Retail
IMC_di unveils new digital tools
IMC_di (International Market Centers’ Digital Innovations division) recently unveiled Juniper, the new brand identity for its full suite of digital ... READ MORE »
Mud Pie adds to its digital showroom
As retailers wrestle with shifting show schedules and uncertainty, Mud Pie remains committed to helping buyers plan their all-important holiday assort... READ MORE »
NRF expects retail imports to be at its lowest annual total in four years
Imports at major U.S. retail container ports during 2020 are expected to see their lowest total in four years as the impact of the coronavirus pandemi... READ MORE »
Periscope by McKinsey reveals tech-driven consumers are reshaping retail
A new report commissioned by Periscope by McKinsey revealed how tech-driven consumers are reshaping retail’s next normal, with coronavirus concerns ... READ MORE »
burton + BURTON launches virtual showroom
Burton + BURTON announced it has launched a virtual showroom experience, that will allow customers to shop its curated home décor trend collections. ... READ MORE »
Retailers and brands gravitate to Bridge’s online community
Bridge, an online e-commerce community, saw significant increases in membership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Retail membership increased by 17% and n... READ MORE »
Faire offers online trade show event
Earlier this year, Faire announced new tools and online events with the purpose of bringing the Faire community together to connect in the absence o... READ MORE »
Ocean City Resort Gift Show returns this November
The Ocean City Resort Gift Show will return to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland. The event runs Nov. 15-17, 2020. ... READ MORE »
NRF shares June retail sales data
Retail sales rose in June, seeing both a monthly increase and their first year-over-year gain since early in the year as more retailers and other busi... READ MORE »
Retail shrink totals $61.7 billion in 2019
Theft, fraud and losses from other retail “shrink” totaled $61.7 billion in 2019, up from $50.6 billion the year before as industry security execu... READ MORE »
