souvenirs

RedlineXpo launches souvenir, gift and resort show

RedlineXpo, a producer of trade shows and conferences, introduced a new souvenir, gift and resort show: The Reunion. Based in Las Vegas, the new expo aims to provide retail buyers the chance to browse hundreds... more »

Customization Trends

The world of customized merchandise is incredibly vast, and the segment is evolving fast thanks to advancements in technology such as 3-D printing, networked production and high-speed data transmission, enabling mass customization like never before.... more »

Artisan Spirit

As seen in Waterfront Living Heather MacConnell, owner of Artisan Spirit, shared the story of her New Jersey-based business in this Q&A. Describe your store and local community: Heather MacConnell: A shop by the sea... more »

Madison Marketplace

As seen in Waterfront Living Katie Ann Oakley, senior sales associate/social media coordinator for Madison Marketplace shared its retail story with Gift Shop® Plus and Waterfront Living in this great Q&A. Describe store and local... more »

Small But Mighty

The Old Idaho Penitentiary is part of the Idaho State Historical Society and has been open as a museum since 1974. From 1872-1973 it operated as the Idaho Territorial prison and Idaho State Penitentiary, and... more »

Tailor Made

Namedrop and souvenir merchandise is still popular, and that isn’t going to change anytime soon. Consumers are looking for products that reflect a brand, a city/town/state, specific location (longitude and latitude), or an image that... more »

Adventurous Retail

Like many cultural institutions, Shedd Aquarium in Chicago had to adapt during the pandemic closures. In a highly successful move, the marketing department teamed up with its animal care givers and created a digital experience... more »

A Commitment to the Community

The Desert Botanical Garden Gift Shop is a popular destination for visitors to the garden. In this behind-the-scenes look at the 140-acre Phoenix-based Desert Botanical Garden and its retail offering, we take a look at... more »