LVA and WWIN provided new opportunities at Las Vegas Fashion Week
Events
March 10, 2025
The co-located winter events featured enhanced show floor layout and debut of The Men’s Edit.
April Buying Week highlights cross-category sourcing
Events
March 7, 2025
Atlanta Apparel, Formal Markets and Spring Gift & Home market will run concurrently April 1-4.
Great Lakes Gift Show attracts 400-plus attendees
Events
March 4, 2025
The regional show introduced new gift lines, decor, souvenirs and more.
Dallas Market Center preps for combined market experience in March
Events
March 4, 2025
Dallas Apparel & Accessories and Total Home & Gift Market will offer a variety of buying experiences March 25-28.
Industry organizations respond to impending tariffs
Tariffs
Feb. 27, 2025
NRF and The Toy Association are voicing their concerns about the impact.
New Shedd Aquarium store offers immersive experience
Retailer News
Feb. 27, 2025
Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium completed a centennial-centered project that is engaging more visitors in the store’s curated products that give back.
ToyFest 2025 highlighted trending toy and games brands
Events
Feb. 26, 2025
Attendees came to the event from toy and gift stores across 40 states and 13 countries.
AAA reveals top spring break destinations in 2025
Business
Feb. 26, 2025
Four Florida cities rank in the travel organization’s list of popular domestic spring break spots.
Houston Zoo donates over 1,800 plushies for children at Texas Medical Center
Retailer News
Feb. 25, 2025
Effort was part of SSA Group’s Love One, Give One campaign.
TOTYM debuts mythological plushie toys at Toy Fair
Wholesaler News
Feb. 25, 2025
The wholesale vendor will showcase seven new plush toys at the New York event.
Sunshine Award Winner: Houston Zoo Store
Sunshine Award Winner Profiles
Feb. 25, 2025
The Love One, Give One campaign brings cheer (and plush) to sick kids.
A shop that really ‘rocks’
Merchandising
Feb. 25, 2025
A to Z Mineral Shop is a goldmine for rockhounds, collectors and the curious.
A slice of the southwest
Store Themes
Feb. 25, 2025
The Webers carry on a retail legacy in Old Town Scottsdale at their well-known outpost for southwest souvenirs.
A wild adventure in the Smokies
Profiles
Feb. 25, 2025
At Rainforest Adventures’ Amazon Traders Gift Shop, tying product displays to zoo exhibit encounters allows visitors to take home souvenir reminders of their experience.
Leaving a lasting impression
Product Trends
Feb. 25, 2025
With many museum shops located near the exit, souvenirs in these shops must make a lasting impression on customers and also connect to the museum’s mission.
Meet Bella
Sidebar
Feb. 25, 2025
Keeping history alive
Profiles
Feb. 25, 2025
Exclusive souvenirs and specialty memorabilia give visitors a selection of gifts across price points to “Remember The Alamo.”
Having a ‘fun’gi time at The Mushroom Cap
Profiles
Feb. 25, 2025
You’ll meet so many ‘fungi’ at The Mushroom Cap in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Kathi Lafferty will show you the way.
Become a must-visit shop with events
Savvy Shopkeeping
Feb. 24, 2025
Become a must-visit gift shop by hosting events.
Souvenirs beyond the red, white and blue
Trend Talk
Feb. 24, 2025
Find souvenirs to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
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