retailer profiles

Kitchen + Tabletop Lookbook

The Kitchen + Tabletop Lookbook offers retailers a resource for merchandise in a variety of gift categories, from accessories and barware to kitchenware and serveware to linens and décor. Click here for free product information.... more »

ASTRA’s 10th annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day is Nov. 9, 2019

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association's (ASTRA) 10th annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day brings together all parts of the independent toy industry to reach holiday toy buyers. ASTRA stated resources are available to retailers who... more »

LindaGeez Cards + Gifts opens online retail destination

LindaGeez Cards & Gifts, located in Woodstock, Illinois, celebrated its grand opening of its online store this October. LindaGeez is a collection of inspirational stationery and gifts, handcrafted design with uplifting editorial that speaks from... more »

Hallmark closing Home & Gift division

Hallmark said that it is closing the Home & Gifts business by the end of the year. They will be working through this transition over the next several months. The Home & Gifts division included... more »

New flagship store opens at The Museum of Modern Art

The new 5,200 square foot flagship store at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) designed by architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler, with retail design by Lumsden Design opens on Oct. 21,... more »

Meet the Maker: Franny B Good

Back in 2007 when Mindy Barancik started greeting card and paper product company Fresh Frances, her plan was to get into shops where her fun designs would succeed. Recently, her earnestness called for a new... more »

Gift Shop seeks input for its Buyers’ Journey Survey

Gift Shop is researching information sources that are most influential to retailers for each stage of the product sourcing and purchasing process. We are seeking input from retail buyers to complete the research and ask... more »

Haddie’s Calling

Haddie’s Calling has an important mission, to make sure every child wakes up. This nonprofit organization was founded by Sandra Bromley after her daughter Haddie didn’t wake up. Haddie was only 9 months of age... more »