IHA president releases message to industry
The International Housewares Association released this letter from president Derek Miller on Jan. 5, 2021. Without question, 2020 will be remembered as an unprecedented year that brought both challenges and opportunities. The pandemic forced people... more »
Buy One. Plant One.
Retailers and shoppers seek products that offer a charitable giving opportunity. And Woodchuck USA is one of the manufacturers that offers a way to give-back with each purchase of its Zippo Lighters. WOODCHUCK USA specializes... more »Total Home & Gift Market in Dallas to debut MarketTime Experience Center
MarketTime, the provider of best-in-class B2B software as a service (SaaS) solutions for the business of wholesale and retail, will debut an Experience Center during the upcoming Total Home & Gift Market at Dallas Market Center,... more »
Distinctly Masculine
Stylish yet durable men’s gifts are a great way to expand your customer reach and even add the scent of pine and cedar to your store. Men are proving to be discerning shoppers and catering... more »
New to Market
The 2021 winter markets are still different from past years, but will offer a combination of in-person and virtual events to support retail buyers and makers. Here is a summary of what to look for... more »
From the Editor Winter 2021
Welcome to a new year, one that is filled with hope and new beginnings! Celebrate the museums, zoos, aquariums, historical locations and other destinations that have overcome many challenges presented in 2020 and have shown... more »
Ready for More
The first issue of 2021 is here! The fact that we made it to 2021 is exciting, and we all know why, so I won’t revisit the chaos that was 2020. Here at Gift Shop... more »
ToyFest West cancels 2021 event
In a recent statement, Lawrence Nissen, president of Western Toy & Hobby Representatives Association, stated that ToyFest West 2021 is canceled and will resume in February 2022. Read Nissen's full statement: Over the past several... more »
Shop! Association honors Event Network
Shop!, a global trade association dedicated to enhancing retail environments and experiences, announced that Event Network, the leading experiential retail partner to cultural attractions, has received the 2020 Shop! Design Award for Sustainability. The award... more »Social Connections
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