Paradise Found

Getting sweet on retail in the Sugarcane Shop Funky, fun, beachy and hip – those are all words to describe the cozy little space called Sugarcane Shop in Honolulu, Hawaii. Selling furniture, home accents, locally... more »

Major expansions showcase even more new product in leading Holiday & Floral/Home Décor collection

Bigger is better in the nation’s most comprehensive Holiday & Floral/Home Décor collection as leading seasonal décor and faux botanical collections significantly expand their AmericasMart Atlanta footprints in preparation for the industry’s first, largest and most... more »

Thomas Pheasant to be honored as 2016 Design Icon at Las Vegas Winter Market

Thomas Pheasant, award-winning interior designer recognized internationally for his interior designs and furniture collections, will be honored as the 2016 Design Icon during Winter Las Vegas Market, Jan. 24-28, 2016. Pheasant will share his experiences... more »

Yelp finds 64 percent of Americans plan to shop local this holiday

Yelp, the company that connects consumers with great local businesses, announced the results of a survey predicting how Americans will spend their money with independent retailers this holiday season. The survey found that 64 percent of... more »

Uglydoll and Loonacy make the perfect match

Pretty Ugly, LLC owner of the Uglydoll brand is pleased to announce its recent partnership with Looney Labs, creators of Fluxx, Just Desserts and the fast paced matching game Loonacy. "As an artist driven brand, Uglydoll... more »

Gift Shop Feature: Sugarcane Shop, Honolulu

https://www.youtube.com/embed/xQpJHTy6DZo The Sugarcane Shop in Honolulu, Hawaii, owned and operated by Jill Hatch-Fong, offers island-inspired gifts featuring 95 percent Hawaiian-made products. Sabine, a store employee, walked us through the store to point out best selling... more »

Woodstock Chimes to bring charm and cheer to winter markets with Heart Charm series

Woodstock Chimes, a leading manufacturer of musically-tuned wind chimes, garden décor, and high-quality gifts, is set to delight market-goers in Atlanta, Dallas, Las Vegas, and other cities with more than 30 new products, including the... more »

At long last, YGE goes live

After logging tireless man hours, Young Gift Executives (YGE) has finally launched its website. A platform to connect, contribute and build relationships, the website hopes to generate the engagement necessary to secure a vibrant gift and... more »

Nearly sold-out Discover Design becomes new expo for 2016 International Home + Housewares Show

Design-focused exhibitors from all show categories will fill the new Discover Design Expo at the 2016 International Home + Housewares Show, March 5-8 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Previously a category in the Dine + Décor... more »

Horizon Media Research finds October holiday spending habits are a good indicator of remainder of shopping season

Horizon Media, the privately held media services agency, found that consumers’ shopping behaviors early in the holiday season reveal how they’ll finish out their gift buying for the year.The research, conducted during the agency’s annual... more »