The Landing Pad gift shop opens in Wilmington, Illinois
Retailer News
June 13, 2025
The store offers merchandise tied to the town and the Gemini Giant statue, a popular roadside attraction along Route 66.
Import cargo levels expected to surge
Business
June 13, 2025
NRF anticipates many retailers will take advantage of 90-day reductions in tariffs this summer to import their orders.
Montgomery Zoo plans major renovation project to entrance and gift shop
Retailer News
June 11, 2025
The multimillion dollar project will modernize the zoo’s gift shop and admissions facility.
Heart on Main Street announces Dallas fundraising event
Events
June 11, 2025
The event will raise funds for independent retailers affected by natural disasters across the country.
ASTRA announces 2025 Play Award Winners
Events
June 10, 2025
The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association recognized award winners during its Annual Marketplace & Academy event in June.
Father’s Day spending to hit $24B in 2025
Business
June 9, 2025
An NRF survey finds that consumer spending around Father’s Day is up from $22.4 billion spent in 2024.
NY NOW preps for 2025 Summer Market
Events
June 6, 2025
Show organizers say the Aug. 3-5 event will focus on helping retailers to build stronger supply chains.
Dallas Market Center creates Bill Winsor Retailing Scholarship
Business
June 5, 2025
The new scholarship will help Texas A&M University students pursuing careers in retail or wholesale.
Mystic Ozark opens as new interactive museum in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Retailer News
June 5, 2025
The new museum features a gift shop near the exit with name-drop apparel and fun mementos for kids.
Gift for Life’s Home vs. Hunger event raises over $10K for hunger relief efforts
Business
May 21, 2025
The fundraiser, which took place in late April at Spring 2025 High Point Market, will benefit World Central Kitchen’s work.
Atlanta Market temporaries offer diverse selection this summer
Events
May 20, 2025
More than 1,400 brands will showcase products in seven categories.
AAA projects 45.1 million Americans to travel domestically for Memorial Day
Business
May 20, 2025
Orlando tops the holiday destination list for Memorial Day weekend, with many interested in its theme parks and nearby cruise port.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo debuts recycled plush station in gift shop
Articles
May 15, 2025
The new Build-An-Ecokin station gives guest the option to make their own souvenir plush filled with recycled materials.
Universal Orlando Resort unveils new retail experiences at Epic Universe
Retailer News
May 14, 2025
The new Universal Epic Universe theme park officially opens May 22.
ANDMORE releases strategic support initiatives amid economic shifts
Tariffs
May 13, 2025
The company is offering a new incentive program for some of its summer market events to help qualified buyers.
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market to show off trending products in summer
Events
May 13, 2025
The show will offer a variety of new gift and holiday resources for retailers June 18-24 at Dallas Market Center.
NRF responds to 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs
Tariffs
May 12, 2025
The temporary pause will allow for U.S. and Chinese negotiators to reach a more substantive agreement.
Top Toy Trends of 2025
Sidebar
May 1, 2025
Blasting off into fun
Product Trends
May 1, 2025
Kids’ attraction gift shops offer popular, nostalgic and eco-friendly items themed to the destination.
A retail ‘encounter’ of biblical proportions
Profiles
May 1, 2025
The Ark Encounter gift shops give visitors several venues with relevant gifts and resources that are anchored to the museum experience.
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