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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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....
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