Holidays

Holiday Shopping Could Exceed Expectations

The 2021 holiday season appears to be on track to exceed the National Retail Federation’s forecast for record spending despite supply chain disrupti... more »

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Mother’s Day Spending Expected to Reach New High

Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a record $28.1 billion this year, up $1.4 billion from 2020, according to the annual survey released toda... more »

Kurt S. Adler Inc. Décor Trends for 2021

Décor Trends for 2021

Trends are constantly changing, and it’s essential to always offer the newest and latest products to your customers. Our product development team go... more »

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NRF Reports Holiday Shoppers Took Advantage of Early, Thanksgiving Weekend Deals

An estimated 186.4 million consumers took advantage of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and shopped in-store and online this year, according to the an... more »

Retail Customers Prioritize Spending on Family, Friends this Holiday Season

Buying gifts for friends and loved ones is a way for consumers to shift focus from the uncertainty and stress of the pandemic to celebrating the holid... more »

Dirty Secrets Kicker Tips and ideas IGCs can use to merchandise holiday items.

The Four C’s of Christmas Trends

After what we’ve all been through this year, I might be suspicious of someone who honestly believes they KNOW what’s in anyone’s shopping brains... more »