Product Features

Raising Awareness

Two companies are taking the extra effort to spread kindness in the world by offering merchandise that gives back to autism and pandemic-related causes. AUTISM AWARENESS ORNAMENT Kurt S. Adler's mission is “to raise awareness... more »

The Name Game

As the retail marketplace evolves, consumers have voiced a desire for products that help them connect to places, favorite activities, past times and other memorable experiences. DEMDACO is introducing the Make It Yours line, a... more »

Stick To It

With a work hard play hard attitude, the team at Stickers Northwest in Tacoma, Washington is getting both done, and growing the business at the same time. Tony Saddler began selling stickers as a side... more »

Autism Awareness Ornament

Jamie Adler, account and marketing manager for Kurt S. Adler explained that its mission is “to raise awareness and money to support the American Autism Association by selling beautiful and thoughtful Christmas ornaments.” A portion... more »

Hopeful Bowl

We had the honor of interviewing Dirk Vogel, business development U.S. for FIFTYEIGHT Products to learn more about the Hopeful Bowls that provide a way for retailers and consumers to give-back to pandemic-related causes.  [caption... more »

Cultivating Calm

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, stress levels have been soaring. As it swept across the globe, fear and uncertainty reigned. COVID made an enormous impact on well-being as it disrupted routines, created vast... more »

Hot Finds

In this year of unknowns, it is exciting to see new gift and home product lines launching. Vaccinations and the easing of travel restrictions have retailers more willing to make the trip to attend trade... more »

Connecting

Greeting cards, journaling and snail mail in general have become very important in the past year, as individuals reach out to others and themselves in meaningful ways. Creative designs and sentimental and even humorous sentiments... more »