Retailer Features

Best Sellers in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh is a city of contrasts evidenced by its location, midway between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Home to several major universities and museums, Raleigh blends the fun and excitement of a... more »

Sustainable Stationery

Green paper products are here to stay — here’s what you need to know about this eco-friendly product category. The green trend that swept through the marketplace a handful of years ago is gone —... more »

Doing Good

Giving back to your community is not only a feel-good exercise, it’s a strong marketing tool in your arsenal. See how two winning retailers do just that. What goes around comes back around. Gift shops... more »

Home Sweet Home

No more tcotchkes. Clear the clutter. Here are trends that are coming home to roost in the home decor category. Today’s technology allows us more ways than ever to discover different ideas for decorating our... more »

Best Sellers in Orlando, Florida

Once upon a time, Orlando was a small town surrounded by cow pastures and citrus groves. Then came the mouse. In 1971, Walt Disney opened Disney World and other theme parks followed, transforming Orlando into... more »

Eco-Choice Awards for Spring 2013

Industry’s most eco-conscious products compete for the biannual Eco Choice awards. As winter gripped the Northeast, 30 finalists competed for Eco-Choice Awards in three categories, which were announced at the semi-annual Eco-Choice Awards presentation, co-sponsored... more »

Best Sellers in Minneapolis/St. Paul

Nicknamed the Twin Cities, the neighboring towns of St. Paul and Minneapolis are Minnesota's largest and most vibrant metropolitan areas. Booming with industry and life, these Midwestern powerhouses are replete with culture, music, style and... more »

Making a Splash!

Widely considered one of the staples for gift store retailers, bath and body products continue to deliver on luxury at affordable price points. Here are five trends in the category. An elegantly packaged bar of... more »