MORE »
NRF forecasts retail sales will grow more than anticpated
The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued its revised annual forecast for 2021, anticipating that retail sales will now grow between 10.5% and 13.5%... READ MORE »