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October/November 2023
PRODUCT FOCUS
NEW & NOTEWORTHY:
10 Fabulous Finds
Check out these products in a variety of categories.
TREND WATCH:
18 Made in USA
Make a hit with consumers by adding American-made items to your inventory.
24 Handbags, Fashion Accessories & Jewelry
Help customers get out the door in style with these fashionable products.
28 Floor Coverings & Textiles
See which patterns and designs are trending for tea towels, placemats, and more.
32 Gourmet Food
Find tempting treats and comfort foods to put on your shelves.
BUSINESS SENSE
36 Summer Shows Report
Discover what trends retailers and industry representatives noticed at the summer markets they attended this year.
40 Retail on the Road
Get ideas to incorporate into your store from retailers in different parts of the country.
46 Business Briefs
Going green: small but mighty; everyone has opinions — and you should use them; housewares customers: why they buy; prepping your place in the sun; new ideas for small biz Saturday.
DISPLAY & DESIGN
50 Change Is Good (Right?)
Keep things fresh in your store by following these weekly, monthly, and seasonal tips.
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT:
56 Ludlow Thorston Gallery
In Island Heights, New Jersey, Nell Thorston continues to run the small gallery she and her late husband, Lud, opened more than 40 years ago. Visitors enjoy looking at Lud’s original watercolors and the gift items Nell carefully selects to complement the art.
ON THE COVER: The Vintage Pearl first began in 2007 as a creative outlet for Erin, a stay-at-home mom of four. What began at a kitchen table has grown into a flourishing business and is now carried in hundreds of locations. It is the perfect unique and meaningful gift! Visit www.tvpwholesale.com for more information.
