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This Grass Is Greener

This sustainable resource is a great choice for eco-friendly materials from furniture to clothing. Bamboo and other sustainable materials are becoming hot commodities for producing jewelry, gifts and housewares as more consumers seek out eco-friendly... more »

Eco-Choice Awards for Spring 2014

With the field of eligible candidates growing every time, the latest edition of the Eco Choice Awards recognized outstanding environmentally conscious products that stood out in a sea of stiff competition. The ninth edition of... more »

Baby is Big

A timeless category for gift stores, baby continues its heavy growth spurt with new product introductions. Alyssa Tierney is a big believer in shops carrying, at the very least, a few great baby gifts. “Baby... more »

Fab Finds for Spring 2014

Petal Luxe Glass Flower Bowl Emilio Robba 305.572.0203 www.emiliorobba.com (more…) more »

Trending Up Spring 2014

Happy Campers Gypsy Garden Minis Studio M 800.886.3121 www.magnetworks.com (more…) more »

GREENRetailer Fab Finds for Spring 2014

Check out our picks for green fab finds for spring. (more…) more »

Going Global

Growing Roots in Alaska GrassRoots Fair Trade Store Jill Dean, Owner Anchorage, AK www.grassrootsfairtrade.com When Jill Dean opened the doors of her gift shop in Anchorage, Alaska, five years ago, it was the only fair... more »

Trends: Today & Tomorrow

Think Pink For those looking for a subtle burst of color to follow a muted winter, a go-to hue for the first half of 2014 is pink. Never stealing the show, this year’s medium pink... more »

Fab Finds, Winter 2014

Our picks for the fabulous finds of winter 2014. (more…) more »

Housewares Are Hot!

The marriage of form and function (and fun) is making housewares a vibrant product category. The colorful tumblers, some 600 to 700 of them, are stacked seven feet high against a 24-foot wide wall in... more »