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Embrace some squishy sensations
Trend Talk
July 8, 2026
Embrace trendy squishable souvenirs in your stores.
Taking note of tourist patterns
Savvy Shopkeeping
July 8, 2026
Take note of tourist patterns and shopping behaviors.
Refining your checkout process
Attraction Action
July 8, 2026
Refining your checkout process can improve the shopping experience.
Remembering Larry
Editor's Letter
July 8, 2026
Remembering Larry White, SGN’s longtime advertising director.
Add some luxe to your souvenirs
Trend Talk
May 1, 2026
Add some luxe and classier items to your souvenir mix.
Gain traffic through referral relationships
Savvy Shopkeeping
May 1, 2026
Gain traffic by building new referral relationships.
Drive up ‘the want’ factor at your store
Attraction Action
April 30, 2026
Drive up ‘the want’ factor at your store this season.
The retailer- wholesaler relationship
Editor's Letter
April 30, 2026
Learn more about our new Behind the Buy sponsored section.
Seeking upcycled and storied finds
Trend Talk
March 5, 2026
Interest in upcycled finds is on the rise.
Build a foundation with local business
Savvy Shopkeeping
March 4, 2026
The importance of building and maintaining a local foundation.
How to draft a strong seasonal team
Attraction Action
March 4, 2026
How to plan ahead to draft a strong seasonal team.
Getting into the groove
Editor's Letter
March 4, 2026
Get into a retail groove and be ready for peak season.
How the cup runneth over
Trend Talk
Jan. 2, 2026
The drinkware category presents growing profit opportunities.
Shifting shopping values in 2026
Savvy Shopkeeping
Jan. 2, 2026
Shifting shopping values to expect in 2026.
Prepare your patriotic picks for USA 250
Attraction Action
Dec. 23, 2025
Prepare patriotic picks for America’s 250th anniversary.
Hitting a milestone
Editor's Letter
Dec. 23, 2025
SGN celebrates its 65th year of publishing.
Tap into surprising souvenirs
Trend Talk
Oct. 27, 2025
Blind boxes are booming across the retail industry.
Click to connect with customers
Savvy Shopkeeping
Oct. 27, 2025
Click, visit and repeat to build a shop tourists remember.
’Tis the season to review and reflect
Attraction Action
Oct. 27, 2025
Use the end of the year to review and reflect.
Buying with intention
Editor's Letter
Oct. 27, 2025
Prepare with intentional research before buying products.
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