2010 Holiday Buyer’s Guide

  Candle Warmers Ceramic Candle Warmer Lantern™ A soft halogen light warms the top of the candle releasing the candle's fragrance within minutes and creates the ambiance of a burning candle. www.candlewarmers.com | 800.262.2305 Candle... more »

Jewelry Jazzes up Sales

Your customers are increasingly using jewelry to update their wardrobes. Find out why this old staple continues to dazzle retailers and consumers alike. There's an interesting experiment in frugality out there called The Six Items... more »

2nd Annual Eco-Choice Awards

At the summer edition of the New York International Gift Fair, hundreds of products competed for Eco Choice Awards in three major categories. Here are the winners.In August, more than 250 companies participating in the... more »

Fab Finds Fall 2010

  House on the Hill Handcrafted cookie presses and molds are made in centuries old German and Bavarian traditions. These molds are traditionally used to make springerle—a type of cookie with an embossed design. Over... more »

The Comforts of ‘Country’

The definition of country might still be evolving but sales from the category can be rock-solid. At a time when your customers are yearning for simple comforts, find out how selling country-themed products can help... more »

GREEN Fab Finds Fall 2010

  Bedol This alarm clock runs completely on water with no need for batteries. The clock turns the water's ions into electrical current for continuous, clean energy. Water needs to be replenished every 10 weeks... more »

Recycled’s Growing Reach

Recycling consumer goods is a sure way of going green. As consumers' desire for sustainably produced green products is increasing, vendors are churning out products made with recycled elements that are not only green but... more »

Fall Forecast 2010

They're a Hoot! Fluffy owls are showing up everywhere from dinner plates and jewelry to table linens and toys. Nest these winged nocturnals in your store and watch sales soar. Resources Midwest-CBK800.394.4225 www.mwcbk.com Jack Rabbit... more »

Fab Finds Summer 2010

  BevShots Line of micro-art features microscopic images of beer, wine and cocktails, all available as customizable modern art.  No two beverage shots look alike, with images representing an array of colors and patterns. 850.807.0507... more »

‘Tis the Season!

It's the most wonderful time of the year—for sales. Find out what's new in holiday décor and how you can add a dash of cheer to fourth quarter sales. Candy Johnson, owner of Cactus Flower... more »