Category: stm-Newsletter
NRF survey reveals top toys, gifts for the winter holidays
A new survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics reveals the most popular toys and gifts consumers plan to purchase this holiday season.
Inclusive Wedding Summit looks to transform industry
This one-day event will equip participants with innovative strategies to engage the increasingly diverse wedding and event market.
Record number of shoppers expected over Thanksgiving holiday weekend
A record 183.4 million people are planning to shop in-store and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year.
Refreshed gift resources bring added discovery to Winter Atlanta Market
Winter Atlanta Market will offer more unique find to buyers with two dozen updates to 700+ sales agencies and branded showrooms, Jan. 14-20, 2025, at AmericasMart Atlanta.
Home vs Hunger raises $47,293 for World Central Kitchen in 2024
Gift for Life’s Home vs Hunger team surpassed an ambitious fundraising goal for 2024, with a record $47,293 raised for World Central Kitchen.
Import cargo could see surge ahead of potential port strike, Trump tariffs
Import volumes at the nation’s major container ports could be higher than previously expected for the remainder of this year.
Win a 2-night stay at Spring Fair
Spring Fair, the UK’s leading Home, Gift and Fashion retail trade show taking place from Feb. 2-5, 2025, at NEC Birmingham, has launched a competition to win a 2-night stay during the show to celebrate its 75th anniversary.
Ivystone acquires OneCoast
Ivystone Group has acquired OneCoast as of Oct. 31st, OneCoast announced on Nov. 4.
OneCoast partners with new brands Motif Mints, Cuddle + Kind
OneCoast partnered with Motif Mints and cuddle + kind to complete its 2025 vendor package.
Peking partners with Ritz Sisters
Peking partners with Ritz Sisters in the Pacific Northwest, starting Dec. 1.
Consumers Choose Cardideology’s card chosen for the 35th Annual Louie Consumer’s Choice Award
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced that “Sit With You in the Dark” was named the Consumer’s Choice Award Winner of the 35th Annual Louie Awards.
Just Got 2 Have It! debuts new Atlanta showroom in January 2025
Just Got 2 Have It! announced a significant expansion and relocation within AmericasMart Atlanta.
NRF releases 2024 winter holiday consumer spending expectations
The National Retail Federation (NRF) announced that consumer spending on the winter holidays is expected to reach a record on average across gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items.
TableTopics celebrates 20 years
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the company released a special, limited edition of its all-time best-seller, TableTopics Original.
Mud Pie promotes Adam Shapiro to CFO
Mud Pie promoted Adam Shapiro to chief financial officer (CFO).
NRF: Steady sales growth expected for 2024 holiday season
The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasted that 2024 holiday spending is expected to grow between 2.5% and 3.5% over 2023.
GHTA names recipient of annual Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive Award
GHTA named Nikki Creveling, owner The Ritz Sisters, as the recipient of fourth annual Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive Award.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows retail sales declined in September, grew year over year
Retail sales saw a slight month-over-month drop in September but consumers continued to spend more than last year as interest rates and inflation fell and employment rose, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor.
Lois del Negro named recipient of the ARTS Awards Trailblazer Honor
Dallas Market Center and ART announced that Lois del Negro will accept the Trailblazer Award for her significant accomplishments in the home furnishing industry at the 35th ARTS Awards.