Retailer Features

Vacation Destinations

Resort gift shops offer more than just sweatshirts and sunscreen — when done well, these stores become an integral part of the trip, providing customers with lasting mementos to capture their memories.Picking up a souvenir... more »

It’s Only Fair

There has never been a better time to take a look at fair trade products for your store. With sales booming and socially conscious consumption on the rise, this product category is set to make... more »

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 »

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This year’s outlook is just peachy.The Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year, and the hue is already permeating retail. Here we present the latest products adorned in the peachy hue, as well as four complementary hues selected by Pantone for 2024. Read the Spring 2024 Trend Report here: giftshopmag.com/article/spring-2024-trend-report-peach-fuzz-and-its-supporting-cast/📸: Photo courtesy of Mud Pie. ... See MoreSee Less
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