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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.
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.
Know your sales per square foot
Articles
Feb. 23, 2025
Know your gift shop’s sales per square foot for success.
Popularity with parks and small-town spots
Articles
Feb. 23, 2025
In 2025, vacationers yearn for unique landscapes, nostalgia and wellness on their trips.
Philadelphia Gift Show 2025 edition welcomed new buyers and exhibitors
Events
Feb. 20, 2025
Show organizers said USA-made, artisan and sustainable products were popular with attendees.
Aurora World acquires license for WubbaNub products
Wholesaler News
Feb. 13, 2025
The WubbaNub is known for its soft, comforting plush animals attached to pacifiers for infants and toddlers.
GeoCentral acquires Red Carpet Studios
Wholesaler News
Feb. 7, 2025
The acquisition expands GeoCentral’s portfolio to include garden decor and other home accessories.
January Total Home & Gift Market welcomed many new and returning buyers
Events
Feb. 7, 2025
Show organizers reported strong attendance and order writing despite winter weather concerns early in the show.
The Petting Zoo releases Earth Keeperz plush line
Wholesaler News
Feb. 4, 2025
The new line offers retailers realistic and eco-friendly plush options.
Winter 2025 Las Vegas Market delivered optimism for buyers and exhibitors
Events
Feb. 4, 2025
The late January show featured strong order writing and many opportunities for industry connection.
Shoppe Object teams with Gift for Life for LA wildfire relief auction
Events
Jan. 31, 2025
Funds raised during the NYC show will support World Central Kitchen’s crisis relief efforts.
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