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January 2026
PRODUCT FOCUS
NEW & NOTEWORTHY:
12 Standout Products
See some of the items trending in the year ahead.
TREND WATCH:
18 Farmhouse, Primitive, Folk Art & Country
Add a few of these traditional-themed products to your store’s inventory.
26 Garden & Outdoor Living
Help nature lovers get ready for gardening and spending time outside.
32 Pets & Pet Accessories
Select some of these items for furry friends and all those pet parents as well.
BUSINESS SENSE
40 Discovery at Your Fingertips
January’s Atlanta Winter Market showcases the nation’s largest collection of gift merchandise across all categories.
42 It’s Not Luck, It’s Las Vegas Market
This winter’s upcoming market offers the latest furniture, gift, home décor, seasonal, and other category offerings.
44 Beyond Tik Tok
Learn the strengths of five social media platforms and choose the ones that align with your audience.
47 Business Briefs
Switch the to do list to a stop doing list; adapt marketing to fit local customer base; kitchen couture makes groceries a décor focal point; how to overcome burnout; are you asking the right questions?
DISPLAY & DESIGN
50 Rooted in Retail
Incorporate greenery in your shop with fresh, innovative ideas for ceilings, walls, and windows.
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT:
53 Steel Heart, Ltd.
Jacek and Gretchen Peczkowski’s gift shop in Harvard, Illinois, features items created by Jacek, as well as products from local businesses and from companies they discover at shows. Visitors are also encouraged to pause and enjoy their lovely gardens on the property.
IN EVERY ISSUE
8 Editor’s Note
10 Welcome Exchange
59 Trade Show Calendar
62 Advertiser Index
ON THE COVER:
Lancaster County’s Wholesale Mall offers a variety of quality products made in the USA from over 85 manufacturers. Hand-crafted dolls, furniture, wreaths, signs, tinware, and much more! Follow us on Facebook and visit www.LancasterWholesaleMall.com.
