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On-par humor: Subpar Parks advocates for national parks using one-star reviews

Who would've thought one-star reviews could help to promote national parks? Amber Share, owner of Amber... more »

Meet the maker: New technology speeds up creative flow at nora fleming

For almost 20 years, the nora fleming company has been celebrating life’s precious moments. The nora fleming collection pairs traditional ivory-colored serving platters and home décor pieces with unique, decorative inserts, “minis,” that represent holidays... more »

Retail chat: The mindset of a successful leader

We chatted with 40 Under 40 Class of 2021 honoree Gavin Marks to get his perspective on what it takes to make it as a great boss and all-around successful leader. Whether you are running... more »

The power of Pinterest: A retailer’s guide to success (Part 1)

Since its launch in 2010, Pinterest has quickly become one of the top social media platforms — boasting 300 billion pins and over 400 million monthly active users. It’s one of the best ways to... more »

Open-to-buy inventory management key for retail store owners

Have you ever heard of open-to-buy (OTB) inventory management? If you’re a retail store owner, chances are you know what it is — and if you don’t, it’s something worth learning. OTB management is an... more »

Diversity matters: Show initiative allows for more representation in home, gift industry

New York's semiannual home and gift show, Shoppe Object, was built around a sense of shared community. Billed as a more curated, intimate alternative to its larger corporate counterparts, Shoppe Object — and its Shoppe... more »

Going mobile: Considerations for incorporating a food truck at your retail event

You have a store full of customers — how can you get them to stay longer? Feed them of course. Two garden centers share the different roads they followed to having food trucks on their property and... more »

Holiday 2023 Preview

Featured image: RAZ Imports While retailers are resetting their stores after the fourth quarter, product designers and trend forecasters are busy preparing for the next installment of the holiday season. “Influenced by fashion and home... more »