Category: stm-Newsletter
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s November data shows strong year-over-year growth in first half of holiday season
Retail sales saw strong year-over-year growth in November, with the first half of the holiday shopping season putting results on track to meet the NRF’s spending forecast.
Small business owners, retail leaders detail tariff-driven price increases affecting holiday shopping
This holiday season, business owners and retail leaders from across the country shared firsthand how tariffs are impacting their operations, raising costs and hurting American families.
Greeting Card Association announces first-ever combined Annual Conference and Louie Awards
The Greeting Card Association announced that the 37th Annual Louie Awards and the 2026 GCA Annual Conference will take place together for the first time in the organization’s history.
NRF: Declining import cargo volume expected to continue in 2026
Amid the impact from tariffs and ongoing trade policy uncertainty, year-over-year declines in import cargo volume seen at the nation’s major container ports in recent months are expected to continue in 2026.
‘Cloud Dancer’ named Pantone Color of the Year 2026
Pantone named Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201) as its 2026 Color of the Year, a billowy white imbued with a feeling of serenity.
EVELYN & KATE joins Road Runners, returns to Atlanta Market and Surf Expo
EVELYN & KATE announced a new representation partnership with Road Runners and its return to Atlanta Market and Surf Expo in 2026.
GHTA announces 2025-26 Board of Directors
Gift & Home Trade Association members elected its 2025-2026 Board of Directors during GHTA’s Annual Conference in Park City, Utah, Oct. 15-17.
Wildwood Landing partners with Brooke Burke for January 2026 markets
Wildwood Landing unveiled its collaboration with “Dancing With the Stars” celebrity and fitness entrepreneur Brooke Burke for the January 2026 market season.
ANDMORE releases 2026 market calendar
ANDMORE unveiled its 2026 market calendar, featuring 25 premier buying events across Atlanta, High Point, Las Vegas and New York City.
Major debuts, top trends to be discovered at Dallas Total Home & Gift Market
Dallas Market Center announces new showrooms and collections debuting at its upcoming Total Home & Gift Market, Jan. 7-13, with the TEMPS taking place Jan. 7-10.
Thanksgiving weekend expected to draw largest number of shoppers on record
A record 186.9 million people are planning to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year.
Reps Are Local Too, The Boutique Hub create Holiday Gift Guide for independent retailers
Reps Are Local Too partnered with The Boutique Hub to launch a new digital Holiday Gift Guide created exclusively for independent retailers.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s October data shows ‘continued momentum’ going into holiday season
Retail sales bounced back in October, showing both monthly and year-over-year gains heading into the holiday shopping season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor.
With shelves stocked, imports should see slowdown in November and December
With tariff uncertainty continuing but most holiday merchandise already in stores or warehouses, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports should see its usual end-of-year slowdown in November and December.
Sara Miller London partners with carol & frank, bringing signature style to home textiles in U.S.
Internationally acclaimed British designer Sara Miller London is partnering with American lifestyle brand carol & frank, part of C&F Enterprises, to launch a new line of textiles for the U.S. market.
Be Rooted launches limited-edition candle collection with Pretty Honest Candles
Be Rooted is setting the mood with three new limited-edition candles in partnership with Pretty Honest Candles.
Reps Are Local Too partners with IHFRA to expand membership, benefits for sales reps
Reps Are Local Too announced a new collaboration with the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association to open its membership to gift industry sales reps.
ANDMORE launches ‘The Market Makers’ podcast
ANDMORE launched its new podcast, The Market Makers, a weekly series spotlighting the authentic journeys of creative and business leaders shaping the future of design, furniture, lifestyle and home.
Norman’s Hallmark raises $21,262 for CHOP Cancer Fund
In conjunction with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Norman’s Hallmark customers and sales associates helped make the card and specialty gift retailer’s “Warmies for Warriors” fundraiser a success.