Apr 25, 2023
Gift Shop® Plus Spring 2023 issue debuts

The spring 2023 issue of Gift Shop® Plus is now live — and it’s chock-full of the latest trends and stories from the specialty retail industry.

Gift Shop Plus Spring 2023
Gift Shop Plus Spring 2023

Readers can find the latest jewelry trends in “Pops of Color and Positivity” on page 58. Additionally, the issue explores the latest color schemes emerging for Halloween & Harvest, as well as the eco-friendly trends in gifting.

Our stationery lookbook is housed on page 51, where we explore an array of cards, desk supplies and journals. Meanwhile, read the retailer profile on Lovely Paperie & Gifts (page 56), a charming shop dedicated to commemorating all of life’s moments — even the difficult ones — and read how the store blossomed and evolved in tandem with owner Kate Fortney Horne’s own life.

Museums & More on page 39 hosts stories centered around the New England Aquarium as well as how LE Artisan Studio creates animal and marine-themed gifts that give back to conservation efforts.

The issue also hosts a trend report inspired by the Pantone Color of the Year, Viva Magenta, and its complementing colors. Take a look also at the showcases: Beauty & Self Care, Books, Inspirational & Quotable and Made in the USA.

Read these stories and more in the digital edition now.




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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 already permeating retail. Here we present the latest products adorned in the peachy hue, as well as four complementary hues selected by Pantone for 2024. Read the Spring 2024 Trend Report here: giftshopmag.com/article/spring-2024-trend-report-peach-fuzz-and-its-supporting-cast/📸: Photo courtesy of Mud Pie. ... See MoreSee Less
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