Megan Smalley
New England shop owner opens new Perch + Petal gift shop
Retailer News
Jan. 24, 2025
The new shop in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, focuses on merchandise with nature themes and locally made gifts.
A gem at the park
Product Trends
Jan. 3, 2025
Jewelry with nature themes and ties to the area perform well at national and state park gift shops.
Souvenirs making waves at aquariums
Product Trends
Jan. 3, 2025
Sea-themed plush and sustainable gifts are among the most popular souvenirs at aquarium gift shops.
Town Pride awards first full franchise in State College, Pennsylvania
Wholesaler News
Dec. 27, 2024
The franchise will offer sustainably made products that celebrate local pride.
Milwaukee Art Museum doubles museum store size
Retailer News
Dec. 10, 2024
The remodeled store has also increased its merchandise selection and offers a modernized online store.
Kerusso grows its executive team by two
Wholesaler News
Nov. 19, 2024
The Christian apparel company has added a vice president of sales and vice president of marketing to its team.
South Dakota Air & Space Museum debuts renovated gift shop
Retailer News
Nov. 19, 2024
The museum reopened its gift shop on Veteran’s Day.
Memories on display
Merchandising
Nov. 5, 2024
Maximize the popularity of souvenir magnets and keychains with unique displays that appeal to customers.
Captivate with the caps
Product Trends
Nov. 5, 2024
Baseball hats, beanies and other novelty caps make very useful and stylish souvenirs.
All about the animals
Product Trends
Nov. 5, 2024
Top-selling souvenirs at zoo gift shops across the country are tied to favorite animals and trending styles.
Destination retailers, wholesalers rebuild in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Retailer News
Oct. 5, 2024
The Category 4 hurricane caused flooding and other damages across the Southeast.
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show highlighted new souvenirs for 2025 season
Events
Sept. 27, 2024
Almost one-third of buyers and exhibitors were new to this year’s buying event.
Eleven Lakes Market debuts storefront in Corning, New York
Retailer News
Sept. 26, 2024
The destination retailer and wholesaler will also use the new space for classes and events.
Heart on Main Street webinar offers tips for driving sales during the holiday season
Presentation
Sept. 24, 2024
Georganne Bender of Kizer & Bender suggested ways retailers can improve the presentation of their storefronts ahead of the busy holiday season during Sept. 18 webinar.
ZAG offers education, networking at Tennessee trade shows
Events
Sept. 24, 2024
The Zoo, Aquarium & Garden Buyers Group is also hosting its Annual Member Meeting during the IGES show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Top tips for mastering the markets
Events
Aug. 27, 2024
Independent retailers share tips for trade shows during Heart on Main Street webinar.
Great Lakes Boutique & Gift Show gains momentum among exhibitors and buyers
Events
Aug. 10, 2024
The new gift show is expanding its exhibitor space to accommodate growing interest in the event.
Elmwood Park Zoo debuts new welcome center and gift shop
Retailer News
July 22, 2024
The zoo’s new gift shop is housed in the new 32,000-square-foot welcome center that opened in late June.
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