Product Features

It’s Beginning to Smell a Lot Like Christmas…

Candles do well in stores year-round, but nothing compares to the holiday season, when 35 percent of candles are sold, according to the National Candle Association. In some part, that’s likely due to scent being... more »

Sustainable Stationery

Green paper products are here to stay — here’s what you need to know about this eco-friendly product category. The green trend that swept through the marketplace a handful of years ago is gone —... more »

‘Tote’-lly Trendy

Take a look at any sales forecast and you will see handbags garnering quite a chunk of the accessories pie enjoying almost as much of the share as jewelry. After all, it's the accessories that... more »

Hot Off The Press

The crafts movement is revitalizing an interest in letterpress stationery. Find out how and what makes this category just your type. The look, the feel of letterpress. The texture, imprinted messaging and handmade appeal of... more »

Doing Good

Giving back to your community is not only a feel-good exercise, it’s a strong marketing tool in your arsenal. See how two winning retailers do just that. What goes around comes back around. Gift shops... more »

Trends: Today & Tomorrow

A beautiful meld of contrasts, coral mimics delicate branches reaching for the sky, yet exists in clusters to stay grounded at the bottom of the sea. Similarly, the coral color encompasses a range from soft... more »

Home Sweet Home

No more tcotchkes. Clear the clutter. Here are trends that are coming home to roost in the home decor category. Today’s technology allows us more ways than ever to discover different ideas for decorating our... more »