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Category: Retail
Highlighting global events relating to selling of products and services to the end consumer, be it an individual or company.
The retail category governs promotions and the sale of goods and services, wholesale and retail, whether digitally or in the real world.
Retail Events
Nonprofit Day, Ntl. (1894): August 17
Daily
On August 17, 1894, the US Congress passed the Wilson-Gorman Tariff Act. The act allowed charitable institutions and nonprofit organizations to avoid or minimize their federal and state tax burdens in the...
January
Thrift Shop Day, Ntl. (1899): August 17
Daily
National Thrift Shop Day celebrates buying and selling things at a discount. It is supported by several thrift retailers nationwide, including Goodwill Industries, which offers discounts and special progr...
January
Mail Order Catalog Day (1872): August 18
Daily
Mail Order Catalog Day marks the anniversary of the premiere of the first catalog, the Montgomery Ward Catalog, in 1872. At the time of its publication, it was revolutionary, a unique marketing and deli...
January
Bow Day, Intl.: August 19
Daily
International accessories retailer Claire's created International Bow Day before starting the school year. For centuries, bows have adorned clothes, hair, hats, and other accessories. Items like the bowti...
January
Burger Day, Bleeker Ntl. (UK): August 21
Daily
BLEEKER'S NATIONAL BURGER DAY In 2013, the publication Mr. Hyde played a pivotal role in the birth of National Burger Day. What started as a celebration of the humble yet beloved burger has now become a...
January
Festival Mode and Design, Montreal (CA-QC)...
Weekly
The Fashion & Design Festival celebrates creativity and culture through the works of Canadian designers, retailers, and international trendsetters. The event includes fashion shows, live creative sessions...
January
Coconut Week, Ntl.(PH): August 24-29 (est)
Weekly
NATIONAL COCONUT WEEK IN THE PHILIPPINES: CELEBRATING THE NATIONAL CROP Every August, the Philippines observes National Coconut Week, promoting the coconut industry, a cornerstone of the country's agricu...
January
Second-hand Wardrobe Day, Ntl.: August 25
Daily
National Secondhand Wardrobe Day commemorates hand-me-downs, clothing passed down from an older sibling or friend, bought from, and donated to a thrift shop. During this day, people free up their wardrobe...
January
Composites Week, Ntl.: August 25-29
Weekly
NATIONAL COMPOSITES WEEK: HIGHLIGHTING INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY National Composites Week, held annually in August, celebrates the advancements and applications of composite materials in the United S...
January
Bowtie Day, Ntl.: August 28
Daily
The bowtie appears to have originated in Croatia during the 1600s. It was functional and decorative, keeping collars closed in much the same way we use cravats today. Of course, French aristocrats, always...
January
Power Rangers Day, Intl. (1993): August 28
Daily
On August 28, 1993, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers premiered on Fox Kids Network. With the creation of Saban Entertainment (Haim Saban and Shuki Levy), the Power Rangers became a cultural phenomenon dur...
January
Banks, Intl Day Of: December 4
Daily
On December 19, 2019, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 74/245, designating December 4 as the International Day of Banks. The day recognizes the significant potential of multilateral and other in...
January
Bartender Day: December 5
Daily
International Bartender Day (formerly National) pays homage to the longstanding and rich history of bartending, a profession that has been a part of human culture since ancient times. The day originated i...
January
Bike Shop Day, Ntl.: December 6
Daily
National Bike Shop Day began in 2017. Its purpose is to bring together independent bike stores across the country and educate the public about the economic, ecological, and health benefits of bicycling. A...
January
Black Pound Day (UK): December 6
Daily
Born in 2020 in the wake of the Black Lives Matter global protest, Black Pound Day in the United Kingdom is a monthly event occurring on the first Saturday of each month. The purpose is to ask consumers t...
January
Brown Shoes Day: December 4
Daily
Brown Shoes Day, or Wear Brown Shoes Day, is a day for wearing brown shoes. The origins of this jokey holiday aren’t clear, but one can easily assume that someone got tired of everyone wearing the same bo...
January
Buckwheat Month: December
Monthly
December is Buckwheat Month. Buckwheat is cultivated for its grain-like seeds. Despite its name, buckwheat is not related to wheat and is actually a member of the rhubarb and sorrel family. It originated...
January
Cabernet Day (1642): December 4
Daily
Cabernet Day marks the death anniversary of Cardinal Richelieu on December 4, 1642. Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the world's most renowned red wine grape varieties, has a rich history steeped in viticultur...
January
Cocoa Day: December 13*
Daily
Cocoa, the base ingredient of chocolate, is truly a family affair. Currently, 90% of all cocoa comes from family farms of fewer than five hectares each. The Mayans were the first to use cocoa beans with...
January
Consumer Week, National (UK): December 1-7
Weekly
National Consumer Week seeks to raise awareness amongst UK consumers of their rights and protections under the law. Throughout the year, the various entities involved in promoting this week work to educ...
January
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