Edited by Megan Smalley
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.
AAA lists top domestic travel destinations for Labor Day weekend
Business
Aug. 28, 2025
Orlando ranks as a hotspot for Labor Day weekend travel based on the company’s booking data.
NY NOW Summer Market connected buyers ahead of holiday season
Events
Aug. 26, 2025
Show organizers also plan to make several updates for its Winter 2026 event.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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