Cultivating Calm

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, stress levels have been soaring. As it swept across the globe, fear and uncertainty reigned. COVID made an enormous impact on well-being as it disrupted routines, created vast... more »

From the Editor

On September 11, 2001, our nation witnessed a horrific attack and this fall marks the 20-year anniversary. Annual memorials and ceremonies mark this day in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. that honor and remember... more »

New book features wisdom learned from legendary Betty White

Throughout her life, Betty White has been seen as a beacon of good humor, straight-talk, kindness, compassion and grit. With a television career spanning more than 80 years (the longest on record), she is one... more »

A Perfect Union

2021 is a time like none other before it, so instead of the single Pantone Color of the Year, now we have two with which to conquer it — and each is an independent type... more »

Greeting Cards Give Back

Words, special sentiments and letting others know they are cared for are important, and two companies offer greeting cards that supply shoppers with effective, meaningful messages that not only allow recipients to feel loved, but... more »

Inspired Gift Giving

Offering a little something for all of life’s celebrations helps customers look like the hero, and that is exactly what the team at Barque is committed to. From unique and personalized gifts to custom invitations... more »

Top 10 Display Tips

I consider myself a creative curator. Spending the last 41 years in retail, I have learned a lot about merchandising and design. Between seven years at the iconic Fred Segal to another seven years at... more »

Home Grown!

American manufacturing has been in steady decline since the 1990s. Recently, however, there’s been a resurgence of interest in buying items that are Made in the USA, and a peak in interest for bringing manufacturing... more »