holidays

HeARTfully Yours releases Made in Ukraine collection of glass ornaments

Despite Ukraine’s war-torn condition, they are not beat. Their economy may be shot, but they are doing their best to keep working. Renowned ornament artist Mr. Christopher Radko recognized this, and has designed a special... more »

On the Table

Gathering around the table has taken on a special new meaning in the last two years. As large holiday gatherings, parties and dining out were all put on hold, consumers put extra energy and creativity... more »

Consumers plan to spend around $20 billion on Easter-related items

Consumers plan to spend an average $169.79 this year on Easter-related items, according to results of the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. A total of... more »

U.S. Federal Court rules in favor of artist Christopher Radko over name dispute

Artist Christopher Radko faced down a preliminary injunction challenging the fair use of his name with regards to the launch of his new line of original ornaments. The U.S Federal Court in New York denied... more »

Gift Shop Plus asks retailers to share photos of creative holiday displays

Gift Shop® Plus wants to see how retailers are displaying holiday merchandise. Interior and exterior displays featuring Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day, or any holiday are welcome. Photos shared may be  included in upcoming articles, either... more »

NRF expects Valentine’s Day spending to reach $23.9 billion

Valentine’s Day spending is expected to reach $23.9 billion this year, up from $21.8 billion in 2021 and the second-highest year on record, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF)... more »

Atlanta Market provides holiday preview for Gift Shop Plus editor

For those looking to get a jump on their holiday 2022 planning, Atlanta Market had plenty of inspiration. Julie McCallum, editorial director for Gift Shop® Plus saw a few recurring themes lining up to star... more »

Traditional & Whimsical Looks

Retailers can get a jump on holiday merchandise with careful planning and an eye for the hot trends in both traditional and whimsical designs. Buzzing Gnome with Dangle Legs Bright Ideas Holiday Gnomes GANZ Midwest-CBK... more »