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February 2026
PRODUCT FOCUS
NEW & NOTEWORTHY:
12 New in 2026
Find fresh products to add to your shelves this year.
TREND WATCH:
17 Entertaining & Tabletop
Set the table in your shop with some of these items for customers who love to host parties.
20 Handmade, Upcycle, Recycle
Add things from artisans and makers for shoppers who prioritize sustainable products.
23 Handbags, Fashion Accessories & Jewelry
Inspire those who visit your store to update or tweak their style with a few of these trends.
ON THE COVER:
Meadowbrooke Gourds’ new cottage designs turn natural gourds into nature-inspired décor, offering cozy, handcrafted accents that bring joy year-round. See more designs at www.mbgourds.com.
BUSINESS SENSE
25 A Mid-Winter Momentum Plan
Learn how to turn February into one of your most strategic months of the year.
28 Business Briefs
Chronic people pleaser? Think before you answer; support small biz all year long; after meetings, be clear on action items; vintage kitchenware makes a comeback; top selling handmade items.
DISPLAY & DESIGN
30 A Creative Reuse
Follow these tips to discover how you can recycle trends, ideas, and props in your gift shop.
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT:
34 Pine Cone Gift Shoppe
In North Canton, Ohio, mother-and-son team Sharon James and Gary Chapman run Pine Cone Gift Shoppe — a store full of quality products that are about 90% American made. In business for more than 20 years, their shop is known for being customer-driven.
IN EVERY ISSUE
8 Editor’s Note
10 Welcome Exchange
39 Trade Show Calendar
42 Advertiser Index
