China Tariffs Affect Economy…and Sales
The impact of trade wars and punitive tariffs on the U.S. travel goods market.
July 9, 2020
COVID-19 and the Travel Goods Business, Part II
Part II of our series on how the industry is operating amidst COVID-19: We check in with retailers and manufacturers to discover strategies and best practices that are helping them cope.
July 6, 2020
COVID-19 and the Travel Goods Business, Part I
What’s happening in the industry with COVID-19: Resources, products and reopening best practices from manufacturers and retailers alike.
June 29, 2020
Industry Buzz
People, product, company, and milestones news for the travel goods industry.
June 4, 2020
Show Happenings
Upcoming product developments; hot colors; a bumper crop of Tribbles; the rise of silicone; the growth in green; and more in-built organization than ever.
May 27, 2020
Next in Travel Gear
The items and trends that left the biggest, most lasting impressions on retailers as they walked the aisles of the world’s greatest travel products showcase.
May 22, 2020
TGA Product Awards
The very best of what’s new in travel gear: Best Use of Technology; Best New Design – Luggage; Best New Design – Backpack; Best New Design – Accessories; Most Eco-Friendly Product
May 22, 2020
RETAIL LAB Recap
Takeaways from The Show’s RETAIL LABS educational sessions, including emerging consumer trends and new best retail practices; generational marketing; social media strategies for time-strapped retailers; and the importance of BOPUS.
May 21, 2020
Seen at The Show: Products
Standout items from The 2020 Travel Goods Show, including innovative new carry-ons and checked bags; personal sleep cocoons; personal hygiene and health safeguards; travel security items and more.
May 21, 2020
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TGA joined almost 200 organizations representing the business community in urging President Biden to intervene in the ongoing West Coast port labor contract negotiations. The last West Coast port labor contract expired July 1, 2022.
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As anticipated, U.S. container imports in February were massively down from the highs of the previous year, with U.S. West Coast ports in particular suffering a huge 37% drop. According to the McCown report, which covers the top 10 U.S. container ports, import throughout last month fell a record 28%, the lowest level since March 2020.![]()
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