holiday

Meet the Maker: Stephen Brown

What began as a childhood instinct — a reluctance to let the magic of Christmas end — has grown into one of the most recognizable aesthetics in gift and holiday retail. For Stephen Brown, “Chief... more »

C&F Enterprises launches new products across brands for winter markets

C&F Enterprises is celebrating 50 years as a leader in the home and gift industry, recognized for exceptional craftsmanship, innovative design and expertise in textiles. All new products will make their debut during the winter... more »

Reps Are Local Too, The Boutique Hub create Holiday Gift Guide for independent retailers

Reps Are Local Too partnered with The Boutique Hub to launch a new digital Holiday Gift Guide created exclusively for independent retailers. The guide, which features holiday-ready products from 15 participating rep agencies, was shared... more »

Haute for the Holidays: Tips for hosting and entertaining

The holiday season is the hostess’s time to shine. Holiday gatherings are shifting toward more relaxed, intimate celebrations with close friends and family — moving away from formality in favor of comfort and connection, explained... more »

Selling Christmas: 21 tips for the holiday season

The National Retail Federation (NRF) numbers for winter holiday 2024 were surprisingly positive. Core retail sales grew an unexpected 4% over 2023 to... more »

A Twist on Traditional: Wholesalers embrace microtrends for Christmas

Christmas décor has expanded beyond traditional so consumers can add more creativity and personal touches to their homes for the holiday season. Natasja Erftemeijer, brand and marketing... more »

Old World Christmas launches new partnerships for 2025 ornaments

Old World Christmas announced multiple new licensing partnerships for the creation of hand-blown glass ornaments. General Mills, Magic The Gathering and The J.M. Smucker Company and Strawberry Shortcake will come to life this holiday season... more »

Home for the Holidays: Trends for 2025

The holidays may be wrapping up, but it’s already prime time to begin plans for the 2025 season. While some trends are keeping with holiday classics, others are seeing twists on popular themes. “No matter... more »