What’s Your Sign?

When customers near your store, you only have a few seconds to grab their attention. What message is your store sign sending?Here is a quick checklist to make sure your store's sign is speaking the... more »

Trending Up for Summer 2012

Weather or Not Reversible Waterproof WrapRainraps804.387.5729http://www.rainraps.com A Sure Shell Tortoise Shell SunglassesMoral Eyes718.764.6676http://www.moraleyes.com Andy Candy Andy Warhol Chocolate BarsAndy Warhol Foundation 800.970.9646http://www.praimgroup.com Take a Lick at This Flavored EnvelopesOMG Enterprises877.304.LOPEShttp://www.flavorlope.com Sip Sip Hooray! Colorful Paper... more »

For Pets’ Sake

Pawsitively purrfect gifts for pet lovers. Stamp of Approval Vinyl PouchLolo203.594.9700http://www.lolobag.com Picture Pawfect Personalized Pet PrintsMyQuickPrints770.937.0735http://www.myquickprints.com Phone Pals Rhinestone StickersFouFou Dog289.597.3681http://www.foufoudog.com Message in a Towel CARDTOWELFiddler's Elbow800.237.9566http://www.fiddlerselbow.com Dashing Dachshunds Pets Checkers SetCritter Gift Shop /... more »

Simply
Adornable!

Ornaments for a dash of sparkle and wonder. Perfect Wrapsody Presently Paisley OrnamentJingleNog914.219.5395http://www.jinglenog.com Good Enough to Eat (Out of) Christmas Ornament ContainersB. Shackman Company800.221.7656http://www.shackman.com Felt and Chic Santa's Helper Elf Pea Soup724.433.1780http://www.wholesalecrafts.com Natural Wonders Ornaments... more »

Have Faith

Inspirational and religious gifts for the faithful. Daily Affirmations QR Code NecklacesAlexa's Angels877.264.3576http://www.alexas-angels.com Mommy's Angel So Blessed OnesieRufflebutts704.825.8811http://www.rufflebutts.com Judaica Gifts Mezuzah DesignsEmily Rosenfeld413.584.8162http://www.emilyrosenfeld.com Inspired Designs Window SculpturesMaggie Lindley Designs615.790.4178http://www.maggielindleydesigns.com Write Things Leather JournalEccolo Ltd.718.408.1685http://www.eccololtd.com Writing... more »

Hair to Stay

Pretty accessories for good hair days—and bad. Take a Bow Interchangeable Bow Adornments Bow buddies480.269.2833http://www.bowbuddies.com Clip Art Girls' HairclipsLily & MoMo404.846.2346http://www.lilyandmomo.com Old is Gold Vintage Style HairclipsTriple C Designs212.965.0626http://www.triplecdesigns.com Hair Stay Barrettes HolderBetty Barrettes617.319.9174http://www.bettybarrettes.com A... more »

Trends: Today & Tomorrow

Snake Charmer Customers looking for that one item to be on trend, should look no further than snakeskin for the perfect "it" gift. Neutral tone python is best for home accessories and gifts for men... more »

Road to Recovery

As hard as it is to imagine, what if the unthinkable happens and disaster strikes? Two retailers share their inspirational stories—the decisions they had to make and the lessons they learned in the wake of... more »

Ganz Acquires Popular Midwest-CBK Gift, Holiday, Home and Outdoor Décor Brand

Midwest-CBK, leading holiday, gift and home décor designer and manufacturer, announces it has been purchased from MVP Group International, Inc., by Toronto-based gift company Ganz. The acquisition includes the Midwest-CBK brand name and popular holiday,... more »

Claire Shipman, Leading Journalist on Women’s Business Issues, To Address Inaugural IMC Gift & Home CEO Summit in Las Vegas

Claire Shipman, best-selling author and senior contributor for ABC News, will join the slate of high-level speakers confirmed for International Market Center's inaugural Gift & Home CEO Summit at the Las Vegas Market in January... more »