Products with Purpose

To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan." President Lincoln stated this in is second inaugural address in 1865. As Americans — or citizens of any... more »

Strength in Numbers

Over the past several years, American retail on the whole has faced a plethora of hurdles — but many in the industry have also come up with interesting and successful solutions. Just ask Katy Sensenig... more »

Splurge, Greenwich, Connecticut

Owning a retail shop was inevitable for Sonia Malloy. With grandparents who ran local shops, entrepreneurship was in her blood. Her first lemonade stand at age five was just the beginning. Fast forward to 2007... more »

Back to Basics: Why young customers love physical stores

In the coming years, the combined population of the millennial and Generation Z demographics — essentially people 40 and under — will make up more than half of the United States. In 2019, Gift Shop will present... more »

Tips for keeping your dogs safe this winter

As the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, it’s important to be sure you keep your dog visible in the dim light of twilight and beyond. With this in mind, Ultra Paws has... more »

Valentine’s Day spending expected to set record

Americans are expected to spend a record amount on Valentine’s Day this year despite a years-long decrease in the percentage of people celebrating the holiday, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail... more »

Las Vegas Market names Best Booth winners

Las Vegas Market has named 10 furniture, home décor and gift temporary exhibitors as Best Booth winners for the Winter 2019 Las Vegas Market. Six exhibitors from the nearly 600 temporary gift and home décor... more »

The Expo at World Market Center brings exhibit space to downtown Vegas

International Market Centers (IMC), owners and operators of World... more »

Consumers to spend an average $81 on Super Bowl

American adults say they will spend an average $81.30 for a total of $14.8 billion as they watch the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams meet up in the Super Bowl on Feb.... more »

Pet Food Institute names director of government relations

Morgan Beach has joined the Pet Food Institute (PFI) as the director of government relations. She will represent PFI, whose members make 98 percent of U.S. pet food and treats, on federal legislative matters. “Nearly... more »