Editor’s Letter: A Fresh Coat of Paint

By Abby Heugel, Managing EditorI've recently had my house painted.Upon meeting one of the painters for the first time, him covered in specks of primer and me in my work clothes, the first thing he... more »

Profit Proclamation

Use products from the past to create profits for the futureBy Abby Heugel, Managing Editor The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Store in Springfield, Ill., not only preserves history, it makes history. By enabling... more »

Smoky Mountain Sales

Ten stores satisfy visitors' curiosity and interestsBy Abby Heugel, Managing Editor If you want to know anything about Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP), the shops are where you should be. With 10 different retail... more »

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Retail Therapy: Exit through the Drake General Store gift shop

Toronto, Canada — The Drake General Store might stock a bit of Canadiana, but there are no CN Tower snow globes or Blue Jays keychains, not even tongue in cheek. For Hogtown visitors and residents alike,... more »

Three Best Ways to Use Location-Based Social Media

Restaurants, retailers and other small businesses with storefronts are embracing location-based social networks – think Foursquare or Facebook Inc.'s Places – to woo customers and keep them coming back.The services allow smartphone-toting customers to "check... more »

Aurora Reveals Hottest Products Heading Into 2011

Pico Rivera, CA – Toy and gift manufacturer Aurora World Inc. announced details surrounding its newest product releases which recently debuted in Aurora's showroom at Atlanta's AmericasMart. Topping the list are the "iconic" YooHoo &... more »

NYIGF Accepting Applications for Design-Focused Divisions

White Plains, NY - Designers, artists and manufacturers are invited to submit applications for four juried, design-focused divisions of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®): Accent on Design®; A+™: The Young Designers' Platform at... more »

World Market Center Las Vegas’ Inaugural GIFT + HOME™ Show Exceeds Expectations

Las Vegas, NV — Continuing to build momentum in becoming the West's premier destination for the gift industry, World Market Center Las Vegas' inaugural GIFT + HOME™ show, which ran in tandem with the Summer... more »

Holiday Gift Giving Made Simple With Greenleaf’s Aroma Décor Fragrance Diffusers

Spartanburg, SC — Aroma Décor Fragrance Diffusers by Greenleaf provide a unique solution to holiday shopping woes. With 21 overly stylish decorative diffusers to choose from and 28 fragrance options as well as Purifier, there... more »