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NRF Forecasts Retail Industry Sales Growth of 3.4 Percent in 2012

NRF Forecasts Retail Industry Sales Growth of 3.4 Percent in 2012

“Over the last 18 months, retailers have been on the forefront of the economic recovery – creating jobs, encouraging consumer spending, and investing in America,” said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. “Our 2012 forecast is a vote of confidence in the retail industry and our ability to succeed... <+>

Beating Expectations, Holiday Retail Sales Rise 4.1 Percent, According to NRF

Beating Expectations, Holiday Retail Sales Rise 4.1 Percent, According to NRF

"The right mix of strong promotions, lean inventories and an emphasis on value put retailers in the perfect position to end the year on a high note," said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. “A better-than-expected holiday season is welcome news for an economic recovery that continues to be sluggish, and demonstrates... <+>

GATE 2 & GATE STORYCON

GATE 2 & GATE STORYCON Live in Los Angeles February 4, 2012!

Transforming The World by Transforming Entertainment and Media

For two-and-a-half hours on a rainy Sunday afternoon at the Urth Café in Santa Monica, Calif., I sat across from John Raatz, the founder, board chairman, and CEO of GATE. I was there to interview him... <+>

Mobile Sales Grow

M-Commerce Sales Shoot Up as More Consumers Buy via Mobile

Sales will nearly double this year and more than quadruple again by 2015

Mobile commerce is still small compared to the overall ecommerce market, but m-commerce sales are on a steep upward trajectory, thanks in part to increasing adoption of smartphones and rising mobile internet... <+>

Buoyed by Strong Black Friday Weekend, November Retail Sales Rise 4.5 Percent, According to NRF

Buoyed by Strong Black Friday Weekend, November Retail Sales Rise 4.5 Percent, According to NRF

Retail Industry Sees Sales Growth for Seventeenth Consecutive Month

“Though consumers remain concerned about the economy, they are demonstrating an increased willingness to spend this holiday season, not only on gifts but also on small luxuries for themselves... <+>

Black Friday Weekend Shines as Shoppers Line up for Deals, Spend Record $52 Billion

Black Friday Weekend Shines as Shoppers Line up for Deals, Spend Record $52 Billion

Number of Thanksgiving Day, Early Bird Shoppers Highest in Survey History

For those keeping score, consumers’ voracious appetites for great deals on Thanksgiving and Black Friday this year helped secure this weekend’s place in the record books. According to a National Retail Federation... <+>

December 26 To See Up To 60% Increase In Foot-Traffic Over Last Year

December 26 To See Up To 60% Increase In Foot-Traffic Over Last Year

Calendar Shift May Catch Retailers Unprepared

Retailers may get a late Christmas gift this year - up to 60 percent more shoppers will walk through their doors on Dec. 26 than on the same day last year. Shoppers will come out in full force on the day after Christmas because it falls on a Monday for the first time... <+>

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FEBRUARY {+}

Spring Fair International
Feb. 5-9, Birmingham, U.K.
609/921-0222

Body Soul & Spirit Expo
Feb. 17-19, Toronto, Ontario
877/560-6830

Buyers Market of American Craft
Feb. 17-20, Philadelphia, Pa.
410/889-2933

San Francisco International Gift Fair
Feb. 18-21, San Francisco, Calif.
678/285-3976
  Alberta Gift Show
Feb. 19-22, Edmonton, Alberta,Canada
416/642-1054

Denver Gift, Home, Jewelry & Resort Show
Feb. 25-28, Denver, Colo.
800/289-6278

Louisville Gift Show
Feb. 26-27, Shepherdsville, Ky.
513/861-1139

GlobalShop: The Retail Solutions Event
Feb. 29-Mar. 2, Las Vegas, Nev.
508/743-0527


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MARCH {+}

Portland Gift and Accessories Show
Mar. 3-5, Portland, Ore.
800/346-1212

Lansing Gift Show
Mar. 4-6, Lansing, Mich.
231/526-1270

Montreal Gift Show
Mar. 4-7, Montreal, Quebec
877/281-0005

Natural Products Expo West
Mar. 8-11, Anaheim, Calif.
866/458-4935
  Contemporary Crafts Market
Mar. 10-11, San Francisco, Calif.
808/422-7362

Columbus MarketPlace Show
Mar. 16-19, Dublin, Ohio
888/332-8979

New England Products Trade Show
Mar. 17-19, Portland, Maine
800/638-6787

Dallas Total Home and Gift Market
Mar. 22-25, Dallas, Texas
800/325-6587



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APRIL {+}

Hawaii Market Merchandise Expo
Apr. 14-16, Honolulu, Hawaii
800/525-5275

The Chicago Market: Living and Giving Spring Sample Sale
Apr. 19-20, Chicago, Ill.
800/677-6278

Body Soul & Spirit Expo
Apr. 20-22, Calgary, Alberta,Canada
877/560-6830

SMART Jewelry Show
Apr. 21-23, Chicago, Ill.
847/918-9495
  Minneapolis Mart Gift, Home & Accessory Show
Apr. 22-24, Minnetonka, Minn.
800/626-1298

Northern Michigan Gift & Souvenir Show
Apr. 22-24, Harbor Springs, Mich.
231/526-1270

Body Soul & Spirit Expo
Apr. 27-29, Regina, Saskatchewan
877/560-6830



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