Retailer Features

Emerging Gift Industry Leader Award

Making the courageous decision to enter the world of the gift industry is no easy feat. Your only goal... more »

What’s Cooking in Kitchenware

On a charming street in Beacon, New York, overlooking a picturesque mountain scene is specialty shop, Utensil Kitchenware. The 1,000 square-foot space, which opened in 2012, caters to cooking enthusiasts. Whether they’re whipping up delicacies... more »

Trendmakers

Each year, the spring issue of Stationery Trends brings you the results of current trending favorites in all things stationery. The Trendys — now in its seventh year — celebrates designers and manufacturers in seven... more »

Leading the Way

There’s a new generation of product masters in the gift and home industry. A group of eager Gen Yers who grew up learning the ins and outs of the trade from their parents, wanted to... more »

Local Love

Amber Kneibel did not have just one reason to launch her boutique in Rockford, Michigan — she had dozens. Already active in social media, she had been meeting artists from all over Michigan with an... more »

Something for Everyone

Located in the charming 9th and 9th area in the heart of Salt Lake City, The Children’s Hour has found its happy place. “We’ve moved four times within this neighborhood, each time into a bigger store.... more »

Paradise Found

Getting sweet on retail in the Sugarcane Shop Funky, fun, beachy and hip – those are all words to describe the cozy little space called Sugarcane Shop in Honolulu, Hawaii. Selling furniture, home accents, locally... more »

Hungering For Handmade

A “Made in the USA” label is a powerful marketing tool these days. Boasting an item is handmade or handcrafted, and it becomes even more attractive to the consumer. Perception Research Services (PRS)... more »