Artist Spotlight: Andrea Rosenfeld

Fine art with a mission Andrea Rosenfeld grew up making furniture for her Lego and Lincoln Log buildings out of paper and tape, knitting clothing for her Barbie dolls and drawing constantly on any surface... more »

Fun Facts

Blendeducation, play and retail to jump to the head of the class It's true that in this electronic age of computers and gaming, online retailers have a strong presence in the educational toy market. But... more »

Lucrative Locality

Does American-made make sense? By Abby HeugelManaging Editor In a perfect world, every product that a retailer needed would be available from local vendors at an affordable price and customers would flock to stores to... more »

Editor’s Letter: Trend or Tenet?

Do customers care where their products are made?This is the question that I posed to you, the readers, and I was overwhelmed with the response. There's no way I could include everything from everybody, but... more »

The Perks and Challenges of Interns

Most museum stores, gift shops and retailers in general will eventually face the question: Do we need an intern? That question typically leads them to their next, which is whether they even want an intern.... more »

museums&MORE Summer 2012

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Las Vegas Summer Market Debuts New Destination in Building B with Top Trend Setters in Home Decor

Delivering a fashion-forward collection of home décor resources for its growing retail and designer attendee base, World Market Center Las Vegas will launch a newly merchandised and expanded presentation at the 2012 Summer Las Vegas... more »

Douglas’ Christine Clarke Collection Continues to Grow with New Sillos and Sassy Pet Saks

Douglas Company's Christine Clarke collection continues to expand with the addition of new Sassy Pet Saks™ and new Sillo Saks™ just in time for the holiday season.The New Hampshire-based plush toy maker and lifestyle gift... more »

GHTA and GAIN Offer Free Credit Reports through GHTA-GAIN Credit Interchange

The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), a professional trade association formed to support, lead, and unify the gift and home industry, and the Gift Associates Interchange Network, Inc. (GAIN), an association of supplier companies... more »

Urban Expositions to Relocate the October 20-22, 2012 Gulf Coast Gift Show to the Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort in Panama City Beach, FL

Urban Expositions has announced plans to relocate the October 20-22, 2012 Gulf Coast Gift Show from Fort Walton Beach, Florida's Emerald Coast Convention Center to the Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort in Panama City Beach,... more »