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Melange Collection

Gushing over Plush: New designs, textiles take over plush market

If one toy has stood the test of time, it is plush. Stuffed animals have been the quintessential gift for babies and children for decades. Many... more »
Shoppe Object Featured Sarah

Shoppe Object: The New Look

I had a true adventure exploring the largest and best attended Shoppe Object to date in its expanded downtown digs. Here I’m all ready to kick off my sensational, sustainable stroll at the light-filled Skylight... more »
NY Now Sarah Schwartz

NY NOW: The Show of the Century!

What a treat to have experienced the centennial of NY NOW! Inspiring, intriguing design lined the aisles for the 100th time, literally. In the finest tradition of this market, the amount of fresh design was... more »

A Sense of Belonging: Four makers forge an industry path forward

The evidence is clear: Diversity helps businesses thrive. Diversity is crucial in every industry as it contributes to better conversation, employee participation and decision-making. In fact, diverse teams (made up of a range of ages,... more »

Merry & Bright: Previewing holiday 2024 décor

Retailers have packed away the remaining ornaments and ribbons from their holiday displays as Gift Shop Plus Winter 2024 went to press, but product designers already have their sights on the upcoming holiday 2024 décor debuts.... more »
Karma Gifts

Winter 2024 Trend Report: Nature’s Embrace

It's time to reconnect with nature. So much of our daily lives is spent looking at screens. In fact, the average person globally spent nearly seven hours looking at a screen per day in 2023... more »
Steadfast Supply

Curating Community: Steadfast Supply connects independent brands with consumers

In 2016, Virginia Blanca Arrisueño opened Steadfast Supply to fill a void she saw in the marketplace: There weren’t many retail opportunities for small businesses to sell their products and connect with other consumers. [caption... more »

Top 3 operations articles of 2023

These columns were the top-performers of 2023. 1. 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.... more »

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