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Consumers to spend near-record $33.5B on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) ... more »


Road Runners partners with The Boutique Hub

Road Runners, a sales agency representing brands within the specialty retail market, established a unique partnership with The Boutique Hub in an effo... more »


Spring Cash & Carry presents 450 immediate-delivery resources

ANDMORE’s Spring Cash & Carry, May 6-8 at AmericasMart Atlanta, provides mid-market sourcing for same-day product delivery across home and gift ... more »


Pictured (left to right): Abby McGarry, Nancy Brooks, Sarah Schwartz, Carly McFadden, Julie McCallum Packard.

From the Editor: New Ventures

This issue's column is a bittersweet one to write. Julie McCallum Packard has been at the helm of Gift Shop® Plus since Great American Media Servi... more »


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Spring 2024 Trend Report: Peach Fuzz and its supporting cast

This year's outlook is just peachy. The Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year, and the hue is alrea... more »


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Holiday Shop 2024 has debuted! 🎃🦃🎄This special annual issue, presented by Gift Shop® Plus, covers 10 holidays throughout the year — from Valentine's Day to New Year's and everything in between. It's chock-full of products that both celebrate and elevate the occasion at hand. Our highly rated Christmas package spans pages 38-60, introducing you to the top colorways, décor trends and giftables for the upcoming holiday season. Flip to page 62 for our first-ever Halloween Hosting feature, which delves into the lavish tablescapes and spooky décor adults are incorporating into their Oct. 31 celebrations. Lastly, meet Jomana Siddiqui on page 72, who has introduced upscale, on-trend partyware for Muslim-American families to celebrate Ramadan and Eid through her company, modernEID.Take a look at these features and so much more here: www.nxtbook.com/greatamericanmediaservices/GiftShop-Plus/holiday-shop-2024/index.php#/p/1📸 : Photo courtesy of Fiddlestix Mercantile. ... See MoreSee Less
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