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August 2024

PRODUCT FOCUS  
NEW & NOTEWORTHY:  
12 Check These Out 
Find fun, fabulous, and unique items that complement your store. 

 TREND WATCH:   
16 Home Décor 
Show customers how they can add a special touch throughout their home. 

20 Cooking & Kitchen 
Provide inspiration for cooking and entertaining with delicious appetizers and more. 

24 Plants, Garden & Outdoor Living 
Help those who visit your store take their gardens and outdoor living spaces to the next level. 

28 Candles & Scents 
Consider these products to demonstrate ways to add a glow and calming scent in a home. 

 BUSINESS SENSE
30 Getting Involved: Part Two 
Learn how networking with local, state, and national organizations can help your business grow. 

34 Business Briefs  
A guiding hand; beyond Small Biz Saturday; help for hashtags; all in the family; everyone loves a freebie. 

DISPLAY & DESIGN   
38 Consider the Source 
Discover how using tools of the trade in display settings can promote products in your store. 

 RETAILER SPOTLIGHT:   
42 Cindy’s Home and Garden 
Jason and Tisha Martin are both entrepreneurs, and their gift shop in Kingsville, Ontario, provides shopping inspiration for any occasion. Cindy’s Home and Garden began as a flower stand 35 years ago. Today, it includes a gift shop, garden center, fashion boutique, and even an olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting bar — something for everyone! 

IN EVERY ISSUE   
8 Editor’s Note   
10 Welcome Exchange   
48 Trade Show Calendar  
50 Advertiser Index   

ON THE COVER: 
CWI Gifts offers creative ways to highlight holiday tables, such as pillar holders with attached snowy floral accents, white fluted LED candles, cute winter birds, and decorative block signs. Shop the best seasonal selections at www.shopcwi.com.