Retailer Features

Green Message in a Bottle

Health and environmental concerns work in synergy to drive the demand for reusable bottles. Find out what's new in the category and what your customers are looking for. In gyms, on public transportation, in airports,... more »

The Power of Positivity

During rough times, everyone needs a pick-me-up. And that's precisely why inspirational products continue on their sizzling hot growth curve. Dan Zadra says you never know when you'll be making a memory. The founder and... more »

Local Goods: Arcata’s Star Attraction

Local goods attract local shoppers. Find out how gift shops in 
Arcata, CA, are thriving by driving home the impact of buying local. Arcata is a small seaside town located in Northern California, 280 miles... more »

Best Sellers in Park City, Utah

World-class athletics and year-round family adventure are the hallmarks of what this mountain resort has to offer. Find out what's selling in Park City, Utah.Once among the richest mining towns in the country, verdant and... more »

Exhibit A: The Museum Store

Haley Shapley Museum gift shops have a set of operating conditions all their own—constantly changing exhibits and inventory, finding just the right products to tie in with the museum's mission and even staffing challenges. Find... more »

Sales Soar at Redesigned Airport Gift Shop

A total strategy and store redesign allows sales at an airport gift shop to really take off. Jonathan and Melinda Yu knew their airport gift shop, Skyway News, at Vancouver International, could do so much... more »

Best Sellers in Missoula, Montana

Here's a look at gift retail in Montana's Garden City. With a population of over 100,000, Missoula is the second largest city in the state and home to the University of Montana. The metropolitan area... more »

2nd Annual Eco-Choice Awards

At the summer edition of the New York International Gift Fair, hundreds of products competed for Eco Choice Awards in three major categories. Here are the winners.In August, more than 250 companies participating in the... more »

Recycled’s Growing Reach

Recycling consumer goods is a sure way of going green. As consumers' desire for sustainably produced green products is increasing, vendors are churning out products made with recycled elements that are not only green but... more »

‘Tis the Season!

It's the most wonderful time of the year—for sales. Find out what's new in holiday décor and how you can add a dash of cheer to fourth quarter sales. Candy Johnson, owner of Cactus Flower... more »