Product Features

The Personal Touch

Whether they’re painted, printed, stitched or drawn on, products can now be personalized in more ways — and faster — than ever before. We dive into what makes this category so special. In a culture... more »

Small Business. Big Communities!

Increasingly aware of the power of shopping small, consumers spent $5.7 billion on Small Business Saturday. Find out how it worked and what you can do to keep the momentum going. The name “Small Business... more »

Comfort & Cheer for Hospital Gift Shops

Milestone Markers Baby Cards Zoe b Organic 888.407.7008 www.zoeborganic.com A Heads Up Bracelet Alerts Chic Alert Medical ID 646.692.9231 www.chicalertmedid.com Sibling Sentiments Big Brother or Big Sister Bears GUND 800.448.GUND www.gund.com Pray it Forward Prayer... more »

Trending Up, Winter 2014

Glug-a-Doodle-Doo Rooster Gluggle Jug Wade USA 516.368.8251 www.giftwarebywade.com (more…) more »

Here Comes The Sale

In 2014, weddings are expected to be a $56.3 billion industry nationwide, according to The Wedding Report, Inc., a research company headquartered in Tuscon, AZ, that tracks and forecasts the number of weddings and related... more »

Fair Trade’s Stirring Reception

Fair trade principles have become increasingly relevant in a rapidly interconnected world. Find out what’s new in this important product segment. Thanks to social media, many of us have instant access to news around the... more »

GREEN Retailer Fab Finds, Winter 2014

Block Party - The Urban Infant Set of six natural bamboo blocks contains the standard U.S recycling logos. Each block is a chunky 1.75'' for fun stacking and play and has the recycling numerals 1-6... more »

Born in the USA

Buying “Made in America” makes a difference in local economies. Increasing numbers of your customers are waking up to that message. Yet will they pay more for locally sourced goods? Read on. The economy, a... more »

Jewelry Rocks

Jewelry is the quintessential component of “hot” couture. Here are some fun product trends in the category that dazzled and shined at the summer markets. (more…) more »

Bath and Body Perks

Looking for a product category that’s sure to make a splash? Look no further than bath and body care. This strong performer, retailers say, always cleans up well. There’s a shift afoot in the bath... more »