Product Features

A Dash of Humor

For some, the kitchen is a place of pleasure — whipping up creative meals, setting artistic table designs, serving guests, and indulging in delectable meals and desserts. For others, the kitchen is a destination that... more »

Gifts Get Personal

“I can’t tonight. I have plans with my cat.” If you have a cat (and a particularly witty mother), you’ve undoubtedly received this quote printed in some shape or form for your birthday. Perhaps on... more »

Casual Encounters

Today’s time-pressed hostesses and hosts are seeking casual elegance in entertaining. Rather than going formal, many are hosting wine or craft beer tastings in their kitchens. Some are inviting guests over to dine buffet style... more »

Hospital Gift Shops

  Hospital gift shops have a unique position of catering to customers who may not be experiencing the best of times. That doesn’t stop... more »

NSS Preview: I’ll Paper Manhattan

The National Stationery Show (NSS), the only North American event for the global stationery market, convenes in New York City at the Javits Convention Center May 20-23, 2018. Thousands of industry professionals from the U.S.... more »

Crazy for Kids’ Collectibles

Kids’ squishable collectibles. Fidget Spinners. Beanie Babies. Garbage Pail Kid Cards. What do they all have in common? At one point, they have become wildly popular as collectibles. In each case, what started out as... more »

Las Vegas Market, Houseware Design Awards big hit this winter

This winter's Las Vegas Market was nothing short of incredibly inspiring. From simply a product standpoint, there were so many new items and collections that were on point, trend-wise. These are some of our favorite... more »

Greetings from Germany

Editor-in-Chief Julie McCallum and Allison McKenzie, Gift Shop’s multimedia designer, recently attended Christmasworld in Frankurt, Germany. It was an exciting opportunity to discover products and trends in Europe to share with retailers in the United... more »

Coming Clean

After a long day, many people enjoy indulging in a decadent bath or shower experience. Luxe items such as soothing lotions, bath salts, and scented body washes can easily set the tone, transforming ordinary bath... more »

The Perfect Wedding Day

Everyone wants their wedding day to be perfect — the perfect dress, the perfect suit, the perfect ceremony, the perfect reception. It takes a million details to accomplish what will most likely be the largest... more »