Features

Mobile boutique debuts with holiday presence, fresh Christmas trees

Joshua Tree, California, is a great place to visit in the winter — mild temperatures, stunning landscapes, desert flora and fauna, and the unique and distinctive Joshua Tree. The one thing it was missing was... more »

Eid Creations brings Ramadan, Eid partyware to untapped market

As seen in Holiday Shop 2023 To act as a pioneer in an underrepresented marketplace is no easy feat, but Eid Creations has helped to create a more inclusive retail space by doing just that.... more »

The Whitney Shop celebrates the ‘artists among us’

Community is at the heart of The Whitney Shop. Situated in the lively Meatpacking District in Manhattan is The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney. According to the museum,... more »

5 minutes with ANDMORE’s Sarah Mount

Editor's note: Since the time of this interview, International Market Centers (IMC) has rebranded as ANDMORE. All IMC references in the quotes have been updated to reflect the company's new name for clarity's sake.  As... more »

Editor’s picks: Atlanta Market laden with new, shopworthy finds

Buyers worldwide gathered in the Peach State for Atlanta Market at AmericasMart Atlanta. The summer 2023 edition took place July 11-17 and featured fresh product from more than 6,000 lines across AmericasMart's three buildings, plus a... more »

What is your AIQ?

Artificial intelligence, also known as AI, seems like it was dropped on us like an explosion without warning. It literally is being discussed in its possible applications in every facet of our lives and in... more »

10 tips to maximize your email marketing

Email marketing is a tool specialty shop retailers have to engage with their customers, build brand loyalty and drive sales. One key ingredient for successful email marketing campaigns is a solid database of customer email... more »

Meet the Maker: Print & Pine’s Ryan Martz

Ryan Martz's latest business endeavor is is changing the way customers can experience art. Martz founded Fire & Pine in 2016, a... more »