Product Features

3rd Annual Eco-Choice Awards

The SustainAbility display at this summer's New York International Gift Show was full of worthy candidates for this edition of the Eco Choice Awards. Find out which ones made the cut. What exactly constitutes an... more »

Milestone Markers

C & F EnterprisesGraduation pillow can be customized with picture of senior and presented along with gift card in holder shaped to look like graduation hat complete with tassel. 888.889.9868cnfei.com Anna GriffinAnna Griffin's "Over the... more »

Trending Up Fall 2011

Orange Circle StudioMini Boxes of Recipes feature six titles: Cupcakes, French Cookies, Chocolate, Tea Time, Champagne Cocktails and Small Bites. Each mini box is embellished with foil stamping and contains 20 epicurean recipes. Each illustrated... more »

GREEN Retailer Fab Finds Fall 2011

GLOB Botanically crafted paints are made from fruits, vegetables, flowers and spices with natural ingredients and organic extracts. Come in six colors: Lemon Verbena, Pomegranate, Berry Blue, Tangerine, Basil Green and Plum Purple. Packets are... more »

Fab Finds Fall 2011

Chicago Importing Company Christmas soda is Grandpa Lundquist's version of Sweden's popular Christmas drink, Julmust. Produced with pure cane sugar and authentic Julmust extract imported from Sweden. Christmas Soda is the cold equivalent of the... more »

Fall Forecast 2011

burlapTREND Beauty in Burlap At a time when repurposing is so very "in," burlap feels just right. The earthy fabric, once commonly associated with feedbags, is lending its rustic charm to a variety of giftware.... more »

The Power of Flowers

Come on, get happy. If you're looking to do just that, flowers can fill the need—after all, there's a reason they were chosen to symbolize peace and love in the '60s. With mood-boosting powers and... more »

Working Wedding Wonders

Wow your brides-to-be by stocking the very best for their special day. Their satisfied word-of-mouth recommendations mean you'll have many more customers to have and to hold. Brides, bridesmaids, and brides' mothers are still shopping... more »

A Reason to Cheer

Ah, the holiday season! It's a time to eat, drink, and be merry. While holidays are traditionally a time for entertaining, Michelle Lamb, editorial director of the trends newsletter, The Trend Curve, believes that the... more »

Playing It Smart

For manufacturers and retailers in the toy industry product innovation and marketing are serious business. Ten years ago, Kim Staller would never have predicted that E.A.T.S. Gifts in New York, would stock as many toys... more »