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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 »
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 »
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 »
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
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 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 »