Catching up with Lesley J. Upson, 40 Under 40 Class of 2018

In 2018 when Lesley Upson won the Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Award, she worked as a graphic designer for PSA Essentials. She is now a 13-year veteran in the industry and continues to... more »

Once in a Blue Moose

Alaska, known as “The Last Frontier,” is a location that attracts visitors for many reasons —  its vivid beauty, fishing, dog sledding, gold, and, of course, glaciers. The 49th state offers something for everyone.  Although... more »

Mohonk Mountain House

Mohonk Mountain House was founded 150 years ago in 1869. Today, it is a National Historic Landmark located in the scenic Hudson Valley in New York, about 90 miles from New York City. The resort... more »

Museum Store Sunday: advocating for nonprofit retail while increasing community engagement and store sales

{Sponsored} Museum stores stand to increase their profile and advocacy role during the third annual Museum Store Sunday on Dec. 1, 2019, an event devoted to advocating on behalf of nonprofit retail while encouraging consumer and... more »

Culinary Treasures

Over the last few decades, Americans’ culinary preferences have certainly evolved. Self-described “foodies” are celebrating variety and quality, as well as the overall experience of exploring new foods and indulging in local items. Specialty foods... more »

Editor’s Letter Fall 2019

Research shows that travel is good for our mental and physical wellbeing. Exploring new places keeps our minds fresh and activates the senses, not to mention the valuable lessons you learn along the way to... more »

Meet the Maker: nora fleming

Bringing joy to every table is the mission of the nora fleming company. Nora Napientek and her business partner and brother, Jon Neidlinger, have discovered the secret to growing a brand steadily and deliberately, all... more »

Mud Pie debuts Spring 2020 Kids Collection in October

The first frost has yet to fall, but there are signs of spring at Mud Pie. Mud Pie will debut its SPRING 2020 Kids Collection on Wednesday, October 2. This is the earliest kid’s introduction... more »

Survey: Top pet costumes for 2019 Halloween

This year 29 million people plan to dress their pets in costume for Halloween, according to the National Retail Federation's 2019 Halloween Spending Survey. Here's a list of the top pet costumes planned this year:... more »

VSBLTY signs technology agreement with Sensormatic Solutions

VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp., a software technology company, said it has signed an exclusive Global Reseller Agreement with Sensormatic Solutions, a global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls. “Retail is changing at an accelerated rate.... more »