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NRF report says imports remain strong
Imports remain strong after setting new records this fall as retailers stocked up both stores and warehouses for the holiday season and met new demand ... more »
NorthShoreShops.com changes how consumers shop locally
Tacklebox Brand Partners announced the formal launch of NorthShoreShops.com, the Virtual Central Shopping District, to benefit small businesses on Chi ... more »
International Halloween Show goes virtual Dec. 7
The Halloween & Costume Association announced this December's International Halloween Show will be conducted in a virtual format from Dec. 7-9, 20 ... more »
Brandwise partners with Canadian Gift Association
The Canadian Gift Association (CanGift) is partnering with marketplace innovator Brandwise to lead the way in wholesale ordering technology. With a st ... more »
Las Vegas Design Center addresses Sherwin-Williams 2021 Colormix Forecast
International Market Centers (IMC) announced that the December installment of Las Vegas Design Center’s (LVDC) monthly First Friday webinar series w ... more »
NRF expects holiday sales to grow
With retail sales rebounding strongly due to continued consumer resilience, the National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasted that holiday sales during ... more »
Macy’s reimagines its Thanksgiving Day Parade this holiday
Macy’s and the City of New York announced details of the reimagined plan for the safe production of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade celebratio ... more »
Party City sees better than expected Q3 performance
Party City announced financial results for the third quarter that ended September 30, 2020, as well as total revenue for fiscal October 2020. “We ... more »
Loftus International names Holly Adamonis-Zuller as new chief strategy officer
Loftus International, a party and novelty business announced that it has appointed Holly Adamonis-Zuller as its first chief strategy officer. Holly, a ... more »
Gemar welcomes two new ambassadors
Gemar welcomes two new ambassadors, Ran Nitka and Denis Gretzbein from Israel. Its newest ambassadors prove that friendship, and a love of balloons, c ... more »
Imports set new peak season record as retailers prepare for holidays
Imports likely saw their busiest “peak season” on record this summer and fall as retailers replenished inventories and stocked up for the holiday ... more »
Consumers prioritize holiday spending on family, friends
Purchasing gifts for friends and loved ones is a way for consumers to shift focus from the uncertainty and stress of the pandemic to celebrating the h ... more »
