In an effort to build customer engagement, capture wallet share and accelerate sales growth, retailers in 2012 will focus on a number of customer-centric functions, including IT and ecommerce investments... <+>
Building on the momentum of a strong holiday shopping season and propelled by gift card redemptions and warm weather, retailers’ January sales saw solid growth across the board... <+>
Love may not cost a thing, but consumers this year are set to spoil their friends, family and loved ones this Valentine’s Day in a very big way. According to NRF’s 2012 Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by BIGinsight... <+>
“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... <+>
"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... <+>
“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... <+>
| 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 More trade shows...<+> |
| 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 More trade shows...<+> |
| 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 More trade shows...<+> |
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