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December 2023
PRODUCT FOCUS
NEW & NOTEWORTHY:
10 Items To Inspire
Discover some of the latest products to add to your shelves.
TREND WATCH:
14 Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter & Inspirational Items
Give your customers ideas for gift giving and decorating this winter and spring.
22 Wedding
Offer unique ways to celebrate a couple’s love on their special day.
Make meal prep and cleanup easy for your shoppers with these ideas for the kitchen.
24 Personal Care
Make it easy for customers to pamper themselves by adding some of these items to your inventory.
BUSINESS SENSE
26 Winter Show Preview
Market sources share what is new at their shows and provide advice about what to see and visit.
34 Take Time Off
Shift your perspective by scheduling a vacation or staycation during your slowest season of the year.
38 Business Briefs
Teaching your trade; business identity theft: staying safe and secure; gift cards: make spotting simple; email marketing: get your message across; on the other hand.
DISPLAY & DESIGN
40 Holiday Hopping
Get tips to move your displays from one spring holiday to the next in the coming months.
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT:
44 Dove Christian Supply
Chip and Donna McCollough are the second-generation owners of this large, Christian gift shop in Dothan, Alabama. They choose products that align with their values and mission, which include nurturing faith, inspiring change, and sharing life.
ON THE COVER:
Find seasonal and everyday LastingLite candle sleeves and LED bases at cr-designs.com, including beautiful Spring 2024 styles. All handcrafted by CR Designs since 1999.
