Retailer Features

A License to Sell

Tap into brand loyalty and creative concepts with licensed products. "It's all about the brand," says Dale Rotar, creative director at Emerson Street Clothing Co. And when it comes to licensed products, that's the truth.... more »

Boom Time for Bamboo

This grass is truly green. Bamboo's biggest asset, its sustainability, has made it a darling in the green industry and wholesalers are morphing it into a variety of fun products. When Tom Sullivan first saw... more »

Now Pumping: Cash!

Frill, the new and exciting gift shop in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, traces its roots back to an old Texaco gas station. Here's the story –in pictures – about how this popular gift shop gunned its motors... more »

Best Sellers in St. Louis, MO

"The first time I ever saw St. Louis, I could have bought it for six million dollars, and it was the mistake of my life that I did not do it."—From "Life on the Mississippi"... more »

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 »