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US government shutdown impacts travel and retail industries
Retailer News
Oct. 3, 2025
While many federal government-owned attractions are closed, some destinations and gift shops will remain open.
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show brings strong energy and new categories
Events
Sept. 25, 2025
New pavilions, trending products and a record number of exhibitors highlight a strong show.
Pauline’s Gifts rallies community for Operation Troop Support fundraiser
Retailer News
Sept. 25, 2025
The Massachusetts gift shop raised over $1,500 in donations for shipping care boxes to deployed service members.
Registration opens for Winter 2026 Atlanta Market
Events
Sept. 25, 2025
The upcoming show provides access to over 6,000 product lines.
MarketTime merges with EMUN Inc.
Business
Sept. 25, 2025
The merger allows the two brands to leverage their strengths and services to the gift, home, apparel and lifestyle industries.
Surf Expo delivers expanding categories and industry optimism
Events
Sept. 16, 2025
The show also featured strong attendance, with retailers from 66 countries at the September event.
Dallas Market Center opens hotel blocks for June 2026 Markets
Events
Sept. 12, 2025
The show organizer has opened hotel blocks early ahead of the FIFA World Cup events.
Imports decline following summer surge to beat tariffs
Tariffs
Sept. 11, 2025
The Global Port Tracker report from NRF and Hackett Associates estimates declining imports for the remainder of 2025.
Major surf shop founder dies at 88
Retailer News
Sept. 11, 2025
Ron DiMenna opened “The Original” Ron Jon Surf Shop in Long Beach Island, New Jersey, in 1961, and helped to grow the surf brand along the East Coast.
NY NOW and Greeting Card Association to co-locate events in February 2026
Events
Sept. 10, 2025
With the co-located events, *Noted will feature a dedicated pavilion within the NY NOW Winter Market show floor.
Atlanta’s Fall Market and Casual Market Atlanta align for mid-season sourcing
Events
Sept. 9, 2025
The co-located shows will offer over 450 home and gift showrooms along with 120 casual furnishings resources this September.
ANDMORE announces new executive team to support growth
Business
Sept. 3, 2025
Trade show venue operator has tapped a new chief financial officer and made several other executive level appointments.
The Petting Zoo rebrands to Zoologee
Wholesaler News
Sept. 3, 2025
From Petting Zoo to Zoologee: With this new chapter the company has a new name but the same passion for nature, learning and joyful connection.
Basking in the beach
Trends
Sept. 2, 2025
Pamper patrons with the scents and sensations of the sea.
Tide-turning towel displays
Merchandising
Sept. 2, 2025
The latest beach towels provide attractive display options and are packed with purpose and portability.
For the beach and beyond: Beach Bags
Trends
Sept. 2, 2025
Seaside retailers stock a variety of beach bags for practical purchases, gifting, accessorizing and impulse.
3 simple tweaks for cash flow improvement
Business
Sept. 2, 2025
Keep your business afloat with these simple strategies for improving cash flow.
Capturing sea vibes
Trends
Sept. 2, 2025
Apparel trends along the coast are soft, retro and souvenir-centric.
From concept to reality
Profiles
Sept. 2, 2025
Cuffy’s vision of creating a retail destination on Cape Cod is a longtime dream come true.
Starfish Award Winner: Little Anchor Boutique
Starfish Award Winner Profiles
Aug. 29, 2025
Little Anchor Boutique finds many ways to connect and give back to its Cape Cod community.
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