Product Features

Personal Gains

Computer technology is greatly simplifying how personalized products are created and sold. Find out why there has never been a better time to get personal. In a world of mass-produced gifts, a small touch of... more »

The Sweet Smell of Success

A wide range of products is increasingly being included under the aromatherapy umbrella. Find out which ones qualify and what factors are driving demand. The scent of a rose. A spritz from an aerosol spray.... more »

Baby Lassos Profits!

Looking for a growth spurt in your sales? Appeal to adoring grandparents with standout gifts for baby. Take a look at what's new in this super cute product category. Babies are simply adorable and even... more »

Green Message in a Bottle

Health and environmental concerns work in synergy to drive the demand for reusable bottles. Find out what's new in the category and what your customers are looking for. In gyms, on public transportation, in airports,... more »

Fab Finds Winter 2011

  Dolan Geiman Handcrafted assemblages are constructed from salvaged wood, found objects, and other upcycled materials. Available in a variety of animal-themed made-to-order collections. 773.247.3775 dolangeiman.com OOTS! Flat Flowers are reusable window stickers of brightly... more »

The Power of Positivity

During rough times, everyone needs a pick-me-up. And that's precisely why inspirational products continue on their sizzling hot growth curve. Dan Zadra says you never know when you'll be making a memory. The founder and... more »

GREEN Fab Finds Winter 2011

  Apple and Bee Hemp coin purses are made from hemp and organic cotton. Lined with silky bamboo. Each purse is 100 x 120mm. Available in apple and bee designs. 917.400.8421 appleandbee.com Potting Shed Creations... more »

Winter Forecast 2011

Boxed In In a salute to the geometry of art deco, box chains are emerging as a trendy pattern to watch. Look for them not just on jewelry but in all manner of home accessories... more »

Trending Up Winter 2011

Anna GriffinCapitalizing on the popularity of the vintage look, antique floral imagery is accented with multiple layers and ribbon to make up this assortment of three-dimensional cards. Complete with coordinating lined envelopes, each design is... more »

Exhibit A: The Museum Store

Haley Shapley Museum gift shops have a set of operating conditions all their own—constantly changing exhibits and inventory, finding just the right products to tie in with the museum's mission and even staffing challenges. Find... more »