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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: Zoo Atlanta
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

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

Nov. 6-9: International Gift Exposition in the Smokies
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | www.iges.us

Nov. 6-9: Smoky Mountain Gift Show
Gatlinburg, Tennessee | www.smokymtngiftshow.com

Nov. 11-13: Atlanta Market Fall Cash & Carry
Atlanta | www.americasmart.com

Nov. 13: Mid-Atlantic Merchandise Mart
Philadelphia | www.midatlanticmart.com

Nov. 13-15: Ocean City Resort Gift Expo
Ocean City, Maryland | www.oceancitygiftshow.com

Dec. 8-11: Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | www.grandstrandgiftshow.com

Dec. 9-10: Midwest Market Days
River Grove, Illinois | www.midwestmarketdays.com
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