PRODUCT FOCUS   
NEW & NOTEWORTHY:    
12 Standout Products 
See some of the items trending in the year ahead. 
TREND WATCH: 
18 Farmhouse, Primitive, Folk Art & Country 
Add a few of these traditional-themed products to your store’s inventory. 
26 Garden & Outdoor Living 
Help nature lovers get ready for gardening and spending time outside. 
32 Pets & Pet Accessories 
Select some of these items for furry friends and all those pet parents as well. 
BUSINESS SENSE    
40 Discovery at Your Fingertips 
January’s Atlanta Winter Market showcases the nation’s largest collection of gift merchandise across all categories.  
42 It’s Not Luck, It’s Las Vegas Market 
This winter’s upcoming market offers the latest furniture, gift, home décor, seasonal, and other category offerings. 
44 Beyond Tik Tok 
Learn the strengths of five social media platforms and choose the ones that align with your audience. 

47 Business Briefs  
Switch the to do list to a stop doing list; adapt marketing to fit local customer base; kitchen couture makes groceries a décor focal point; how to overcome burnout; are you asking the right questions?

PRODUCT FOCUS     
NEW & NOTEWORTHY:     
12 New for You 
Uncover your next fun and unique items to place on your shelves. 
TREND WATCH:      
16 Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day & Easter 
Find gift and décor ideas — and more — for these three holidays. 
20 Special Occasions & Inspirational 
Show customers how to celebrate meaningful moments in their lives. 
22 Personal Care 
Add these products to your mix to help shoppers relax and rewind when they have time. 
BUSINESS SENSE      
24 Winter Show Preview 
Learn what is new and things to see and do when you head to 2026’s first markets. 
34 Tricks of the Trade 
Follow these tips to discover how leveraging TikTok can boost your store’s visibility and sales. 
38 Business Briefs 
Sustainability, personalization shape holiday gift trends; humor in the workplace is no laughing matter; employees want more than a paycheck; tips for having difficult conversations; cooking at home is back in style. 
DISPLAY & DESIGN      
40 Hearts, Flowers, and Leprechauns 
Start planning now for your store’s displays for both Valentine’s and St. Patrick’s days. 
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT:      
43 Spring Green General Store

PRODUCT FOCUS   
NEW & NOTEWORTHY:   
12 Fresh and Unique
TREND WATCH:    
16 Made in the USA
20 Fashion Accessories & Jewelry
22 Gourmet Foods
24 Floor Coverings & Textiles
26 Eco-Friendly

BUSINESS SENSE    
28 Summer Shows Report
34 Retail on the Road
38 Business Briefs
DISPLAY & DESIGN    
40 Display Transitions
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT:    
44 Brissonté Gifts & Home Décor

PRODUCT FOCUS  
NEW & NOTEWORTHY:  
12 New to You
TREND WATCH:
16 Candles & Scents
20 Home Decor
24 Cooking & Kitchen
28 Garden & Outdoor Living
BUSINESS SENSE   
32 Five Ways Store Lose Customers
36 Business Briefs
DISPLAY & DESIGN   
40 Feeling Stuck?
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT:   
43 The Farmer’s Daughter

PRODUCT FOCUS 
NEW & NOTEWORTHY: 
14 New in the Market
TREND WATCH:  
18 Christmas, Winter Décor & Gifts
28 Gifts for Men
32 Impulse Buys
34 Gourmet Food
36 Entertaining & Tabletop
BUSINESS SENSE  
38 An In-Person Buying Experience Unlike Any Other
40 AI for Retail
44 Enrich Your Business at Las Vegas Market This Summer
46 Business Briefs
DISPLAY & DESIGN  
50 Gifts for Him
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT:  
56 The PORCH in Buffalo

PRODUCT FOCUS  
NEW & NOTEWORTHY:   
12 Fresh Ideas
TREND WATCH:   
18 Fall & Halloween
26 Pets & Pet Accessories
28 Bed, Bath & Personal Care
30 Greeting Cards & Gift Packaging
BUSINESS SENSE   
32 Be Immersed in Industry Trends at Atlanta Market
34 Fresh Finds at Las Vegas Market 
36 Retail Burnout
39 Coach Your Team
41 Business Briefs
DISPLAY & DESIGN 
43 Rub-A-Dub-Dub!
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT 
45 Cedar Creek Candles & Gifts

PRODUCT FOCUS   
NEW & NOTEWORTHY:    
12 Novel Ideas
TREND WATCH:    
20 Patriotic & Made in USA
27 Children & Babies
30 Candles & Scents
BUSINESS SENSE 
32 Wholesale Cash & Carry Warehouses: Add More Inventory in Your Store by Visiting One
43 Merchandising When It Is Quiet
45 Business Briefs
DISPLAY & DESIGN    
48 Reimagine, Reinvent
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT:    
51 Tadpoles & Tiddlers

PRODUCT FOCUS 
NEW & NOTEWORTHY:   
12 New for 2025
TREND WATCH:   
18 Entertaining & Tabletop
24 Handmade, Upcycle, Recycle
28 Handbags, Fashion Accessories & Jewelry
BUSINESS SENSE   
30 Connecting Employees and Customers 
34 Business Briefs
DISPLAY & DESIGN   
36 Save Money, Save the Planet