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Savor the flavors
Merchandising
July 7, 2025
Make food and drink a must-have memorable souvenir with these tasteful strategies.
Junkyard paradise
Profiles
July 7, 2025
Old Car City USA includes a gift shop filled with one-of-a-kind treasures and vendor-sourced souvenirs.
Small but mighty
Profiles
July 7, 2025
The quaint Tree House Gift Shop stocks a wide variety of souvenirs and gifts for all ages.
Sky’s the limit
Profiles
July 7, 2025
The Space Needle’s SpaceBase Gift Shop is grounded in World’s Fair nostalgia, retro vibes, futuristic thinking and innovations for tomorrow.
Sunshine Award Winner: Plenty Mercantile
Sunshine Award Winner Profiles
July 7, 2025
There’s plenty of giving back going on at this Oklahoma City gift shop.
A real gem
Profiles
July 7, 2025
Niagara Cave offers a selection of minerals, fossils and other reminders of what lies beneath.
Heart on Main Street introduces Independent Rebuild Project
Retailer News
July 3, 2025
The nonprofit organization plans to support Dogwood Darlings Boutique in Asheville, North Carolina, for its first Independent Rebuild Project.
SSA named new retail partner of Chicago's iconic Field Museum
Retailer News
July 2, 2025
Partnership brings curated and interactive retail experiences rooted in education, exploration, and sustainability to one of the world's leading natural history museums.
Beacon Design releases ornaments for 250th Anniversary of U.S. Armed Forces
Wholesaler News
June 30, 2025
Two designs were released for each branch of military celebrating a semi-quincentennial birthday this year, including the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps.
North Carolina Aquarium receives donation from coastal retailer
Retailer News
June 30, 2025
The Cottage Shop donated $1,600 to the aquarium to help with sea turtle conservation work.
Gift for Life honors Doug Cofiell during Retailer Excellence Awards
Business
June 26, 2025
In honor of Cofiell, over $38,000 has been raised for World Central Kitchen during summer market events to date.
AAA projects heavy domestic travel July 4 week
Business
June 26, 2025
Independence Day trips are up 2.4% over last year, with road trips and flights setting records.
ToyFest pauses 2026 event
Events
June 18, 2025
The Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association plans to offer an exciting event for retailers in 2027.
Registration opens for September Surf Expo
Events
June 16, 2025
The Sept. 4-6 watersports and coastal lifestyle trade show brings together the best in surf, resort, boutique and outdoor markets.
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.
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