News
Chic stores serves special needs patients
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Debbie Heft is sold on Rehability, a surprisingly chic store for people with disabilities in a surprising location, a new outpatient rehabilitation center in Allentown.Heft, who lives in an apartment nearby and... more »
Local business owners credit mentors with helping them succeed
Do you remember your first-grade teacher? How about an early boss who inspired you to do your best? Or an associate who taught you a valuable business lesson years ago that still comes in handy?Perhaps... more »
Woodstock Chimes Adds Music Collection to OneCoast’s ND ONE Service
Woodstock Chimes, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of precision-tuned wind chimes and premium musical gifts, announces that it will add its Music Collection to OneCoast's National Division One (ND ONE) sales and marketing service... more »
Up With Paper Introduces Boxed Christmas Cards Line
Mason, OH - Up With Paper, the world's leading marketer of innovative three dimensional greeting cards, announced that it will be shipping its first pop-up boxed Christmas cards line in August. The Christmas offering of... more »
GUND Introduces Fun, Fanciful New Brand of Animated Plush Pals
Edison, NJ - GUND is delighted to introduce GUNDFun, a new brand filled with lovably light-hearted plush companions. From gators to grizzlies and pigs to ponies, GUNDFun's vocal collection of furry friends is sure to... more »
Daul
Remember the old saying about cramming 10 pounds of stuff into a five-pound bag?That's been Janine Daul's description of moving much of the content from Fort Daul into Daul's Twisted Arrow Gift Shop, across James... more »
Opportunity: Gift-wrapper moves closer to dream
Who would have thought that you could make a profitable business out of wrapping gifts? Lisa Gleeson did, and 15 years later she is the owner of Lisa's Gift Wrappers, a specialty retail store in... more »
Peking Handicraft, Inc. Signs Licensing Agreements with Be The Ball Foundation and Renowned Artists, Anna Maria Horner, Paris Bo
San Francisco, CA - Peking Handicraft, Inc., an international manufacturer and wholesaler specializing in home textiles, decorative accessories and giftware, announces the signing of new licensing agreements with Be the Ball Foundation and renowned artists... more »
St. Paddy’s Day sales projections expand in 2007
Consumers are projected to spend $3.76 billion to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year, an average of $35 each, according to the National Retail Federation.The total is up from last year's $27.94 a person -... more »
A Pet Cause Celebre; The Eco-Faithful Lap Up Green Items for Dogs, Cats, Fish
Pet Essentials opened eight years ago in a small space on 14th Street NW, with the pledge to sell only natural and holistic products for the dogs, cats, ferrets and tropical fish of the U... more »
GIFT SHOP Magazine announces the launch of its newly redesigned website
HANOVER, Mass. - GIFT SHOP magazine, the fresh new voice in gift retail, announces the launch of its fresh, new website: GIFTSHOPMag.com. The website now includes all articles published in GIFT SHOP magazine. Visitors will... more »
DONOVANDESIGNS Acquires 2 SKIRTS
Columbus, Ohio March 8, 2007 - donovandesigns, LLC, a unique stationery and paper goods company, announced today they have purchased the assets of 2 Skirts, a stationery line previously owned by Michelle Cotter of Atlanta,... more »
Social Connections
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.
News
April 26, 2024
Summer 2024 Atlanta Market updates gift resources
April 26, 2024
Consumers to spend near-record $33.5B on Mother’s Day
April 26, 2024
Road Runners partners with The Boutique Hub
April 22, 2024
Apparel, Formal Markets launch autumn/winter 2024
April 22, 2024
Atlanta Market updates home resources for summer 2024
Products
Upcoming Trade Shows
May 15 – 17
International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Group
Orlando, FL USA
Jun 19 – 25
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market
Dallas, TX USA
Jun 19 – 22
Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show
Dallas, TX USA
Jul 15 – 18
Summer Casual Market Atlanta
Atlanta, GA USA
Jul 16 – 22
Atlanta Market
Atlanta, GA USA
Jul 28 – Aug 1
Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas, NV USA
Aug 4 – 7
