Top Trends for 2010

It's hard to predict exactly what consumers are going to want in the coming months, as even though consumer confidence may be on the rise, discretionary spending will be slow to follow. However, if the... more »

The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Store

Most people don't realize there's a big difference between a typical souvenir shop and a museum store. For Marcia Souers-Doell, product manager and developer for The Museum Store at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum... more »

Harmony Works

It would be an unusual day in the beachside destination of Riviera Village in South Redondo to not hear customers gasp when they walk into Harmony Works.Initially struck by the beauty and whimsy of the... more »

The Store Room–Winter 2010

Q. If you could have three 'retail' resolutions for the New Year, what would they be?"Bobby Scarlett Heirloom Gallery Denton, N.C. 1. Keep inventory rotated in the showroom, as even an old item looks new... more »

New gift shop focuses on quality, local and monastery-made goods

For a long time, customers at Loome Theological Booksellers in Stillwater have asked if the store might consider selling religious gifts in addition to the more than 250,000 books that already line the store's shelves.And... more »

Woodstock Chimes’® New Product Debuts Offer Inspiration

Shokan, N.Y. -- Woodstock Chimes, a leading manufacturer of precision-tuned windchimes, will unveil several new products at the 2010 winter shows, including an array of inspirational products. Woodstock Reflections™, one of the company's new series... more »

Gamewright Enters Forbidden Territory in 2010

Newton, MA – For the past 16 years, producing award-winning family games has been the mission of leading game manufacturer Gamewright. To commemorate this milestone, the company is positioned for success with nine innovative new... more »

Ivystone Launches Atlanta Showroom

Ivystone, which is merging with HomeStyle to become the industry's largest sales agency serving gift & home décor retailers, is announcing the opening of a new 6,000 square foot showroom in AmericasMart, Atlanta.Its showroom (#1807)... more »

Holiday-hungry retailers go in for Socialized selling

When the retail going gets tough, the tough tweet.Retailers have waded deeper and deeper into social media in recent years, going viral to reveal a bit of personality or simply pump promotions.Yet this year's holiday... more »

Midwest-CBK Signs Expands Atlanta and Dallas Showrooms to Showcase Combined, Larger Line

Cannon Falls, MN – Midwest-CBK, leading designer and manufacturer renowned for its design, style and sparkle in home décor, gifts, holiday and candles, announces it has expanded and combined its Atlanta and Dallas showrooms to... more »