Retailer Features

Eco-Choice Awards

Biannual awards event recognizing outstanding environmentally conscious products in the gift industry sees first-ever online voting participation. Twice a year, more than 2,800 companies showcase an extraordinary breadth and depth of design-driven home fashion products... more »

Stocking Stuffers that Sell!

Stocking stuffers are small and relatively inexpensive. The perfect impulse buys to increase your holiday sales. Which ones should you stock in your store? Who doesn't love a big stocking filled with fun little gifts?... more »

Baby Boom

The forecast for eco-friendly juvenile products is looking up as the category matures past its infancy. Whether they're in the market for pink or blue, one thing is increasingly true: consumers are going for green... more »

Light On!

Not only is your store's lighting important to showcase your merchandise with flair; it's also an important part of your operating budget. Find out how you can get maximum impact for minimum investment. Lighting can... more »

Girl Power

Savvy tween and teen consumers hold a lot of purchasing power and they're fueling sales in the lucrative gift category. On Saturday afternoons, many moms across America set out for leisurely days of shopping with... more »

Best Sellers in Bar Harbor, Maine

Bar Harbor is a vibrant mountain town by the sea that grows from a cozy hamlet in the winter to an energetic city of 18,000 in the summertime. The town has long been a seasonal... more »

Toying With Green

Toys might be child's play but for manufacturers and consumers, they are anything but. Wholesalers are slowly investing in making green toys that last. It's a common customer inquiry at aMuse Toys in Baltimore: "Can... more »

House Rules

The growth of housewares as gifts has much to do with the confluence of three industry phenomena. Find out what they are and how you can profit from this increasingly strong gift category. It was... more »

Best Sellers in Virginia Beach, VA

As one of the most vibrant resort cities on the East Coast, Virginia Beach offers a special blend of history, culture, and landscape that creates exciting and unique shopping opportunities for both residents and visitors... more »

Fourth Annual Eco-Choice Awards

A growing number of viable candidates meant stiffer competition at the winter '12 edition of the Eco Choice Awards. A boost in attendance and a standout lineup of new products made for a fantastic start... more »