Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair returns

IHGF Delhi Fair is a key show that allows Indian manufacturers to source an unparalleled range of home, lifestyle and fashion products. Its unique potential in the home & gift sector is perfectly aligned with... more »

Foreside LLC acquires Coynes & Company

Foreside LLC, parent company of Foreside Home and Garden and producer of award-winning furniture and home décor products, has recently acquired Coynes & Company (now known as Coynes), a staple in the giftware industry for... more »

It’s all new at LAMKT

Rebranded LAMKT, the former California Gift Show will open Jan. 30-Feb. 2, 2016 with a new show floor layout, a new Saturday-to-Tuesday date pattern and a host of new product resources at the Los Angeles... more »

Seattle Gift Show highlights out of the ordinary for Winter 2016 installment

Building upon its reputation as a destination resource for retailers seeking fresh, new designs for their Pacific Northwest local and tourist customers, the Jan. 22-25, 2016 Seattle Gift Show welcomes a new Urban Craft Uprising... more »

Resort Appeal

When the people of Chicago wanted to enjoy a waterpark getaway, they typically drove three-plus hours to the Wisconsin Dells. It dawned on Dave Anderson — a man known more for barbecue than hospitality —... more »

Editor’s Letter: A millennial transition

The mere mention of the word millennial to someone over 40 often brings a dismissive roll of the eyes. It conjures up images of 20-somethings with their faces buried in their smartphones, more interested in... more »

Manager’s Corner: Tommy Lee Brown, Saint Louis Zoo

Tommy Brown, retail manager and buyer for the Saint Louis Zoo, has a history steeped in retail. Beginning as a division manager for Dillard's Department Stores, Brown began a career with Six Flags in St.... more »

In-Port Stores

How many gift store managers ultimately have to answer to the Secretary of Defense? Danielle Vaughn of the United States Naval Academy Gift Store does. While calling current Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter Vaughn's boss... more »

American Keepsakes

Souvenirs celebrating American places made right here in America — that's a recipe sure to appeal to today's consumer. Here, we take a look at three new companies — Boundless Brooklyn, Michigan Shaped Adirondack Chairs... more »

museums&MORE Fall 2015

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