Lenox Corporation has created official inaugural gifts, which will be given to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. The engraved bowls will be presented at the inaugural luncheon following the swearing-in ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol.
At this year’s CES Unveiled NY, Shawn DuBravac, Consumer Technology Association chief economist, discussed several current economic and technology industry trends that will impact holiday sales.
It’s the eve of the recent New York Tabletop Market, and everyone in and around Forty One Madison seems more inclined at the moment, understandably, to discuss the night’s first presidential debate than the latest dining and entertaining trends.
The presidential election shouldn’t have a major impact on holiday shopping, according to a survey by RetailNext, although a significant proportion of consumers contend they will spend less depending on which candidate becomes president.