Product Features

Green Buildings; Green Stores

As laws requiring green building codes get on board, here's a primer on what to look for in your leasing agreement and where. City ordinances and landlords are mandating green building materials and operational materials... more »

Summer Forecast

Beauty in Butterflies Butterflies provide the newest images seen on many products this season. Imagined in free flight, butterflies provide a particularly emblematic image for carefree abandon and they incorporate many colors in their wing... more »

Trending Up Summer 2010

ArtecnicaBright Times are pop-out votive candleholders that emerge from lively patterned metal disks with a pull of a finger. Candle light gets converted into elaborate shadows. Fully expanded, Bright Times can also be used as... more »

GREEN Fab Finds Spring 2010

Modern Day Masala USDA organic-certified spices and mixes allow for easy cooking of Indian food. Each mixture comes with a recipe card. A variety of mixes for vegetarian and meat dishes and spice blends available.... more »

Spring Forecast

Edible Art Handmade chocolates are crafted with colorful, edible vintage patterns. Design transfer sheets are applied to gourmet chocolates giving the presentation a special touch. Consider selling chocolates designed with your gift shop's logo. Resources:... more »

On The Cards

Greeting cards include a mix of time-honored staples and newer trends. Here's a look at the latest trends in this important stationery segment. Pop UpBells and whistles in paper engineering make for eye-popping cards.Up With... more »

Trending Up for Spring 2010

Designs AbroadBernabei Freeman fragment trays are reminiscent of vintage lace and are a modern take on the crocheted or embroidered doilies traditionally used when serving tea. Aluminum tray with polyurethane bump feet. Available in two... more »
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Candles’ Glowing Appeal

The time-tested gift shop staple has held its own even during a recession. Find out why candles continue to light up every retailer's bottom line. Shoppers who visit Wilson and Wilson Folk Art Gallery in... more »

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