Retailer Features

Gourmet Sweets Stack Up Sales

How sweet it is! Sweets are among Americans' premier comfort foods. A touch of the exotic and artisanal creations are adding even more fire to an already hot product category. The way retailer Jeannine Klee... more »

Group Buying for Greenies

A new website offers big discounts on eco-conscious products and services. Consumers with an eye on their pocketbooks have had a whole new way to save money the past couple of years, with a 21st-century... more »

Spooktacular Sales!

The numbers speak for themselves. Last year, Halloween sales were forecast to reach $5.8 billion. As Halloween has increasingly become a social party occasion, that number has been steadily trending upward. And this means plenty... more »

Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Women know: Sisterhood is a lot of fun and even good for them. As the numbers of Bunco groups and book clubs multiply, also on the rise is the number of trendy products that appeal... more »

Third Annual Eco-Choice Awards

A self-contained plant in a bottle, single-garden organic tea, and notebooks that take a trip back in time took home the top green awards at the New York International Gift Fair's winter show.At the winter... more »

Best Sellers in Portland, Oregon

Here's a look at gift retail in Portland, Oregon.Eco-friendly and eclectic, Portland is a unique mix of urban-chic and the rugged outdoors. Discover what's selling in the equally diverse gift shops of Portland, Oregon.Nestled between... more »

Hospital Gift Shops: The Right Retail Prescription

The heartbeat of any health care facility, hospital gift shops benefit from a captive clientele, but they also have the tough task of merchandising to repeat customers, replenishing quick-turnover stock, and operating on a largely... more »

A Good Wrap

No, it's not an oxymoron. Gift wrap can be green. Tree-free paper, recycled wrap and a stunning array of reusable bags are giving this category a strong sales boost. It was once common for people... more »

Personal Gains

Computer technology is greatly simplifying how personalized products are created and sold. Find out why there has never been a better time to get personal. In a world of mass-produced gifts, a small touch of... more »

The Sweet Smell of Success

A wide range of products is increasingly being included under the aromatherapy umbrella. Find out which ones qualify and what factors are driving demand. The scent of a rose. A spritz from an aerosol spray.... more »