U.S. Court of International Trade rules 10% global tariffs illegal

May 8, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Three judges of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled May 7 that the 10% global tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in February were illegal. The 2–1 decision ruled that the tariffs imposed by the president under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 were “invalid” and …
GPLANN Event Rentals enters Canadian market

May 5, 2026  |  Company News, News

GPLANN Event Rentals – Tents, Weddings, Parties, has officially opened as an event rental company in Edmonton, Alta., Canada. It offers professional setup services for weddings, parties, and corporate gatherings. The announcement aligns with GPLANN’s mission to deliver reliable event rentals…
South Jersey Party Rentals expands with new headquarters

April 27, 2026  |  Company News, News

South Jersey Party Rentals, Mount Laurel, N.J., has opened a new headquarters and recently marked the milestone with an open house and ribbon-cutting event. The family-owned business, which has served New Jersey and the Philadelphia metro area since 1997, welcomed guests to tour the new facilit…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection opens IEEPA tariff refund portal

April 20, 2026  |  Industry News, News

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has developed the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal, which importers and brokers can use to submit refund requests for duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as authorized by a March 4 C…
ATA Women in Textiles Summit 2026 highlights leadership, connection and industry impact

April 17, 2026  |  ATA News, News

More than 100 professionals from across the U.S. textile industry gathered in Asheville, N.C., March 30–April 1 for the eighth annual Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Women in Textiles Summit, a dynamic, multiday event focused on leadership, mentorship and advancing women in a traditionally mal…
Call for candidates for ATA Board of Directors positions

April 15, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for open ATA Board of Directors positions. The ATA Board of Directors relies on highly engaged, volunteer leadership that is willing to represent our members, work with ATA leadership staff and provide guidance in the direction of the…
Euphoria Event Solutions acquired by Choura Events

April 6, 2026  |  News

Euphoria Event Solutions, Windsor, Conn., has been acquired by Choura Events, Torrance, Calif. The transaction was completed in January 2026. Euphoria Event Solutions was founded in 2006 by Stephen McKay, who now serves as east coast general manager of Euphoria Event Solutions, a…
24/7 Events acquires AV Party Rentals

April 6, 2026  |  Company News, News

24/7 Events, Valencia, Calif., has acquired AV Party Rentals, Newhall, Calif. The transition brings together two long-time, family-owned businesses that have served event rental customers in Southern California’s Santa Clarita community for more than 50 years. AV Party Rentals was f…
Party Reflections expands in North Carolina with latest acquisition

April 6, 2026  |  Company News, News

Party Reflections, based in Charlotte, N.C., has acquired Creative Solutions Special Events, an event rental company in Belmont, N.C. Founded in 1958, Party Reflections said this addition will expand its presence in the greater Charlotte market and reinforce its commitment to service and inventory a…
Inc. recognizes Houston Tents & Event

April 2, 2026  |  Company News, News

Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, announced that Houston Tents & Events has been ranked No. 71 on its sixth annual Inc. Regionals: Southwest list – the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing privately held com…