The International Gift Exposition of the Smokies (IGES®) is the largest gathering of wholesale resort, souvenir, and gift vendors in America, offering buyers access to over…
Browsing: August 2019 Issue
When running a retail business, it can be hard to find the time to step back and assess the performance of your store outside of just…
Recently, Bank of America announced that it will be reissuing four million Visa debit and credit cards for account holders in the NYC, San Francisco and…
The Imprinted Sportswear Shows (ISS), recently renamed as the Impressions Expo, is an Emerald Expositions trade show. Held each year in Long Beach, Atlantic City, Houston,…
Coming from the corporate world into the small, rural town of Washington, North Carolina, Leilani Nichols decided to dive into the artisan world of wine cork…
The inclusivity movement is growing intensely, and consumers are calling out brands that aren’t diverse enough for their tastes. Just see the backlash that the infamous…
No matter what kind of products are primarily sold in shops, more and more retailers are finding ways to integrate health and beauty merchandise onto their…
While consumers are on vacation and enjoying their summer breaks at the beach with friends and family, retailers everywhere are already starting to think about holiday…
August 2019 Gift & Apparel Market Growth The Rocky Mountain Gift Show and Denver Apparel & Accessory Market are ramping up for the combined show on…
Last year, the average shopper spent over $1,000 on gifts for friends, family, and themselves during the holiday season. Mobile and online shopping continue to gain…