March retail sales increased 5 percent over past year

March retail sales increased 0.3 percent seasonally adjusted over February and 5 percent year-over-year as the economy continued to grow, the National Retail Federation said today. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants. “This... more »

Creative Display Contest winner: Crow’s Nest Beach Market

Ideas and tips for eye-pleasing product displays are high on the want list for just about every brick-and-mortar retailer. We at Gift Shop and Museums & More magazines felt a great way to inspire creativity... more »

Creative Display winner: The Crow’s Nest Beach Market

Ideas and tips for eye-pleasing product displays are high on the want list for just about every brick-and-mortar retailer. We at Gift Shop and Museums & More magazines felt a great way to inspire creativity... more »

Mud  Pie celebrates apparel-only showroom at Atlanta Apparel Mart

Mud Pie, a market leader in HOME, KIDS , FASHION gifts and apparel, officially  opened a new apparel-only showroom at the Atlanta Apparel Mart this week.  The 600 sq. ft. space in Building 3 is open during Atlanta apparel... more »

60th Anniversary of LA Mart Offers Exclusive Showrooms and Unique Finds

{Sponsored} If you are looking to source unique, artist-driven items for your gift shop, you have to put LA Mart on your list. Commemorating its diamond anniversary with 60 years of unique product selections, LA... more »

Peer Perspective: Rene Wineland, Maui Ocean Center

Rene Wineland Retail Buyer, Maui Ocean Center Wailuku, Hawaii Could you share a little about your background? In my 40-plus year career, I have always worked in museum and resort retailing. I have been the... more »

Cultivating camaraderie at Chocolates by Grimaldi

Building a successful team doesn’t just happen – it’s a lot like planting a garden. You have to select the most viable seeds (or employees), plant them in the right location (or role), and you... more »

Houseware, Home Textiles, Gifts, Printing Fairs Open This Month

Four major trade fairs organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will open this month. The HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair and the HKTDC Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair will... more »

NY NOW Summer 2018 market to feature elevated experiences, expanded opportunities and enhanced offerings

With registration now open for the summer edition of NY NOW®, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, buyers and exhibitors will not want to miss being part of the industry’s must-attend marketplace! With over 90... more »

“The Girl Who Ran” illustrations featured in exhibit honoring the Boston Marathon

  Illustrations from the children’s book “The Girl Who Ran” will be displayed at the Attleboro Arts Museum as part of an art exhibit honoring the Boston Marathon and commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Boston... more »