Autumn/Winter 2025 buying surges at Atlanta Apparel
Events
Aug. 20, 2025
Buyers at the show also made early commitments with vendors for Spring/Summer 2026.
New reciprocal tariffs to go into effect
Tariffs
Aug. 14, 2025
National Retail Federation pushes for binding trade agreement and lowering tariff rates.
Pura Vida Bracelets acquired by CriticalPoint affiliates
Wholesaler News
Aug. 13, 2025
Ryan Heuser, co-founder and former president of Paul Frank Industries, has stepped in as the new CEO of Pura Vida Bracelets.
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells opens new resort gift shop
Retailer News
Aug. 13, 2025
The new gift shop debut follows a $64 million renovation at the Palm Springs-area resort.
Surfrider Foundation volunteers remove over 365,000 pounds of trash from US beaches
Conservation
Aug. 5, 2025
Over 83% of items collected during beach cleanups were single-use plastics.
Summer 2025 Las Vegas Market spurred trend discovery and buyer engagement
Events
Aug. 4, 2025
The show featured over 450 brands in its Gift & Home Temporaries presentations.
Gift for Life to wrap up summer fundraising in New York
Events
July 29, 2025
Two market events helped to support World Central Kitchen’s efforts.
Heart on Main Street event raises over $25,000 for independent retailers
Events
July 29, 2025
The nonprofit organization hosted the fundraiser in 11 participating showrooms on July 18 at Atlanta Market.
Atlanta Market unites industry with purpose-driven sourcing
Events
July 29, 2025
The July event offered strategic sourcing and revealed economic insights.
CARV Expo energizes the West Coast action sports industry
Retailer News
July 23, 2025
San Diego brought vendors and buyers together in June for its inaugural event.
Mermaids on Cape Cod owner goes back to her roots
Retailer News
July 23, 2025
Shari Aussant returns to Wareham, Massachusetts, to open a second store where here retailing journey began over 30 years ago.
Summer 2025 Las Vegas Market sets the stage for discovery and connection
Events
July 22, 2025
July 27-31 event features more than 3,500 product lines.
Confusion from tariffs and other policies cause uncertainty
Business
July 11, 2025
NRF reports that economic fundamentals for retail appear solid, though there is some concern as to how tariffs might impact retailers in the future.
Quiet Flight reopens surf shop in New Smyrna Beach
Retailer News
July 10, 2025
The surf shop was previously owned by Liberated Brands and closed in March.
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market opened summer show season with retailer optimism
Events
July 10, 2025
Show organizers reported steady order writing across the marketplace for the June 18-24 event.
Atlanta Market to feature fresh finds and connections this summer
Events
July 10, 2025
Buyers can find over 6,000 product lines as well as networking opportunities at the July 15-21 event.
New owners step in at Bethany Surf Shop
Retailer News
July 3, 2025
Kimberly and Jake Neff transitioned into ownership at the 45-year-old surf shop in Bethany Beach, Delaware.
Heart on Main Street introduces Independent Rebuild Project
Retailer News
July 3, 2025
The nonprofit organization plans to support Dogwood Darlings Boutique in Asheville, North Carolina, for its first Independent Rebuild Project.
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