
Lenise Willis
Editor-in-Chief at Gifts & Decorative Accessories
Digital Content Strategist at BridgeTower Media
Articles
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1 month ago |
hfndigital.com | Lenise Willis
Industry experts weigh in on how tariffs will delay seasonal orders, affect margins and create production challenges. While vendors and manufacturers across the gift and home industry are simultaneously strategizing while hoping the increased tariff on China is reversed, seasonal brands are experiencing extra pressure from the Chinese tariff and don't have the luxury of waiting things out.
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1 month ago |
giftsanddec.com | Lenise Willis
From travel hacks to efficient planning, these smart tips will help save money and time while attending trade markets. They say you have to spend money to make money, but what do you do when times are hard and the ever-important market season is just around the corner? Become extra savvy, according to one retailer. “Going to market is definitely an expense, but one I think is worth making,” said Beth Rich of Mix It Up in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
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1 month ago |
hometextilestoday.com | Lenise Willis
In This Article:Consumer Confidence Index fell 7.9 points to a five-year lowExpectations Index dropped to 54.4, lowest since October 2011Tariffs, inflation and stock market fears driving pessimismRecession concerns and income outlook weigh heavily on householdsNew York – With constantly changing information about tariffs and worries over increasingly high inflation, consumers are concerned about the future.
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1 month ago |
giftsanddec.com | Lenise Willis
In This Article:Consumer Confidence Index fell 7.9 points to a five-year lowExpectations Index dropped to 54.4, lowest since October 2011Tariffs, inflation and stock market fears driving pessimismRecession concerns and income outlook weigh heavily on householdsWith constantly changing information about tariffs and worries over increasingly high inflation, consumers are concerned about the future.
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1 month ago |
giftsanddec.com | Bill McLoughlin |Cindy Hodnett |Lenise Willis
Despite tariff woes and challenges, High Point Market attendees were feeling charitable this week, with several fundraising events planned and remarkable donations made by a few industry veterans. In a moment that will be talked about by the high point market crowd for years to come Dr. Man Li Wong, chairman of Manwah Holdings, concluded his speech accepting City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Award by making a $1 million donation to the organization on behalf of his family.
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