NY NOW unveils lineup for 2026 Winter Market
Events
Jan. 13, 2026
Group show director expects vibrant colors and big accessories to take center stage with many brands at the Feb. 1-3 show.
Heart on Main Street receives HEARTS Award at 2026 ARTS Awards
Events
Jan. 13, 2026
The award celebrates organizations that are making a difference in the gift and home industry.
The Link Companies acquires Next Gen Dallas
Business
Jan. 12, 2026
The acquisition expands the company’s Central U.S. coverage.
High attendance noticed at Dallas Total Home & Gift Market
Events
Jan. 12, 2026
Show organizers report that the January event had its highest attendance in multiple years.
Atlanta Market Winter edition returns as hub for community and commerce
Events
Jan. 7, 2026
The show offers over 1,000 permanent showrooms, and more than 700 gift showrooms will feature additions at the January event.
Local connections
Sidebar
Jan. 2, 2026
Reeling in memories with plush
Profiles
Jan. 2, 2026
New England Aquarium Shop pairs cuddly creatures with conservation one penguin, turtle and right whale at a time.
A plush playbook
Product Trends
Jan. 2, 2026
Stuffies to have and to hold tug at customers’ heartstrings, especially when tied to places and experiences.
Collectible by design
Sidebar
Jan. 2, 2026
National treasures
Product Trends
Jan. 2, 2026
For some destination retailers, finding and promoting American-made gifts and souvenirs is central to their mission and presents a growing opportunity.
Riding the retail wave
Profiles
Jan. 2, 2026
The California Surf Museum shop blends nostalgia, storytelling and coastal culture.
Coming to the rescue
Sidebar
Jan. 2, 2026
Bigger view in mind
Profiles
Jan. 2, 2026
Grand Canyon Conservancy’s retail offerings are both intentional and give back to the iconic national park.
Ahoy, treasure hunters
Profiles
Jan. 2, 2026
The Whydah Pirate Museum’s real pirate loot anchors a hands-on journey through history, excavation and discovery.
Sunshine Award Winner: A Store Named Stuff
Sunshine Award Winner Profiles
Jan. 2, 2026
A Store Named Stuff has a giving philosophy for its business.
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.
Avolta signs two 10-year contracts at Washington Dulles International Airport
Retailer News
Dec. 26, 2025
Avolta’s Hudson brand will open five new store locations in the airport’s new Concourse E, which is scheduled to open in late 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.
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