Writer: Carly Yanik (McFadden)
Carly Yanik is the editorial director of Gift Shop Plus, Stationery Trends and Lawn & Garden Retailer.
DrinkTanks brings performance, versatility to waterfront living
From insulated bottles and cups to coolers and can sleeves, DrinkTanks gives retailers plenty of ways to build destination displays for beach, lake and outdoor lifestyles.
Meet the Maker: KEVA
A Virginia-based brand connects artists, retailers and communities through products that tell a story.
Beyond the Card: Products driving stationery and partyware
As consumers seek products that feel witty, personal and memorable, retailers are presented with new opportunities in stationery and partyware.
The Holiday Waltz: Trends for hosting, gathering and entertaining
How consumers are gathering, hosting and entertaining this season.
Garden & Outdoor Living Lookbook: Life in Full Bloom
From decorative accents and practical tools, these products create outdoor spaces that feel every bit as inviting as the rooms inside.
White House Historical Association unveils 2026 Christmas ornament celebrating 250th anniversary
Photos courtesy of the White House Historical Association.
Curating Holiday Magic: Colorways and trends for the 2026 holiday season
The 2026 Christmas season evolves with fresh colorways, nostalgic product and a focus on self-expression.
Bewitching Banquets: Curated assortments that build the party from the table up
Halloween hosting is driving fall sales — and wholesalers are responding with curated assortments that build the party from the table up.
Meet the Maker: Stephen Brown
How one maker turned a childhood instinct into a world where every day feels like a holiday.
Harvest Haul: Home décor, hosting trends shaping Thanksgiving 2026
Retail momentum builds around Thanksgiving with season-spanning product and trending figural pieces
Where Everyone Gathers: These products set the table
Winter holidays are about togetherness — these products set the table.
The Art of Thoughtful Gifting: Paper Luxe
At Paper Luxe, celebration is the common thread behind every product, display and customer interaction.
The European Edge: Highlights from Ambiente 2026
The trends, products and ideas poised to influence U.S. retail in the months ahead.
A Winning Season: Gameday is set to deliver
With demand growing rapidly, gameday is set to deliver for retailers who curate and merchandise with intention in 2026.
Summer Starts Sooner: Retailers face an earlier-than-ever buying season
With Atlanta Market shifting to June, retailers face an earlier-than-ever buying season. Preview the upcoming product debuts.
