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The article discusses businesses that do community service by charity. Topics discussed include comments from Michele Mangiacotti of Mangiacotti about her efforts to honour her aunt with Down Syndrome by helping others with disabilities gain employment and volunteering for organization Farmstand, Kelly Shiley of Mary Square about fundraising by them and Lawrence Yeh of Paper Pop Cards on their support for kids.

The article informs that stationery products are making a comeback with the younger generation. According to Patrice Sadd, director of communications at American Greetings, millennial consumers represent the largest share of greeting card sales. It is noted that millennials value cards as being more meaningful than electronic communications and they believe that cards cannot be replaced by social media.

The article discusses several giftable items including the Geometry line of candles from Paddywax, weekly calendars from Madison Park Group, and Monogrammed lowball glasses from Heartstrings.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses several reports within the issue on topics including popularity of the concept of "leaning in" to support women, collaboration of retail stores, and 2023 Retailer Excellence Awards.

The article offers information on the impacts of the inflation on the consumer behavior and gifts and decorative industry. It mentions about the promotional strategy adopted by the gifts and decorative stores' staffs to increase their sales. It discusses about considerations to provide customers something extra to look for in order to make a sale.

The article discusses the importance of participation in the gift industry. It discusses how participation from readers and retailers has been crucial for conducting research, gaining insights, and celebrating successes. It further highlights two key programs, the Today's Gift Retailer survey and the Retailer Excellence Awards, that rely on participation from readers and retailers.

The article discusses how to expand one's store brand by designing an engaging online experience. It notes that one should not only have a website but one should also have a conversation with both new and existing customers. It suggests that one should post a regular blog on its site to update customers on in-store events, big happenings for the store and even follow-up recipes after in-store chef visits.

The article evaluates Thelma and Louise the Turtles from Bebemoss.

The article focuses on the growing popularity of third-party wholesale platforms for retailers to source goods, particularly in the gift and home industry. It discusses the advantages of these online sourcing platforms, such as convenience, the ability to find new brands and discounts, and special finance offers. It also notes the evolution of these platforms to meet the needs of buyers and mentions specific platforms such as Tundra, Etsy Wholesale, Faire, Indie & Main, and Powered by People.

The article explores the idea of whether there should be a new measure of success in business, especially with rising concerns over mental wellness.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of visiting a gift shop in her now-hometown Woodstock, Illinois.

The article reviews the gift and decor boutique Absolutely Fabulous, owned by Diane Silverstein, in Huntington, California.

The article announces the winners of the 67th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards on August 12, 2018 in New York City, including Living & Giving receiving the Multiple Retail Locations Award, Eclectic Design Source winning the Best Specialty Store Award and the Owl Box winning the Store Events Award.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including annual Trendi: & forecasts Survey.

The article presents the discussion on retailers handed a basket of lemons over the years. Topics include caused by the pandemic, supplychain issues and delays, rising costs and inflation, and an uncertain consumer base and economy; and gained new attention from new customers and receiving several orders.

An introduction is presented in which author discusses articles on topics including focuses on a sense of drive and reinvigorate for the impending shopping holiday and the upcoming winter sourcing season.

The author reflects on the NY NOW and Shoppe Object trade shows in 2022. Topics covered include the new exhibitors and products at both shows, the panel discussion on bringing Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) and Sustainability Efforts into one's store, and Saint Louis Zoo retail manager Tommy Brown's message on giving people chances, irrespective of their skills, background or circumstance.

The article offers information on the rising prices and high inflation challenges faced by the gifting and accessories industry. It mentions the use of social media for increasing the sales to host a live social event. It discusses the concerns faced by the slow-to-go merchandise supply and business.

An introduction is presented in which author discusses articles on topics including focuses on highlighting several trending themes of gifts that make easy displays and covered the top trends for Christmas decorations, since the majority of readers purchase several percent of their Christmas décor.

The article offers brief information on the growth of the coloring market with the expansion of coloring tends to adults. Topics discussed include views of Stephanie Lawrence, vice president of licensing at the design company Vera Bradley, on a unique connection to coloring, the "Color In Fashion: A Stylish Adult Coloring Book" designed by fashion illustrator Alecia Blake, and coloring tools such as point gel pens and watercolor pencils.

An introduction is presented in which editor discusses 71st annual Retailer Excellence Awards (REAs), in-store events and virtual games hosted by finalists of the REA, and article in the issue providing highlight of the 21 retail nominees for the REAs, as well as the top 10 manufacturers.

The article presents the discussion on praises of every independent gift shop owner building both employee retention and local customers including hardworking independent business owners.

