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NRF: Fed’s proposed debit card ‘swipe’ fee cap too high
The National Retail Federation (NRF) told the Federal Reserve that the Fed’s plan to lower a 13-year-old cap on debit card “swipe” fees is welcome but a proposed change in methodology would leave the cap... more »
GHTA launches new initiatives from its Diversity + Inclusion Committee
The Gift & Home Trade Association (GHTA) launches new initiatives from its Diversity + Inclusion Committee, established to explicitly affirm and enhance the association’s commitment to diversity within the industry. Adriana... more »
ANDMORE names The ( A ) List for Summer 2024 Atlanta Market
In its second Atlanta Market edition, "The ( A ) List" introduces another class of tastemakers. Three ( A )... more »
Toysmith partners with Anne McGilvray & Company
Toysmith announced new partnership with Anne McGilvray & Company (AMCI). This collaboration brings together two industry leaders to further expand market reach and enhance customer experience. Toysmith serves over 15,000 independent retailers and over 150... more »
Dallas Market Center promotes Amy Harper to SVP, retail development
Dallas Market Center promoted Amy Harper to senior vice president of retail development and market services. Harper is responsible for the strategic buyer delivery initiatives for Dallas Market Center,... more »
June Atlanta Apparel debuts new on-site experience
The June edition of Atlanta Apparel presents a full slate of notable exhibitors in key categories – accessories, game day and Autumn/Winter 2024 – augmented by a reimagined on-site experience with full-day market activations, daily... more »
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows retail sales grew in April
Retail sales grew modestly from the month before in April, but a shift in the timing of Easter appeared to be behind a slight year-over-year decline, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions,... more »
Record number of showroom expansions for Dallas Total Home & Gift Market
Dallas Market Center has a record number of expanding gift and home showrooms debuting at the upcoming Total Home & Gift Market on June 19-25.... more »
Monthly import cargo to reach 2M TEU through early fall
Monthly inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports should consistently be above 2 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) through this summer and into early fall, according to the Global Port Tracker report released... more »
Willow & Ivy Press launch first collection of greeting cards
Willow & Ivy Press launched its first collection of greeting cards. The offering introduces a collection of 134 cards for everyday occasions, plus 24 designs... more »
Summer Casual Market Atlanta announces 2024 education, events
Casual Market Atlanta released its full calendar of education and events for the July edition. The second annual Summer Casual Market Atlanta runs July 15-18 in Building 1 at AmericasMart Atlanta. ... more »
First quarter results show economy is slowing, consumers still spending
Economic growth slowed during the first three months of the year, but consumers are still spending more than last year, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz reports. “The U.S. economy lost some spring... more »
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