“Thank you for your wonderful magazine. I love getting it and we do a lot of business with your advertisers. I know that their marketing money is limited, so I make sure to mention that I saw them in Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties magazine. Win-Win-Win. Everybody’s happy!” – Steve Fegley, Director of Retail Operations, the Science Museum of […]
Read more...SJT Enterprises, a 32-year-consumer products company, has announced the addition of Walter Fitzhugh as their first national sales manager. “I am so excited that Walter Fitzhugh will be joining SJT as its first national sales manager,” said Tim Smith, president of SJT Enterprises, Inc. SJT manufacturers low cost wood signs, magnets, and now, stone coasters […]
Read more...Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, will honor Trevor Cohen, president and CEO of Giftcraft, during its 26th annual Party for Life, Monday, February 5, in New York City at a new location, Stage 48. Cohen will be awarded Gift for Life’s Chuck Yancy Lifetime Achievement Award. Trevor Cohen and […]
Read more...The Mountain, a company that staked its claim as a global art lifestyle brand by printing bold, artistic designs on unique mottled T-shirts, is bringing its iconic imagery to new mediums with the Mountain Home collection. The line is an assemblage of blankets, shower curtains, throw pillows and pet beds featuring the designs and artwork […]
Read more...JAX, which is best known for Sequence, and Goliath Games, recently announced that Goliath has acquired JAX Ltd., Inc. JAX will continue to operate out of Plymouth, Minn. The Levine family will stay in their leadership roles with Cindy, Kreg, and Debbie Levine moving the company forward. “Both of our companies share similar origins of using […]
Read more...Wayne Carver, a leader in name programs and souvenirs, has acquired Souvenir Source, Chelsea, Mass. Souvenir Source is a leader and innovator of custom import products, short-run domestic imprint items and nautical gifts. Its experienced staff has continuously served the souvenir industry for over 35 years providing exceptional design and unique products. Peter Seresky, […]
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The retail business is always changing and to keep up as the industry shifts and evolves, Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties’ (SGN) team of contributing writers is in constant contact with your store colleagues across the country to bring you the best trends coverage and success tips. To recognize the Surf Expo show in January, […]
Read more...In an effort to connect even more artisans with retailers seeking one-of-a-kind designs and other unique finds at its regional gift shows, Urban Expositions will launch Artisan Alley at the Winter 2018 Philadelphia Gift Show (January 5-8) and Seattle Gift Show (January 20-23). Joining the popular Makers’ Market handcrafted section at both shows, Artisan Alley will feature curated […]
Read more...Womenswear In Nevada (WWIN) Attracting apparel retailers from throughout the USA and 29 foreign countries who come to discover its all-category selection, Womenswear In Nevada (WWIN) once again returns to the Rio Hotel & Casino for its February 12-15, 2018, edition. As Las Vegas Fashion Week’s only trade show serving all size women, WWIN will […]
Read more...The Rocky Mountain Gift Show Announces Dates for 2018 February and August Shows The Rocky Mountain Gift Show and Denver Apparel & Accessory Market combine twice per year for the region’s premier wholesale buying event. Recognized as the regional leader in lodge and resort souvenirs, Native American jewelry and crafts, home décor, fashion accessories and jewelry, […]
Read more...“We always enjoy Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties magazine and are happy to share our stories. I learn something from it every time I read it and share it with our gift shop staff regularly.”
– Beth Rich, Zoo Superintendent, Tautphaus Park Zoo, Idaho Falls, ID
“We have been in business since 1988 and a part of our success has been the use of trade magazines such as yours. Being far away from most trade shows, these magazines are a great lifeline for us who can’t just drive to a gifts show. So thank you for being there for us with insightful articles.”
– Malia Johnson, President, Malimar Inc. dba Sedona, Honolulu, HI
“…Because of our budget, I am unable to go to market, so your Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties publication serves at a great tool for me to see what is new and trending in the market, and I have tried many new products because I’ve seen them advertised in your magazine. Thanks again.”
– Nancy Cole, gift shop manager, Booth Society, D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives, Spearfish, S.D.
I just received my copy of SGN Magazine, and I was delighted to see [Natalie Hope McDonald’s] article about us. Thank you for featuring my shop in such a lovely way. It means a lot to me as a small business owner.”
– Heather Mohorn, Momo’s Tree House, Philadelphia, Pa.
“Thanks for your magazine. I really enjoy it and learn from it monthly.”
–Susan Michener, Admission/Gift Shop Manager, The Montgomery Zoo, Montgomery, Ala.
“I wanted to take a minute to not only tell you how much I use and enjoy my copy of Souvenirs, Gifts, and Novelties Magazine, but to share with you some good news about my husband’s and my business Her Majesty’s English Tea Room. We recently won the prestigious Icon award from Americasmart Atlanta. …Thank you again for a magazine that is a little bit like a work book. My husband and I both go through it in detail, always picking up a display idea, new product, or tip.”
– Jacqueline Gillam Fairchild, Her Majesty’s English Tea Room, Dunlap, Ill
“Thank you for your wonderful magazine. I love getting it and we do a lot of business with your advertisers. I know that their marketing money is limited, so I make sure to mention that I saw them in Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties magazine. Win-Win-Win. Everybody’s happy!”
– Steve Fegley, Director of Retail Operations, the Science Museum of Minnesota
“The March/April 2017 issue just arrived and it really made our day! Thank you for featuring the LA Maritime Museum’s Sea Chest Gift Shop. The article was very well-written, and our assistant buyer is thrilled to see her photo included!”
– Marifrances Trivelli, director and store buyer, Los Angeles Maritime Museum, San Pedro, Calif.
