Product Features

Chocolate Decadence

Gourmet Is In Gourmet chocolate is gaining favor in the United States, growing at a faster rate than the general chocolate category. "Americans are finally figuring out there is some really good chocolate out there,"... more »

Good, Clean, Fun

Indulge Yourself "Coconut Papaya" and "Peach Mango" may sound like delicious ways to indulge your taste buds, but in this case they're the flavors of today's bath-and-body products—tasty treats of soaps, lotions and body scrubs... more »

Trending Up: Summer 2006

Top It OffCombine color and versatility with these Bermuda Bags, featuring interchangeable covers that button to wooden handles. Additional covers sold separately. 617.323.2605 TopItOffAccessories.com Mixx, Inc.These Neoprene, colorful covers for iPods fit snugly on standard... more »

Fresh Finds: Summer 2006

Swing Ltd. The Solo CD case has a unique photo display window and convenient wrist strap. Holds 20 CDs. Available in assorted colors. 978.371.2211 SwingDesign.com Glamorist, Inc. This unique combination beauty compact and wristwatch features... more »

Get Framed

Eye-Catching Designs "Frames used to be generic in appearance," but no more! That's according to Michael Russo, president of The Gift Association of America (GAA), the oldest and largest trade association of gift retailers and... more »

Personal Profits

Personalizing Pays Consumers' tastes might change from minute to minute, but one thing remains constant year after year, according to Karen Sotomura, president and founder of Joseph K. & Company, a gifts manufacturer and wholesaler... more »

Light Up Your Bottom Line

At Romanza Gifts, candles not only bring in the sales, they are also a big part of Romanza's personality, according to store owners John Sterlin and Vince Harris. "Many customers walk in the front door... more »

Wait a Minute, Mr. Postman

A Growing Trend "In the age of the Internet and email, the art of writing has become so much more important," says Daniel Mejak, operations manager of Parkleigh in Rochester, NY, a gift shop specializing... more »