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Transport customers to an island escape
Store Themes
July 8, 2025
A combination of beachy elements and a sunny disposition can take customers on a journey to beachy bliss.
Channeling the ocean
Profiles
July 7, 2025
Shedd Aquarium’s reimagined gift shop takes customers on a journey under the sea.
Serving up snuggles
Merchandising
July 7, 2025
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s robust selection of unique and sustainable plush combined with innovative display strategies make it a bestselling and growing category year after year.
The People’s Place AVL gift shop opens in Asheville, North Carolina
Retailer News
July 7, 2025
The mini museum and gift shop offers stories and souvenirs tied to both historic and modern people-led movements.
Creating custom collections
Product Trends
July 7, 2025
Offering a variety of custom name-drop souvenirs helps destination retailers stand out to their customers.
Pride of place
Profiles
July 7, 2025
Campus Shop in Williamsburg’s Merchants Square is spirit central for William & Mary.
Focused on the fun
Product Trends
July 7, 2025
Destination retailers at theme parks and water parks mix things up with a combination of nostalgic and unique souvenirs that appeal to families returning year after year.
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.
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