Category: stm-Newsletter
Record 158 million shoppers expected during Super Saturday
More than 158 million consumers are expected to shop on the last Saturday before Christmas this year, according to the annual consumer survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
Speakers named for ARTS Awards in Dallas
Dallas Market Center and creative home furnishings network ART named the guest presenters for the 33rd annual ARTS Awards, taking place Jan. 6, 2023.
EPCH reveals details for upcoming IHGF Delhi Fair
IHGF Delhi Fair Spring 2023, organized by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), India, will be held March 15-19, 2023.
GCA: How the stationery industry uses social media to reach consumers
Greeting cards, considered old media, are harnessing the power of new media to reach today’s consumers, according to the Greeting Card Association (GCA).
WTHRA Hall of Fame inductees to be honored at ToyFest 2023
The ToyFest Gala 2023 will see the induction of three members of the Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association (WTHRA) Hall of Fame as well as the 2023 Retailer of the Year award.
Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market to host record number of exhibitors
The January Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market will break records for the number of exhibiting companies, including new exhibitors across the marketplace and the debut of THE GOODS by Brand Assembly, according to Dallas Market Center.
Atlanta Apparel highlights spring/summer categories
Atlanta Apparel is highlighting spring/summer 2023 categories along with a full schedule of events and amenities and a new, optimized calendar for temporary exhibits, according to International Market Centers (IMC).
London Stationery Show’s LaunchPad competition goes live for 2023
The competition gives six small business owners the opportunity to exhibit their products alongside top brands in the industry at the next edition of London Stationery Show.
Home & design highlights revealed for Dallas Total Home & Gift Market
The upcoming Dallas Total Home & Gift Market will showcase new brands and collections, antiques and artisan items, special exhibits and design tastemaker appearances during the seven-day trade event.
Anti-ageist collaboration to release age-positive birthday card range
Changing the Narrative will release an age-positive birthday card range in January 2023.
GDP growth slows, but consumer spending remains positive
Gross domestic product isn’t likely to grow as much in the final months of 2022 as it did in the third quarter, but consumer spending should remain strong even though its rapid pace is continuing to slow.
OneCoast partners with Patina Vie Bespoke
OneCoast, an omnichannel wholesale sales and marketing company, established a long-term partnership with Patina Vie, representing the Patina Vie Bespoke brand, effective Dec. 1.
Toy Association provides update on West Coast port labor negotiations
The Toy Association alerted members that West Coast longshore labor negotiations between the International Longshore & Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association are unlikely to be resolved this year.
London Stationery Show expands into the arts & crafts industry
London Stationery Show, which takes place May 16-17, 2023, has expanded into the arts and crafts industry.
Dallas Market Center names COO
Retail and digital veteran Karen Ryder joined Dallas Market Center as COO. Ryder is responsible for overseeing marketing, retail development, market services, IT and digital.
US Small Business Administration exceeds $1 billion in Hurricane Ian assistance
More than $1 billion in disaster assistance has been approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for small businesses, homeowners, renters and private nonprofit organizations with losses resulting from Hurricane Ian.