Features

From the Editor: New Ventures

This issue's column is a bittersweet one to write. Julie McCallum Packard has been at the helm of Gift Shop® Plus since Great American Media Services (GAMS), the publishing company she co-founded, acquired the publication... more »

Spring 2024 Trend Report: Peach Fuzz and its supporting cast

This year's outlook is just peachy. The Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year, and the hue is already permeating retail. Peach Fuzz is a nurturing, velvety and... more »

From the Editor: The Guide 2024 debuts

The retail industry is always evolving. At Gift Shop® Plus and Stationery Trends, we strive to monitor all the trends — design trends, buying trends, economic... more »

New Law Alert: Beneficial Owner Information Reporting

In 2021, Congress passed a law called the Corporate Transparency Act. This law creates new requirements for someone classified as a beneficial owner to report certain information to the U.S. government. The law was created... more »

Overflowing with Beauty: Gardens and art converge at the Cummer Museum & Shop

An oasis where visitors can peruse elaborate gardens as well as art exhibitions exists at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in northeast Florida. The Cummer Shop pays homage to... more »

Wilderness Inspired: National Parks and Beyond sparks wanderlust

Laura Cole and her husband have always been avid travelers. About 10 years ago, the Missouri-based couple took their four sons on a... more »

Gushing over Plush: New designs, textiles take over plush market

If one toy has stood the test of time, it is plush. Stuffed animals have been the quintessential gift for babies and children for decades. Many... more »

Shoppe Object: The New Look

I had a true adventure exploring the largest and best attended Shoppe Object to date in its expanded downtown digs. Here I’m all ready to kick off my sensational, sustainable stroll at the light-filled Skylight... more »