The Las Vegas Market is the ultimate destination for gift and home retailers in the West, offering a vibrant showcase of innovative brands and exciting products. Held at the World Market Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, this must-attend event runs from January 26–30, 2025. We’re rolling out the red carpet to make your market experience unforgettable! With exclusive shopping opportunities, exciting promotions, and a lineup of new brands, this is a show you don’t want to miss.
The Atlanta Market is back and bigger than ever! With its unmatched variety of products, innovative brands, and incredible networking opportunities, it’s the perfect way to kick off the new year and restock your store. At Road Runners, we’re making your market experience extra special with a packed schedule, exclusive offers, and brand-new product lines you won’t want to miss!
The Winter 2025 Show Season will kick off with the highly anticipated Dallas Total Home and Gift Market, running from January 8th through January 14th at the Dallas Market Center. As the first major show of the year, this market sets the tone for the spring season with exciting trends, innovative products, and unmatched opportunities to shop and discover new brands for your retail store.
Welcome to the 25th Anniversary Edition of the Road Runners Winter Buyers Guide! As we wrap up the busiest season of the year, we’re thrilled to share this special issue, designed to inspire and equip you for an incredible 2025. Packed with insights, trends, and must-have products, this milestone edition is truly one for the books.
There is no one set time or date that all stores swear by is the best day of the year to discount holiday merchandise. Some choose to go as early as late November, others the beginning of the month, some the week before Christmas and still others on December 26 or even in January.
Alicia Rightmer, an independent sales rep based in Houston, has a talent for finding products that her customers will love—and her personal favorite is hydraAromatherapy roller balls. Made in the USA, these high-quality aromatherapy oil blends offer a perfect balance of luxury, function, and repeat customer appeal. Here’s why Alicia is a devoted fan and recommends hydraAromatherapy to retailers and customers alike.
Cowgirl Chic is back and better than ever, making fashion and home décor waves thanks to musical icons like Beyoncé, Dolly Parton, and Miley Cyrus. This trend blends traditional Western elements—think cowboy boots, fringe details, and wide-brim hats—with contemporary silhouettes and modern twists.
Have you ever wondered how Boston International products could transform your store’s holiday displays? With their thoughtfully curated collections, Boston International makes it easy to integrate their wholesale merchandise with items you already stock. Check out this guide to stunning display ideas to spark your imagination…
Lauren Billingsley, the Alabama and Florida Panhandle independent sales rep, has a knack for discovering brands that transform the ordinary into something extraordinary. When it comes to Thomas Blonde, it’s no surprise this Oklahoma-based, woman-owned brand has earned her enthusiastic praise…
A few weeks ago, Road Runners co-hosted a retailer webinar with our partner The Boutique Hub. The holiday season is retailers’ busiest and most profitable time of the year, but with these advance planning tips, hopefully it can be a little stressful. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get ahead of the game.