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October/November 2025
PRODUCT FOCUS
NEW & NOTEWORTHY:
12 Fresh and Unique
Consider some of these products for your store’s shelves.
TREND WATCH:
16 Made in the USA
Find American-made items to add to your shop’s inventory.
20 Fashion Accessories & Jewelry
Make it easy for customers to complement their styles and wardrobes.
22 Gourmet Foods
Choose a few of these soup and dip mixes or sweet treats for this section of your store.
24 Floor Coverings & Textiles
Earmark doormats, table runners, towels, and place mats for your home goods displays.
26 Eco-Friendly
Explore options for customers who want to purchase items made from recycled materials.
BUSINESS SENSE
28 Summer Shows Report
Discover product trends and themes buyers and industry reps noticed this past summer at markets.
34 Retail on the Road
See which three destinations stood out the most for a retail expert during her explorations in the last year.
38 Business Briefs
Older employees bring experience, maturity to workplace; sponsor local events to boost visibility, community connections; macro habits to focus on the big picture; building expertise takes patience, practice; draw more customers with friendly events.
DISPLAY & DESIGN
40 Display Transitions
Follow these tips to take an outdoor garden display or interior scene from one season to the next one.
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT:
44 Brissonté Gifts & Home Décor
Colleen and Bob Perry opened Brissonté Gifts & Home Décor in 2007. Their son, Robert, is the store’s manager, and Miss Belle is their shop dog. Located in North Reading, Massachusetts, this gift shop fills its 4,000-square-feet space with a mixture of vintage items and new products. It also has a dedicated space in the back for classes, workshops, and fundraising events.
IN EVERY ISSUE
8 Editor’s Note
10 Welcome Exchange
48 Trade Show Calendar
50 Advertiser Index
ON THE COVER:
Wind & Willow’s Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Mix offers a gourmet twist on a classic comfort food. Just add six cups of water to the mix for a rich, delicious soup that is both familiar and elevated. Explore the full line at windandwillow.com.
