Writer: Ellen Wagner
A Rotating Experience: The Guggenheim Store
The Guggenheim Store expands the museum experience to leave a lasting impression on visitors from around the world.
Fashion & Function: What’s driving apparel and accessory trends
Three wholesalers share how customers are looking for apparel and accessories that are both comfortable and versatile for everyday wear.
Everyday Celebrations: Heyday connects with community through celebrations
Heyday creates connections to the Bozeman, Montana, community through its evolving product displays and festive events throughout the year.
Everyday Art: SNIFTY
SNIFTY offers a variety of playful and functional art supplies to bring creativity to everyday life for all ages.
A Lasting Impression: The Print Shop
With two locations in northeast Ohio, The Print Shop curates gifts, home décor and apparel for customers to not merely find something, but feel something.
Discovery Deep Dive: Seattle Aquarium
The Seattle Aquarium’s gift shops aim to support the museum’s mission while leaving lasting impressions on visitors.
Educating Through Art: The Unemployed Philosophers Guild
The Unemployed Philosophers Guild creates products for customers to take home a meaningful piece that keeps them asking questions.
Editor’s Picks: The Inspired Home Show
The Inspired Home Show brought together brands and products with both global and domestic buyers for networking, trendspotting and product discovery.
Gateway to the Southwest: The National Parks Store
The National Parks Store reflects the cultural traditions and heritage found across Arizona’s parks.
The Art of America’s Parks: Lantern Press
Lantern Press creates vintage-inspired souvenirs that honor landmarks and scenery of national parks while helping to protect them.
Close to Home: 3 wholesalers create high-quality products in the U.S.
Three wholesalers share their processes and advantages to create high-quality products in the U.S.
Smitten with Style: Chicago shop offers curated retail, custom stationery
Smitten Boutique has evolved into a curated retail and custom stationery studio within its Chicago neighborhood.
Winter 2026 Trend Report: Dopamine Gifts
Color, joy and texture drive this trend.
Spotlight Awards: Meet the Class of 2026
The Gift + Stationery Spotlight Awards honor an accomplished group of industry leaders — meet our 2026 honorees.
