Category: Retail

Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket M...

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The Food Marketing Institute reports that nearly 2 million shopping carts (trollies) are stolen each year in the United States, translating into a per-store loss of $8,000 to $10,000 annually, and that's...

January

Intimate Apparel Week: February 2-7

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One of several events per year held by the Intimate Apparel Council, Intimate Apparel Week seeks to stimulate growth within the industry by creating a forum to actively identify, address, and act on matt...

January

Food Service, Pride in Week: February 3-7

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Pride in Foodservice Week, since 1991, recognizes nutrition, foodservice professionals and other dietary professionals for their skill and dedication to the job.

January

Fashion Week New York (US-NY): February 6-...

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New York’s semiannual Fashion Week, (Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week), is the first of the "Big Four" fashion weeks including London, Paris and Milan. During New York Fashion Week over 250 events attracting...

January

CAMEX, New Orleans (US-LA): February 8-11

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CAMEX is the only annual trade show in the world that specifically supports organizations that sell to colleges and college students. The trade show occurs annually. PLEASE NOTE: All televised and venu...

January

Jell-O Week, Ntl.: February 9-15

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Since Utah eats more Jell-O than any other state, it's fitting that the state declared National Jell-O Week in 2001 and made it the official state food. The wiggly food was invented by Peter Cooper in...

January

Fashion Week London (UK): February 14-18

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London Fashion Week is one of the "Big Four" fashion events with New York, Milan and Paris. This semi-annual four city trade exhibition focuses on trends in clothing and fashion. It occurs in London du...

January

Trade Show Image Week, Build a Better: Feb...

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Build a Better Trade Show Image Week seeks to educate companies who use Trade Shows within their marketing mix, best practices and how to increase the effectiveness of their trade show booths.

January

Fashion Week Milan (IT): February 18-24

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As part of the "Big Four" Fashion Weeks (the others being held in Paris, London and New York), this semi-annual event showcases and sets the fashion trends for years and decades to come. Every well-esta...

January

Bread, Real Bread Week: February 22 - Marc...

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A key component of the Real Bread Campaign, Real Bread Week first ran in 2009. This international awareness campaign celebrates real bread and the people who make it. The Campaign encourages bakeries and...

January

Fashion Week, Paris (FR): February 24-Marc...

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As part of the highly esteemed "Big Four" Fashion Weeks with London, Milan and New York, this biannual event attracts the biggest fashion brands in the world to showcase their latest pieces, with French t...

January

Fairtrade Fortnight (UK): February 25 - Ma...

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Fairtrade Fortnight is when campaigners, businesses, schools and places of worship show their support for the farmers and workers who grow our food in developing countries. From breakfasts to banquets, b...

January

G.I. Joe Day (1964): February 2

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GI Joe Day marks the anniversary of the launch of the first action figure created for boys, the GI Joe Doll, On February 2, 1964. The doll was retired in 1994 but continues on in video games.

January

Mailman Day, Thank a: February 4

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The Postal Service is the backbone of communication and a marvel of organization. Thank a Mailman Day, or the political correct Thank your Mail Carrier Day, celebrates the anniversary of the first postal...

January

Chopsticks Day, Ntl.: February 6

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Chopsticks have been around for some time and are believed to have originated during the Shang Dynasty (1766 - 1122 BC) and were originally used for cooking. The pointed end of the chopsticks will tell yo...

January

Frozen Yogurt Day, Ntl: February 6

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Originally called Frogurt, frozen yogurt was invented by HP Hood in 1970. With the health food craze of the 1970s, it quickly gained popularity as an alternative to ice cream. In the 1980s, seizing upon t...

January

Laugh & Get Rich Day: February 8

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Laugh and Get Rich Day is founded by retail marketing expert, motivational speaker and author Rick Segel. The idea of the holiday is to enjoy what you do for a living and laugh all the way to the bank.

January

Pizza Day, Ntl.: February 9

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Fourteen percent of all restaurants in the US are either Italian or serve pizza. It is one of the most common and beloved foods in the world. It began as a street food, sold from a cart in Naples, Italy c...

January

Break with your Wireless Carrier Day: Febr...

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Created by global wireless provider T-Mobile, Break with your Wireless Carrier Day is a promotion designed to encourage people to review their cellular contracts. If you're paying too much or not getting...

January

Teddy Bear Day, Intl. (1903): February 15

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On February 15, 1903 the first two Teddy Bears ever produced went on sale at 404 Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The bears were the invention of Morris Michtom’s wife Rose. Michtom petitioned Presi...

January