Easter

2024 Easter spending expected to top $22B

Consumer spending is expected to reach a total of $22.4 billion this Easter, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The total figure is the second-highest in the survey’s history,... more »

Easter spending expected to be second highest in NRF history

Easter spending is expected to total $18.2 billion this year, almost on par from a record $18.4 billion in 2017 but still the second-highest level on record, according to the annual survey released this week... more »

Easter Season Keeps Ashworth Chocolates Busy

South Tampa, FL - Easter is the second busiest holiday of the year — second only to Christmas — for those who practice the dark and delicious art of chocolate making.Steven Ashworth is the owner,... more »

Yankee Candle and Just Born Debut New PEEPS Marshmallow Chicks Candle For Easter 2014

The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., a leading manufacturer of premium scented candles, today announced the launch of its exclusively-licensed PEEPS® Marshmallow Chicks collector’s edition candle. This new scent evokes the fragrance of the beloved spring... more »

Aurora Brings Beauty of Spring Season to Retail

Via its brand new spring-themed catalog, plush toy and gift manufacturer Aurora World, Inc. (www.auroragift.com) offers more than 180 plush products highlighted by fresh new designs, fabulous materials, extensions of best-selling lines and extensive programs... more »

Small Businesses Hopeful of Strong Easter Sales

Small retailers are reporting a mixed bag of conditions in the lead-up to Easter. Some businesses like bakeries are hopeful of better sales this year as Easter does not coincide with school holidays, which means... more »

Retailers Thank Easter Bunny: Spending to Rise 11%

New York, NY - Retailers will likely have a Happy Easter as Americans are expected to spend more on candy, flowers and little trinkets to celebrate the holiday, according to the results of a recent... more »

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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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