AmericasMart Brings Education, Unique Products to the Table in Fall Design Week Featuring Gift & Home

{Sponsored} Unique, leading lines and brands fill the permanent showrooms at AmericasMart during Fall Design Week Featuring Gift & Home, and when buyers such as interior designers, home stagers and gift retailers need to hold... more »

Products With a Purpose, Summer 2018

The altruistic idea of giving back has become a natural sentiment lately. In a world where we need benevolence more than ever, having the means and the opportunity to give back in whatever capacity is... more »

Favorite finds at NY NOW

We spent a lot of time at our New York home away from home, the Javits Center, for the summer edition of NY NOW. Here are some of our favorites!   ... more »

July retail sales increase 4.9 percent over 2017

July retail sales were up 0.4 percent seasonally adjusted from June and increased 4.9 percent unadjusted year-over-year, giving the industry a solid kickoff for the third quarter as consumers continued to spend despite concerns about... more »

NY NOW reveals “Best New Product” award winners at Summer 2018 market

Winners of the “Best New Product” Awards were announced at NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift. NY NOW’s “Best New Product” Awards recognize and celebrate the extraordinary product offerings from exhibitors across... more »

Peer Perspective: Raegan King, Waco Mammoth National Monument

Raegan King Site Manager, Waco Mammoth National Monument Waco, Texas Have long have you been with the site and what all does your job entail? I’ve worked at Waco Mammoth for 5 1/2 years. As... more »

Things to Consider: Why “Made in America” Matters

{Sponsored} As a generational shift happens in consumers, so to do the overall retail trends and buying habits. One particular trend retailers need to be paying attention to is the increasing demand for products made... more »

Gift for Life Gala raises nearly $17,000 at Las Vegas Market

Las Vegas Market announced today that its eighth annual “Up on the Roof” charity event raised a record-breaking $16,866 to benefit Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home décor industries’ sole charitable organization. The... more »

Meet the Maker: P.L.A.Y.: Pet Lifestyle and You

It takes real heart and soul to be in the pet industry. From leashes and grooming supplies to all the tricks and tips to keep your pet healthy, these companies understand that it takes a... more »

The Pop-up Pee Pad and the industry use we didn’t know we needed

Gift Shop Pets talked with Bill Klein, co-founder of Pop-up Pee Pads and one half of the husband-and-wife team that owns Rocky and Maggie’s Pet Products. Gift Shop Pets: Tell us how you came up... more »