Winter 2020

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Catching up with Paul Cosaro, 40 Under 40 Class of 2017

With a strong background in management consulting and strategic planning, Paul Cosaro transitioned his family’s business to the next level and became managing partner in 2011, and received the Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40... more »

Catching up with Heather Vaught, 40 Under 40 Class of 2018

Heather Vaught received the Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Award in 2018. She is an entreprenuer who designs stationery and print goods that showcase her love of her hometown. Her success led her to... more »

Winter Show Preview 

Winter is here, but that means it is time to shop! Exhibitors are offering the latest and greatest in the gift, stationery, and custom product categories. So, buyers, start making your to-do lists, grab your... more »

Toys for Special Needs Children

Specialty retailers can help capture sales by offering toys geared towards children and even the young with special needs. Offer well-placed offerings in shops to capture consumers interest and provide a “try me” section. Toys... more »

Masculine Appeal

Makers are crafting more bath and body products for men, as they enjoy pampering just as much as women do. Yet when it comes to shopping they may require some assistance in finding just the... more »

Cuddles Pet Shop updates website and offers charity roundup

Cuddles Pet Shop relaunched its newly renovated and updated website, complete with a wide variety of pet products and even offers a way to give back. Specializing in clothing like sweaters and vests, Cuddles Pet... more »

Atlanta Market adds three new buying groups for January 2020

Three buying groups – The Good Toy Group, HTI Buying Group and ZAG (Zoo, Aquarium & Garden Buying Group) – will gather for the first time at The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market in January 2020. They are... more »

District Dogs expands into retail arena at its new location

District Dogs has opened a new location in Washington D.C. at the Navy Yard development. This pet care brand specializes in daycare for dogs, but has found a way to entice other customers with a... more »

Nearly 148 million Americans plan to shop Super Saturday

Super Saturday continues to be the biggest shopping day of the year with an estimated 147.8 million U.S. consumers expected to participate, up from 134.3 million last year, according to the annual survey released by... more »