retailer profiles

Gift Shop takes a road trip to Laurel, Mississippi

Our editor is on the road this fall and winter and stopping at lots of small retailers along the way. The first stop is Laurel, Mississippi. Get an up-close look at the great display and... more »

Ignite sales with balloons, party centerpieces

{Sponsored} The party and retail industries saw their fair share of evolution in 2020, from a shift to virtual parties and shopping to a complete change in the bestselling items they stock. The industry has weathered... more »

EcoHome

Telling a story with unique and eco-friendly products is the goal of retail industry veteran Lawton Hall. His luxury gift and home décor store, EcoHome, is a Buckhead mainstay in Atlanta. ... more »

Core Home acquires gift and pet product brands W+W and Wild and Woofy

Core Home, a New York City-based producer of premium housewares, announced its acquisition of the UK-based gift and pet brands, W+W and Wild and Woofy, subsidiaries of design-led lifestyle conglomerate Wild+Wolf. The acquisition comes at... more »

Whimsical Fun

Mélange Collection began 20 years ago and at its inception began its work globally. Bethany Therrien is the third owner and president of this successful enterprise that has two U.S. employees, and several artisan collectives... more »

Chronicle Books acquires Wild + Wolf’s three signature game and toy brands

Chronicle Books announced the acquisition of Wild + Wolf’s three signature game & toy brands: Petit Collage, eco-friendly toys and gifts with high play value for babies and young children; Ridley’s Games, imaginative and original... more »

Decadent Dogs

Decadent Dogs is a popular retail fixture in picturesque South Haven, Michigan. The charming Lake Michigan beach town is known for its walkable environment and pet-friendly atmosphere. Decadent Dogs stays busy year round by offering... more »

Weathering the Storm

Every gift store has faced challenges during the pandemic, but retail locations operating within a hospital system have definitely experienced operational issues many other independent store owners have not. Hospitals around the country limited visitor... more »