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NRF notes imports slowing, but expects gains over 2021

After a record-setting spring, imports at the nation’s major container ports are expected to slow significantly for the remainder of the year but 2022 should still see a net gain over 2021, according to the... more »

MarketTime releases white paper on B2B sales

Digitally-Enabled B2B Sales & The Human Factor - How Salespeople Impact Buyers, Brands, and the Industries They Serve Dallas – August 3, 2022 – MarketTime, a provider of B2B omnichannel commerce solutions and a provider... more »

DMC and ART name the members of the ARTS Awards nominating committee

Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the members of the ARTS Awards Nominating Committee, a group of independent industry professionals who will evaluate the list of hundreds of nominees... more »

NRF says economy is not in recession and unlikely to enter one this year

Despite two consecutive quarters of decline, the U.S. economy still does not appear to be in a recession and remains unlikely to enter one this year, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.... more »

Las Vegas Market reports gains in attendance

Las Vegas Market continues its upward recovery trajectory with growth in retail and designer attendance, brand offerings and programming as it returned to its traditional timing, July 24-28, 2022. “Las Vegas Market’s delivery of the... more »

NRF welcomes legislation about who processes credit card transactions

The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed legislation introduced that would let retailers decide who processes credit card transactions, saying it would end practices that block competition in the payments industry and drive up costs for... more »

CoolSnowGlobes appoints AnnMarie Gallo as general manager

CoolSnowGlobes of Windsor, Vermont is pleased to announce the appointment of AnnMarie Gallo as general manager. Additionally, CoolSnowGlobes celebrates its 15th anniversary this year and is poised to continue the year-over-year growth it has seen... more »

GHTA opens nominations for The Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive Award 2022

GHTA is now accepting nominations for the Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive of the Year Award 2022. Chad Corzine co-founded YGE (Young Gift Executives) in 2014 with the intent to give a voice... more »