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PlantCon returns to Houston in April

March 18, 2024
PlantCon returns to Houston in April

With Heart Collective has announced that PlantCon International is scheduled to take place April 13-14 at NRG Center in Houston, Texas. The event kicks off with an opening reception on April 12 at the Houston... more »

March 18, 2024
Retail industry continues to be largest private-sector employer

The retail industry supported 55 million full-time and part-time jobs in 2022, accounting for 26% of total U.S. employment, according to a new report released by the National Retail Federation. The figures are up from... more »

March 15, 2024
NRF: Retail sales bounced back in February

Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows retail sales expanded in February after a strong but flat January, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “Retail sales rebounded in a solid fashion in February,... more »

March 14, 2024
NRF: Easter spending to exceed $22B this year

Consumer spending is expected to reach a total of $22.4 billion this Easter, according to the annual survey recently released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The total figure is the... more »

Garden Center Show Retailer Bus Tour details announced 800

March 12, 2024
Garden Center Show Retailer Bus Tour details announced

The scheduled stops have been announced for the Lawn & Garden Retailer Bus Tour, taking place on Monday, Aug. 7, the day before The Garden Center Show. The tour offers an exclusive look at several vibrant Chicagoland... more »

Dümmen Orange exhibit in new location at CAST

March 12, 2024
Dümmen Orange exhibiting in new location at CAST

Dümmen Orange is planning its exhibit for the upcoming California Spring Trials (CAST) 2024 with a new location this year. Center of Effort will host Dümmen Orange in Arroyo Grande, California, from 8 a.m. to... more »