Retail
Easter spending expects to be highest on record
Consumers plan to spend an average of $179.70 this Easter, the highest figure on record, according to results of the annual survey released today by t... READ MORE »
Messe Frankfurt initiates leadership change of Consumer Goods Fairs
The consumer goods industry is facing fundamental challenges, both globally and nationally. In order to actively shape this process of change, which h... READ MORE »
*Noted Pitch Program opens to makers
The *Noted Pitch Program offers an opportunity for companies and makers to pitch their products to an array of retailers, sales reps, and distributors... READ MORE »
Economic indicators point towards record retail sales for 2021
A wide array of economic indicators point toward potentially record retail sales growth during 2021, but the coronavirus pandemic remains the biggest ... READ MORE »
Studio M launches changes to wholesale sales model
Studio M, a leading provider of artful home and garden products, announced changes to its wholesale sales model. The company has created a new in-hous... READ MORE »
Kurt S. Adler celebrates 75 years of business
While serving in the U.S. Army, Kurt Adler worked in the procurement department securing necessary goods from all over the world. In the army, he was ... READ MORE »
January retail sales show strong increase
Retail sales grew sharply in January as government stimulus checks provided a boost and momentum from 2020’s record holiday season carried over into... READ MORE »
Gift for Life announces new board leadership
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced a transition in leadership, effective immediately, following th... READ MORE »
Rebecca West presents How to Design a Happy Home for IMC
During the Feb. 17 edition of International Market Centers’ (IMC) Market Insights program, designer, podcaster and author Rebecca West will present ... READ MORE »
2020 holiday shopping season reflects record sales
Record holiday season retail sales during the last two months of 2020 reflected the recovering economy but also got a boost from consumer emotions aft... READ MORE »