Redesigned floor plan, new Artisan Alley headline Winter 2018 Seattle Gift Show

The Seattle Gift Show returns to the Washington State Convention Center, January 20-23, 2018 – bringing new discoveries to a redesigned floor plan. Shining an even stronger spotlight on the show’s popular Makers’ Market, Urban Craft Uprising Pavilion,... more »

Pet industry set to meet all under one roof at 14th annual Global Pet Expo

Who: The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) present the premier industry event, Global Pet Expo. When: March 21-23, 2018 Wednesday and Thursday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. New Products Showcase... more »

Creating customer relationships

A woman came up to me after my keynote at a conference the other day asking how she could compete against online retailers. She relayed a story about how she spent time getting a shopper... more »

You’ll fit right in at WWIN

Attracting apparel retailers from throughout the USA and 29 foreign countries who come to discover its all-category selection, Womenswear In Nevada (WWIN) once again returns to the Rio Hotel & Casino for its February 12-15, 2018 edition. As Las... more »

Literary Admirers

We live in our stories. That’s what it says on a poster... more »

Rocky Mountain Gift Show announces 2018 dates for February, August

The Rocky Mountain Gift Show and Denver Apparel & Accessory Market combine twice per year for the region’s premier wholesale buying event. Recognized as the regional leader in lodge and resort souvenirs, Native American jewelry and... more »

September retail sales up after hurricanes increase demand for building supplies

Retail sales in September increased 0.5 percent over August on a seasonally adjusted basis and were up 3.2 percent year-over-year unadjusted, according to calculations released today by the National Retail Federation. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline... more »

L’OCCITANE launches limited edition Shea Butter Trios for Fall 2017 in collaboration with Rifle Paper Co.

L’OCCITANE introduces two Shea Butter Trio Sets in collaboration with Rifle Paper Co. and their creative director and celebrated illustrator Anna Bond. Through the whimsical world of color and art of Rifle Paper Co., L’OCCITANE... more »

Focus On: Bath & Body

K. Hall Designs’ Triple Milled Bar Soap in Water Lily... more »

museums&MORE Fall 2017

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