Writer: Carly Yanik (McFadden)
Carly Yanik is the editorial director of Gift Shop Plus, Stationery Trends and Lawn & Garden Retailer.
Meet the Maker: Eric Berger
A young lifestyle brand transforms hydration into a wearable, hands-free must-have.
Editor’s Picks: Standout tabletop from Ambiente 2026
Explore Editor’s Picks for tabletop from Ambiente 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany, including standout place settings, serveware, glassware and vases spotted on the show floor.
Editor’s Picks: Gift, home décor trends emerge at Ambiente 2026
Discover Editor’s Picks for giftables and home décor from Ambiente 2026, from candles and stationery to impulse buys and emerging European trends.
Set for Spring: Tabletop & Entertaining
From sculptural serveware to soft pastels, this season’s tabletop blends charm, crafted quality and breezy entertaining.
From North Pole to Main Street: Holiday trends for 2026
Gift Shop® Plus presents the top trends shaping the 2026 holiday season.
Editor’s Picks: Winter 2026 Dallas Market kicks off show season
Dallas Market Center announced the market was one of the best-attended January show in years.
Editor’s Picks: Winter 2026 Atlanta Market energizes buyers, wholesalers
Here are standout finds from the market floors.
Slow Rituals: Fall 2025 Trend Report
Customers return to intentional moments, cozy comforts and tactile.
Cheers to Change: The new milestones worth celebrating
From breakups to career shifts, consumers are raising a glass to every life chapter — not just the traditional milestones.
Celebration Central: Presley Paige creates celebrations with boldness and whimsy
Presley Paige proves color, whimsy and ‘Pinkmas’ reign supreme.
Designed to Delight: Gourmet becomes more giftable
Mud Pie partners with gourmet brands on a ready-to-gift collection designed to elevate retailers, consumers and the industry alike.
Homes with Soul: What’s shaping home décor in 2026
Authenticity, artistry and warmth define the home décor landscape of 2026.
Bath & Body: Beachgoer edition
Ocean-inspired personal care lines make waves across retail.
Dockside Delights: Seaside dining and entertainment
Coastal charm meets the table with elevated dining and entertaining pieces that enrich al fresco gatherings.
Meet the Maker: Lauren Aerni
Flatyz redefines the wholesale candle space with an innovative, heartfelt approach.
Merry and Bright: Display inspiration from Christmasworld
Christmasworld abounds with holiday merchandising and display inspiration.
New & Noteworthy: Preview upcoming summer markets
From revamped showrooms to a first-ever co-location, summer market season promises fresh opportunities and products for the season ahead.
A Worthy Pursuit: Former Gift Shop® Plus editor opens retail location
Former Gift Shop® Plus editor Julie McCallum Packard channeled her love for retail into a brick-and-mortar store — and shares how it’s going over a year later.