The article offers information on the Gift for Life (GFL), a charitable organization that unites the gift and home industry in the fight against HIV/AIDS and hunger, will team up with NY NOW to raise funds for AIDS Walk New York, an annual 10K walk raising funds for Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC). It discusses that GMHC is the nation’s leading provider of HIV/AIDS care, prevention services and advocacy, serving nearly 130000 people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in New York City.

The article offers information on building positive self-image. It discusses to use the power of positive thinking to build self-confidence as a business owner, focus on the future and come up with new, innovative ideas; giving bonus to your employees and mentions to check it out for advice on how to appeal to customers’ senses, plus how to train staff in store’s vision.

The article discusses the challenges faced by the many industry professionals, which include worldwide water instability; ocean freight bottlenecks; workplace changes and disruptions; and increased regulatory scrutiny. Topics include log Savvy Store Solutions on giftsanddec.com. shelving around, add splashes of color, redo the displays; and Retailer and blogger Carol Schroeder of Orange Tree Imports in Madison, Wisconsin.

The article announces that Christopher Radko has been appointed as ornament artist at charitable company, Heartfully Yours.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including gifts and modern conveniences in home fragrances.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of being pleasure of carrying on the tradition of the Retailer Excellence Awards (REAs), and it's such a fun event, and it's an honor getting to highlight such worthy retailers.

The article offers a review of soothing bath soak by SoulSpring.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of stored images of giftables, looking for some fun coffee cups to highlight in this issue's Market Study Guide, I chuckled when I came across P. Graham Dunn's colorful mug with the phrase, "Chaos Coordinator" on the side.

The article explorers how to rebuild relationships with shoppers after Covid-19 pandemic , when the store events and business connections have suffered as much as familial relationships. Topics include personal loyalty programs kick start or revive to help customers feel a part of something again; and future sales and establish a more personal connection between the store brand, staff and shoppers.

The article offers information the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the gifts & decorative accessories industry in the U.S. It presents the 2022 Gift Book Consumer Survey on percent of consumers surveyed making candles as the most popular home-fragrance product of 2022. It discusses the popularity of bee-themed gifts in the year, 2022.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue which includes "mystery box" retail strategy, how the element of surprise could mean more sales, especially add-on sales and various product display ideas.

In this article, retailers discusses how they have been planning around increased product costs and surcharges due to the shipping container crisis amid the Covid-19 pandemic. It mentions the increasing use of digital technologies for the growth of the businesses. It discusses the challenges faced by the retailers including shipping delays and supply chain disruptions.

An introduction is presented which discuses article on several topics including gift industry celebrations, from Pamela Brill's Play by Play column, which celebrates the new trend of diversity in toys, to Retailers Respond column; and annual Retailer Excellence Awards.

Las Vegas Market's gift market is being strengthened with the launch of a new design-driven lifestyle floor on the 11th floor of World Market Center Las Vegas' Building C. The floor will feature a 30,000-square-foot showroom representing various gift, decor, publishing, and lifestyle brands, including Glitterville and One Hundred 80 Degrees. Additionally, there will be 15 showroom updates and recommitments, as well as expansions and relocations of various brands. Las Vegas Market offers a wide range of products across different categories, and buyers can easily explore both permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses that retailers should adapt their social media channels to follow the "four Cs of COVID," as established by social-media experts at Hubspot: Community, Contactless, Cleanliness and Compassion. Topics discussed include according to Hubspot, consumers are looking to brands for information and reassurance in relation to the global pandemic; and the views of Ian Shepherd, chief executive officer of The Social Store, on it.

The author of the article focuses on how the mission of helping the gift industry achieve excellence, the virtual educational conference will be a halfday event on Aug. 3, just before the 70th annual Retailer Excellence Awards, which will also be virtual this year.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of being wanted places nearby that would provide me comfort, like a cute boutique, and the stores in an area are what make the area, and the destination is only as good as the retailers in it.

The article offers information on party lines, gender lines and race lines faced by the African-Americans in the U.S. It mentions about the efforts for broadening customers' mindsets and help some shoppers in their own mission of supporting the Black community. It discusses the efforts to help educate and inspire customers.

The article discusses suggestions on social-media strategies and social selling, but also shares a few success stories of how some of her retail clients have knocked it out of the park by trying out social media as a new marketing strategy given the new retail climate.

In this article the author talks about listening to music seems to be able to change brain functioning to the same extent as medication. Topics include cause the brain to synchronize with the beat and create alpha brainwaves, which is what is present when people are relaxed and conscious; and customers to daydream about an intimate night in, a small holiday gathering.

The article discusses according to Bitglass, a cyber security company released a 2020 Remote Work Report, 84 percent of organizations have employees work from home for COVID-19. Topics include according to the Gifts & Decorative Accessories 2021 Gift Book Consumer Survey, 70 percent of consumers have generations chose casual comfort as desired home style; and provided valuable consumer data and insights to trending in the gift and home industries.