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October/November 2024
PRODUCT FOCUS
NEW & NOTEWORTHY:
12 Fresh and Unique
Check out these new items as possibilities for your store.
TREND WATCH:
16 Made in USA
Add American-made merchandise to your shop’s inventory.
20 Handbags, Fashion Accessories & Jewelry
Show customers how they can make easy and fun updates to their style.
22 Floor Coverings & Textiles
Discover tea towels, pillows, and more to help customers add special touches in their homes.
24 Gourmet Foods
Provide ideas for entertaining or simply staying in with some of these delectable delights.
BUSINESS SENSE
26 MADE Our Show To Debut in February
Learn about these new wholesale market that will feature more than 150 handmake makers.
28 Summer Shows Report
See which product trends and themes were noticed the most at summer markets.
32 Retail on the Road
Receive more tips for your store from a retail expert who traveled throughout the country this past year.
38 Business Briefs
Flower crawls: building business with bouquets; small towns, big challenges; Gen Z insights; nothing personal: business credit card boundaries; resources for rural replenishing.
DISPLAY & DESIGN
42 That Looks Tasty!
Use these tips to create displays that look delicious and promote the food products in your store.
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT:
44 The Corner Cottage
Kim and Gary Williams opened The Corner Cottage after years of making crafts and selling them at various venues. This husband-and-wife duo initially leased a space for their shop in Dexter, Missouri, before purchasing the property where they have been located for 20 years. Their customers describe it as a beautiful shop with a great selection and inviting atmosphere.
IN EVERY ISSUE
8 Editor’s Note
10 Welcome Exchange
48 Trade Show Calendar
50 Advertiser Index
ON THE COVER:
Place a mug of warm tea or coffee on the Spiced Mug Mat to release the scent. It protects tabletops and is perfect for the home or office. The mat is filled with real spices for a long-lasting scent. Visit Alice’s Cottage at www.alicescottage.com.
