LIMA breaks down $241.5 billion licensing industry

Analysis reveals growth in e-commerce, significant increase in products predominantly purchased and distributed digitally, and Expected Surge in Asia-Pacific RegionThe International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association’s (LIMA) first annual Global Licensing Industry Survey is now available for digital... more »

Hungering For Handmade

A “Made in the USA” label is a powerful marketing tool these days. Boasting an item is handmade or handcrafted, and it becomes even more attractive to the consumer. Perception Research Services (PRS)... more »

NY NOW expecting record-breaking number of exhibitors for upcoming summer show

Record-breaking interest from new and returning companies is fueling momentum for a blockbuster summer 2015 edition of NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, to be held Aug. 15-19, at New York City’s Javits Convention... more »

Ohio Wholesale launches new website

As phase one of a multiphase technology project, Ohio Wholesale Inc. launched a new website (www.ohiowholesale.com) on July 23, 2015. The website launch kicks off an effort to provide customers with more ways to support... more »

In Good Spirits

At the end of a long day, many folks like to unwind by imbibing in a drink or three. Specialty retailers of wine and spirits know that supplementing their stock of liquor... more »

Classy Art announces partnership with Mossy Oak Nativ Living

Through strategic partners with brands such as Crown Mark and Duck Commander Home, Classy Art has managed to find its way to be a leading supplier in the home furnishings market space, and the go... more »

Trending Up — Summer 2015

GIFT SHOP Editor-In-Chief Julie McCallum shares her favorites across all gift categories. For more information on any of these products, visit our Product Information Page. more »

Editor’s Letter: Passionate about retail

I love this quote from Maya Angelou, and it sums up this issue — and this industry — perfectly. The retailers we serve with this magazine have such a passion for their stores and their... more »

Best-Sellers in Portland, Oregon

Presents of Mind | www.presentsofmind.tv Since 1989, Presents of Mind’s goal has been to pursue the latest and greatest, the classic and trendy — in short, all things cool. Located in the historic Hawthorne district, the... more »

Gourmet retailers will have education opportunities at Las Vegas Market

An impressive lineup of gourmet industry leaders will share retail success stories, in-depth shopper insights, trends and analysis at the Summer 2015 Las Vegas Market as part of a new “Gourmet Insights Networking Summit” scheduled... more »