Edited by Megan Smalley
Las Vegas Market opens registration for Winter 2027
Events
Oct. 14, 2026
Show organizers encourage planning ahead for the event, which happens the same week as the NCAA Championship.
NY NOW expands Winter 2027 brand roster
Events
Oct. 9, 2026
Rockview Management Group reports strong early interest with a roster of new, returning and expanding brands.
Spring styles to take center stage at Dallas Apparel & Accessories
Events
Oct. 9, 2026
The October event will showcase spring styles as well as immediate buys to help retailers close out the year strong.
Dallas Market Center launches Retail Ready program
Business
Oct. 9, 2026
The training program offers AI education to help independent retailers.
Informa acquires Clarion Events to grow its B2B Live Events segment
Business
Oct. 8, 2026
Clarion Events manages several large trade shows in the retail industry, including the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show and The Smoky Mountain Gift Show.
Atlanta Market opens registration for Winter 2027 event
Events
Sept. 28, 2026
The show will celebrate its 70th anniversary at the event Jan. 12-17, 2027.
Mud Pie announces Spring 2027 Kids’ collection
Wholesaler News
Sept. 24, 2026
The company is also launching a new wholesale freight structure to support retailers.
The Boutique Hub names Heart on Main Street Giveback Recipient for 2026 Pink Friday
Business
Sept. 14, 2026
Independent retailers nationwide are invited to participate in a free shopping event that supports small businesses and gives back to the retail community.
Virtuoso identifies trends redefining luxury travel in 2026
Business
Sept. 4, 2026
Fall has become a more popular time for the luxury travel market.
Atlanta Apparel closes out August 2026 Market Week
Events
Sept. 2, 2026
Buyers discovered Spring/Summer 2027 collections for contemporary, resort immediates and formalwear.
Dallas Market Center posts high attendance for August shows
Events
Sept. 2, 2026
Show organizers report new buyer growth and attendance gains in every region since 2022.
Starboard debuts new retail experiences for Royal Caribbean
Retailer News
Aug. 19, 2026
Royal Caribbean will feature new Starboard retail partnerships and experiences on its new Legend of the Seas ship.
Dallas Market Center named finalist for Trade Show Executive’s 2026 Good Impact Award
Business
Aug. 18, 2026
The nomination recognizes Dallas Market Center’s Stand With Main Street initiative supporting independent retailers in wake of tariffs.
Retail fraud schemes on rise as shoplifting declines
Business
Aug. 11, 2026
NRF’s The Impact of Theft & Violence 2026 report finds that phone scams, loyalty fraud and gift card theft have increased in the past year.
Shoppe Object sets records with attendance and exhibitor roster
Events
Aug. 10, 2026
The Summer Edition of the show reported growth in international brands exhibiting.
Las Vegas Market wraps up with strong buyer turnout
Events
Aug. 10, 2026
The show debuted its new First Finds temporaries as well as a variety of educational programming for buyers.
NY NOW summer edition delivers increased traffic and order writing
Events
Aug. 5, 2026
The show featured 460 brands and a 5% growth in buyer attendance compared with the last summer edition.
NY NOW unveils new show strategy for Winter 2027 market
Events
Aug. 3, 2026
The Winter edition will feature the return of the Handmade section as well as the Greeting Card Association’s Noted event.
Dallas Market Center announces show dates through 2028
Events
July 30, 2026
January shows will shift one week later beginning in 2028.
Dallas Market Center preps for August Apparel & Accessories Market
Events
July 27, 2026
The August event will put footwear in the spotlight with a display providing merchandising tips for this category.
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