Category: stm-Newsletter
Import cargo levels continue to rise among uncertainty over tariffs
Amid continuing tariff turmoil, imports at the nation’s major container ports are expected to remain elevated through this spring but volume could see year-over-year drops this summer.
NRF: February 2025 sales down amid tariff concerns
Retail spending declined on a monthly basis in February amid concern over tariffs, but continued to grow year over year as the economy remained strong
Finalists announced for the 36th Annual Louie Awards
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced the finalists for the 36th Annual Louie Awards, celebrating the best in greeting card design, editorial and artistry for the previous year.
Keep US Posted responds to Trump plan to merge USPS into Department of Commerce
Keep US Posted responded to President Trump’s plans to merge the U.S. Postal Service into the Department of Commerce.
MarketTime appoints Terri Harwood as COO
MarketTime announced the appointment of Terri Harwood as its new chief operating officer (COO), effective immediately.
SOZY Pencils lends a hand to those impacted by LA fires
SOZY Pencils co-founders designed and generated a ‘We LA’ jotter pen set, with 100 percent of the proceeds designated for the LA Fire Department Foundation.
January CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales drop from December, strong gains year over year
Shoppers spent less in January than they did during the busy holiday month before but retail sales had strong year-over-year gains nonetheless, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor.
January Dallas Total Home & Gift Market delivers record number of new attendees
The January edition of the Total Home & Gift Market at Dallas Market Center, Jan. 8-14, welcomed more new attendees and steady order writing.
GCA Greeting Card Conference travels to Detroit
The GCA Greeting Card Conference 2025 will convene in the Detriot, Michigan, in October.
NRF Survey: Valentine’s Day spending reaches record $27.5 billion
Consumers are expected to spend a record $27.5 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, according to the annual survey released by the NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
Winter 2025 Las Vegas Market solidifies strong comeback across gift, home industries
Las Vegas Market delivered renewed optimism throughout all key categories this winter during the Jan. 26-30 event.
nora fleming launches ‘back to brick’ initiative with “bestie bird” mini
nora fleming announced the launch of its “back to brick” program, which debuts with the enchanting “bestie bird” mini.
Shoppe Object, Gift for Life partner for Los Angeles wildfire relief auction
ANDMORE’s Shoppe Object, in partnership with Gift for Life, will host a Los Angeles wildfire relief “chance auction” during the upcoming Shoppe Object event.
Great Lakes Gift Show opens registration for February
Registration is now open for the new Regional Great Lakes Boutique, Gift & Souvenir Show set to debut in February 2025.
NRF says holiday season was a ‘notable success’
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that core retail sales during the 2024 holiday season grew an unexpectedly high 4% over 2023 to a record $994.1 billion.
Atlanta Market energizes gift and home industries to start 2025
Atlanta Market kicked off ANDMORE’s Winter 2025 shows with renewed energy and optimism, drawing buyers from around the globe to AmericasMart Atlanta from Jan. 14-20.
Just Got 2 Have It! celebrates 25 years, expands Las Vegas showroom
Just Got 2 Have It! will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2025 and will welcome three new brands to its Las Vegas showroom.