Category: stm-Newsletter
New technical business development manager hired for Universal Engraving and Infinity Foils
Universal Engraving and Infinity Foils (UEI Group Companies) announced the addition of Brent Singer to their teams.
GHTA names recipient of 2025 Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive Award
Gift and Home Trade Association named Brittany Waters as the recipient of fifth annual 2025 Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive Award.
Consumers to spend second-highest amount on record during 2025 holiday season
Consumers plan to spend $890.49 per person on average this year on holiday gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items.
Consumers expected to return nearly $850 billion in merchandise in 2025
Retailers estimate that 15.8% of their annual sales will be returned this year, totaling $849.9 billion, according to the 2025 Retail Returns Landscape report.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor data shows spending slowed in September but growth remains ‘robust’ year-over-year
Retail sales slowed on a monthly basis in September after a busy summer but year-over-year increases remain strong as retailers prepare for the holiday season.
Monthly imports expected to drop below 2 million TEU as tariffs continue to rise
With most holiday merchandise already on hand and tariffs continuing to rise, monthly import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected drop for the remainder of the year.
Designer Greetings wins 2025 Grocery Insight Category Leadership Award
Designer Greetings was recognized with the 2025 Grocery Insight Category Leadership Award.
Mud Pie relocates showroom for Atlanta Market 2026
Mud Pie announced the relocation of its flagship showroom for January 2026 to AmericasMart Atlanta, Building 2, Floor 18, Suite 1821.
Universal Engraving, Infinity Foils announce additions to sales teams
Universal Engraving, Inc. and Infinity Foils, Inc. announced two additions to its sales teams, Ruben Soto and Scott Vena.
ANDMORE, The WSN Group partner for a new event series centered on Shoppe Object
ANDMORE along with The WSN Group announces an agreement extending Shoppe Object’s reach by expanding the home and gift show’s global footprint with Shoppe Object Paris.
Gift for Life’s Home vs Hunger hosts non-event, event fundraiser at High Point Market
Gift for Life’s Home vs Hunger is asking High Point Market participants to “buy a ticket” to an event that doesn’t exist, which will be donated directly to World Central Kitchen.
Creative Brands acquires C.R. Gibson
Creative Brands of Phoenix, Arizona, acquired the C.R. Gibson Company of Nashville, Tennessee.
Atlanta Market opens registration for winter 2026
Registration is now open for Atlanta Market, taking place Jan. 13-19, 2026, at AmericasMart Atlanta.
MarketTime merges with EMUN
MarketTime and EMUN announced that the two companies have reached an agreement to join forces in a strategic partnership to create smarter, more connected services for the wholesale and B2B commerce landscape.
NRF consumer survey finds Halloween spending to reach record $13.1 billion
Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey.
Reps Are Local Too announces September webinar and panelists
Reps Are Local Too will host its next free webinar on Sept. 25, offering sales representatives practical insights on using CRMs and inside sales support to boost business growth and elevate customer experience.
August CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor data shows increased sales even as inflation impacts growth
Retail spending continued to grow in August as consumers stocked up on school supplies and tried to beat rising tariffs that could be beginning to affect prices.
NY NOW and Greeting Card Association to co-locate events starting February 2026
NY NOW announced the renewal of its partnership with the Greeting Card Association to co-locate their respective industry-leading events in New York City beginning in 2026.
Atlanta’s Fall Market and Casual Market Atlanta align for mid-season sourcing advantage
Now in its third consecutive year, the co-location of Fall Market and Casual Market Atlanta returns to AmericasMart Atlanta this September.
HPMA releases event schedule for Fall Market at The Point
The High Point Market Authority announces its lineup for Fall Market programming and events at the trade show organizer’s signature pop-up venue The Point.