Trending Up Fall 2011

Orange Circle StudioMini Boxes of Recipes feature six titles: Cupcakes, French Cookies, Chocolate, Tea Time, Champagne Cocktails and Small Bites. Each mini box is embellished with foil stamping and contains 20 epicurean recipes. Each illustrated... more »

GREEN Retailer Fab Finds Fall 2011

GLOB Botanically crafted paints are made from fruits, vegetables, flowers and spices with natural ingredients and organic extracts. Come in six colors: Lemon Verbena, Pomegranate, Berry Blue, Tangerine, Basil Green and Plum Purple. Packets are... more »

Fab Finds Fall 2011

Chicago Importing Company Christmas soda is Grandpa Lundquist's version of Sweden's popular Christmas drink, Julmust. Produced with pure cane sugar and authentic Julmust extract imported from Sweden. Christmas Soda is the cold equivalent of the... more »

Fall Forecast 2011

mapsTRENDThe Road to Profits There is something about maps that get us going. Maps are reminiscent of past travels and inspire dreams of exciting destinations. Map prints are showing up everywhere from jewelry to wallpaper.... more »

Making Web Communications Mobile-Friendly

You send out email blasts and your store has a powerful website. But all that would be pointless if your customer couldn't see either with her mobile device. Here's how to make your communications mobile-friendly.... more »

The Power of Flowers

Urban Oasis: Rose Red & Lavender In a past life, Kimberly Sevilla was always on the go, working from morning till night. "In my career, I had traveled all over the world," Sevilla explains. "Whenever... more »

Best Sellers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

French CowgirlQuaint, sophisticated and filled with antique style, French Cowgirl adds a Western charm to cosmopolitan fashion.Owner Shelle Schaefer got her start working an antique booth until 2002, when she decided to diversify with items... more »

Feathering a New Nest

In a move to create a distinct brand identity, a green gift store in Virginia throws down a set of fresh roots in a new bigger space. Green Nest took a big leap last year... more »

Secrets from Santa’s Workshop

Sweet Success Clear candy jars are an obvious choice to display small ribbon candy, peppermints and cupcake ornaments. Clear glass containers also work well to display single themes, like Santas, or to feature items in... more »

Working Wedding Wonders

Article Resources Wholesalers Anna Griffin 888.817.8170 http://www.annagriffin.com Kate Aspen866.446.1577 http://www.kateaspen.com Mariposa800.788.1304 http://www.mariposa-gift.com Ms. & Mrs. 847.545.9500 http://www.msandmrs.com Pretty Personalized 888.789.3189 http://www.prettypersonalized.com Roman Inc. 800.SAY.ROMAN http://www.roman.com Weddingstar http://www.weddingstar.com Retailers Gene Arrington Pretty Papers and Gifts Hilton... more »