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LATEST ISSUE

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2024
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Cover Story: Hello Dolly!
"Create memories worth repeating" at Dollywood.

Souvenir Focus: Reminders from the resort
Name-dropped souvenirs and unique gifts are sure to sell.

Merchandising: Blow plush displays out of the water
Aquariums and rescue centers share their best tips for showcasing plush.

Product Trend: Wearing awareness
Guests wear their love for animals with clothing that reflects zoo values.

Theme Focus: The roots of retail
General stores remind customers of simpler times.

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PRODUCT TRENDS

Sticking around
Personal and popular
Refreshing ideas
Reminders from the resort
Wearing awareness
Toys that delight
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Sunshine Award

Sunshine Award Winner: Sustainability, front and center
Gorillas make the walking sticks themselves. “They strip them, chew on them and the zookeepers square them off, and you can see how helpful it....

UPCOMING EVENTS

Oct. 26-29: Shoppe Object
High Point, North Carolina | www.shoppeobject.com

Oct. 27-29: Trendz
West Palm Beach, Florida | www.trendzshow.com

Oct. 28-29: TMC - The Merchandise Center
Chicago | www.tmcexpo.com

Oct. 28-29: Midwest Market Days Chicago
River Grove, Illinois | www.midwestmarketdays.com

Nov. 3-4: Metro Michigan Show
Livonia, Michigan | www.silverliningshows.com

Nov. 3-5: Miami International Mart Show
Miami Gardens, Florida | www.martofmiami.com

Nov. 5-7: International Gift Exposition in the Smokies
Sevierville, Tennessee | www.iges.us

Nov. 6-8: Las Vegas Market - Fall Sample Sale
Las Vegas | www.lasvegasmarket.com
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