Going Global

Growing Roots in Alaska GrassRoots Fair Trade Store Jill Dean, Owner Anchorage, AK www.grassrootsfairtrade.com When Jill Dean opened the doors of her gift shop in Anchorage, Alaska, five years ago, it was the only fair... more »

Best Sellers in Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia is a city of contrasts: historic port, college town and self-proclaimed “Birthplace of Independence,” where tradition works in tandem with cutting-edge. The neighborhoods of Philadelphia are their own insular little worlds. Folks are fiercely... more »

Housewares Are Hot!

The marriage of form and function (and fun) is making housewares a vibrant product category. The colorful tumblers, some 600 to 700 of them, are stacked seven feet high against a 24-foot wide wall in... more »

Here Comes The Sale

In 2014, weddings are expected to be a $56.3 billion industry nationwide, according to The Wedding Report, Inc., a research company headquartered in Tuscon, AZ, that tracks and forecasts the number of weddings and related... more »

Fair Trade’s Stirring Reception

Fair trade principles have become increasingly relevant in a rapidly interconnected world. Find out what’s new in this important product segment. Thanks to social media, many of us have instant access to news around the... more »

Born in the USA

Buying “Made in America” makes a difference in local economies. Increasing numbers of your customers are waking up to that message. Yet will they pay more for locally sourced goods? Read on. The economy, a... more »

Bath and Body Perks

Looking for a product category that’s sure to make a splash? Look no further than bath and body care. This strong performer, retailers say, always cleans up well. There’s a shift afoot in the bath... more »

Best Sellers in Brooklyn, New York

Over the past few years, New York City's largest borough, both in terms of size and population has increased in popularity as a place to not only live, but visit. Several areas have taken off... more »

Eco-Choice Awards for Fall 2013

Industry’s cutting-edge green products recognized as Eco Choice winners at summer edition of NY Now. Summer in New York City brought NY NOW back to the Javits Center. Several eco-conscious products were part of the... more »

The Tote-al Package

Bag more sales by carrying totes, a product category that’s only expanding. In places like Seattle and San Francisco, you’ll see nary a plastic bag around — they’ve been banned—and that only means other bags... more »