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Time to Fly Fresh Picks
Any retailer knows that the best product is that which doesn’t stay on shelves for long. With low prices and high visibility, stickers, like this on... READ MORE »
Made to Measure
Fresh product picks can be useful, artful or inspiring Design can be useful, artful or inspiring. Occasionally, it’s all three — and this triad m... READ MORE »
Winter Show Guide
Whatever city and show you shop in the coming weeks and months, it will surely be filled with plenty of product to make your shelves pop and your cust... READ MORE »
Pantone reveals Color of the Year 2020: Classic Blue
Tapping into sight, sound, smell, taste, and texture, Pantone makes Classic Blue the first multi-sensory Color of the Year in the company’s histor... READ MORE »
The Knot reveals 10 wedding trends for 2020 celebrations
The Knot, a wedding planning and registry resource, reveals 10 wedding trends to anticipate for 2020 celebrations. Couples marrying in 2020 will pl... READ MORE »
Fresh Picks Card Tour of the Ages
Intra-generational appeal from baby boomers to generation z ... Population shifts transform markets, but typically incrementally. However, 2019 found... READ MORE »
Christmasworld trends for 2020/2021
How can retailers impress their customers, if emotions, the experience and convenience are the main requirements when shopping? First and foremost, wi... READ MORE »
State of Paper: A Maker’s Market
Our third of four State of Paper surveys focuses on wholesale stationery vendors I have been hearing the death knell for stationery as long as I hav... READ MORE »
The Total Party Package Involves Invitations and More
For deeper sales, think beyond the invitation to the event itself Retailers in the industry pay attention and now consider the total party package as... READ MORE »
Christmasworld trends for 2019-2020
When it comes to festive decorations, retailers have four big trend worlds at their disposal for the 2019-2020 season: tender festivities, essential c... READ MORE »