Product Features

Group Buying for Greenies

A new website offers big discounts on eco-conscious products and services. Consumers with an eye on their pocketbooks have had a whole new way to save money the past couple of years, with a 21st-century... more »

Spooktacular Sales!

The numbers speak for themselves. Last year, Halloween sales were forecast to reach $5.8 billion. As Halloween has increasingly become a social party occasion, that number has been steadily trending upward. And this means plenty... more »

Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Women know: Sisterhood is a lot of fun and even good for them. As the numbers of Bunco groups and book clubs multiply, also on the rise is the number of trendy products that appeal... more »

GREEN Fab Finds Spring 2011

Polli Stainless steel jewelry is made from 75% recycled material, and the kohl gold from 100% recycled material. All packaging is made from 100% recycled cardboard. Polli has been certified as Low CO2 by the... more »

Third Annual Eco-Choice Awards

A self-contained plant in a bottle, single-garden organic tea, and notebooks that take a trip back in time took home the top green awards at the New York International Gift Fair's winter show.At the winter... more »

Fab Finds Spring 2011

bee well wishes Made for people recuperating from serious illness and/or treatment. Clothes have generous fit and made with soft materials. Come in a bright orange box, wrapped in tissue with a signature sticker, short... more »

Hospital Gift Shops: The Right Retail Prescription

The heartbeat of any health care facility, hospital gift shops benefit from a captive clientele, but they also have the tough task of merchandising to repeat customers, replenishing quick-turnover stock, and operating on a largely... more »

A Good Wrap

No, it's not an oxymoron. Gift wrap can be green. Tree-free paper, recycled wrap and a stunning array of reusable bags are giving this category a strong sales boost. It was once common for people... more »

Celebrating Stationery

Stationery's Sizzling Trends Think digital communications have made a dent in stationery? Think again! Today's consumers continue to lean on fine stationery to convey their message with etiquette and a good dose of élan. Greeting... more »

Trending Up Spring 2011

Gourmet Garbage Gourmet Garbage is a blend of dark, white and milk chocolates, butter crunch chunks, peanut butter morsels, and chocolate covered pretzel pieces in a 12oz. jar. Works with ice cream, cupcakes and more.... more »