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Atlanta Apparel forecasts spring/summer 2020 trends

Atlanta Apparel’s forecast of style trends – an overall feminine undertone with ladylike styles that shift away from casual streetwear – for the Spring/Summer 2020 season will be showcased at the October Atlanta Apparel Market... more »

Galaxy Blue

Both thought-provoking and familiar, this vivid hue suggests the idea of exploring the unexplored, be it a natural wonder, a new neighborhood or culture — or even the greater galaxy. Galaxy Blue is a color... more »

Christmasworld emphasizes holiday trends

The shopping season countdown has begun. At Christmasworld 2019, four worlds were showcased that described the four major trend scenarios for the up-coming festive season: Tender Festivities, Essential Ceremonies, Sweet Traditions and Luminous Celebrations.  What... more »

It’s Friday Introduction time! Meet Sarah Schwartz, Gift Shop’s trends editor and also the editor-in-chief of Stationery Trends. Sarah is a leading authority in the gift and stationery industry on trending design. She can often be heard speaking on the topic at industry events, like this presentation recently at Noted: The Greeting Card Expo. You can catch her next week during UnBound at the Book Expo at Javits Center, NYC @noted_expo @bookexpo @stationerytrend

It’s Friday Introduction time! Meet Sarah Schwartz, Gift Shop’s trends editor and also the editor-in-chief of Stationery Trends. Sarah is a leading authority in the gift and stationery industry on trending design. She can often... more »

Trend expert shares latest lifestyle trends at 2019 International Home + Housewares Show

"People aren't buying objects, they're buying experiences," said consumer trend expert Tom Mirabile. We’re now in a consumer-centric period of retail where the consumer is in control, said Tom Mirabile, trend expert for the International... more »

At Las Vegas Market? Hurry over to Pavilion One to join Stationery Trends editor-in-chief Sarah Schwartz for a lively discussion about stationery and trends @lasvegasmarket

At Las Vegas Market? Hurry over to Pavilion One to join Stationery Trends editor-in-chief Sarah Schwartz for a lively discussion about stationery and trends! #lvmkt2019 @lasvegasmarket #stationery #trends more »

Casual Encounters

Today’s time-pressed hostesses and hosts are seeking casual elegance in entertaining. Rather than going formal, many are hosting wine or craft beer tastings in their kitchens. Some are inviting guests over to dine buffet style... more »

2017 reader survey results

Destination location retailers have always been unique in that their merchandise selection often fits into a theme or mission of a parent organization. As online shopping has changed the landscape of retail, destination retailers have... more »