Retail
Trade shows create supply chain opportunities
Exhibitions, commonly referred to as trade shows or fairs, have a simple purpose – bringing industries together to build community and create supply... READ MORE »
Growing consumer optimism prompts retail surge
According to just-released data from consumer intelligence firm Resonate, a provider of A.I.-driven consumer data and analytics, consumer optimism ... READ MORE »
National Candle Association shares ideas to impress moms and dads
The National Candle Association (NCA) shares seven candle ideas that are ideal for Mother's and Father's Day. Ideas Bring the Day Spa Home Since go... READ MORE »
IMC’s webinar explores the return of in-person retail
With COVID restrictions easing and business returning to more normal operations, International Market Centers’ (IMC) June 2021 Market Insights webin... READ MORE »
Mind Over Matter
While most stationery and gifts serve some sort of tangible function, they are splurges at heart. One of the many lingering coronavirus effects on the... READ MORE »
Mother’s Day spending expectations total $28 billion
Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a record $28.1 billion this year, up $1.4 billion from 2020, according to the annual survey released by t... READ MORE »
NRF expects retail import surge to continue
The unprecedented surge of imports at retail container ports that began last summer is expected to continue at least through the end of this summer as... READ MORE »
Candle tips to promote sustainability
Earth Day is on April 22, and the National Candle Association (NCA) offers examples of creative and useful ways to promote sustainability. When it com... READ MORE »
U.S. economy progresses and NRF expects retail sales growth
With more vaccines in arms, federal stimulus putting money into pockets and consumers shopping again, the U.S. economy has made dramatic progress sinc... READ MORE »
GHTA welcomes new executive director
The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), the industry’s non-profit trade association, has hired Laurie Burns as its new executive director, effec... READ MORE »
