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Maryland’s Salisbury Zoo reopens renovated gift shop
Retailer News
May 4, 2023
Renovation of Ocelot Spot is part of zoo’s rebranding.
Toy Fair to reunite international toy community
Events
May 3, 2023
Show includes education, neighborhood areas and special pavilions.
New and expanded temporary exhibits enhance Atlanta Market
Events
May 3, 2023
Three thousand lines in 34 categories will be featured in 12 exhibit halls.
Las Vegas Market to feature major expansions
Events
May 2, 2023
Nearly 108,000 square feet added to Building C showrooms.
Caloosa WaterWear opens wholesale showroom in Boca Raton, Florida
Wholesaler News
May 1, 2023
Performance clothing brand offering free shipping for orders placed on site through June.
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show announces new lifestyle products focus
Events
April 25, 2023
Lifestyle exhibitors, including Sun Bum, Pura Vida, Sand Cloud and more, join 1,300-plus booths at nation’s largest resort, souvenir and gift trade show.
Casual Market Atlanta provides a new outdoor furnishings destination
Events
April 20, 2023
Show will run concurrent to the July Atlanta Market and includes ICFA events and programming.
OneCoast to create flagship showroom at Dallas Market Center
Wholesaler News
April 20, 2023
New showroom will be ready for the January 2024 Total Home & Gift Market.
New England Made showcases best of region’s products
Events
April 20, 2023
Show attracted buyers from outside the region.
Gift Resources Expand at Atlanta Market in Summer 2023
Events
April 20, 2023
Summer 2023 market features eight new showrooms, five expanded showrooms and 1,000-plus temporaries across all gift categories.
Coastal Connections Conference returns to Orlando in October
Events
March 28, 2023
The Oct. 22-24 event includes educational sessions, networking and buying opportunities specifically designed for coastal retailers.
Easter spending expected to reach record $24 billion
Business
March 28, 2023
Eighty-one percent of Americans will celebrate and spend an average of $192 on primarily candy, gifts and food.
Make your store's bling shine
Merchandising
March 23, 2023
Retailers are drawing attention to jewelry offerings as standalone collections and complete ensembles that tourists can gleam in.
Winning with wearables
Merchandising
March 23, 2023
These stores hit their targets with higher priced licensed apparel.
An enduring sweet spot
Profiles
March 23, 2023
Passionate owners and staff have helped Shane Confectionery remain a historic destination.
Jazzing things up with lighting
Profiles
March 23, 2023
Lighting at the American Jazz Museum’s store in Kansas City, Missouri, has helped highlight the store’s high-quality variety of offerings.
A store fit for 'the gods'
Profiles
March 23, 2023
The Garden of the Gods’ retail operation complements the natural wonders of a colorado landmark.
Relaunched Rocky Mountain Apparel, Gift & Resort Show gaining momentum
Events
March 22, 2023
Fourth show from RedlineXpo in February experienced 20% attendance increase.
Souvenirs Gifts & Novelties (SGN) magazine sold to Seaside Retailer magazine parent company
Business
Jan. 20, 2023
Retail-focused B2B publication will deepen Breakwall Publishing’s commitment to providing quality news and information to the gift and souvenir industry.
NRF reports holiday sales grew 5.3% to $936.3 billion
Business
Jan. 20, 2023
Annual retail sales for 2022 up 7% over previous year.
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