INSIDE THE SUMMER ISSUE SHOWCASES 18 Editor's Picks 20 Giftwrap + Packaging 26 Accessories DEPARTMENTS 19 12 Contributors 14 From the Editor 43 Trend Report 116 Products with Purpose 118 Display Inspiration 120 Legal Corner 122 Retail Operations 126 Event Calendar 128 Industry & Trade Show News 130 Ad Index 132 One Last Thing: Meet the Maker 30 Pillows + Throws 34 Holiday Entertaining 38 Wall Art 107 Gift Shop Pets 108 Cat Product Trends 110 Cat Lovers Unite 108 30 20 ON THE COVER THE COMPLETE RESOURCE FOR SPECIAL TY RET AILERS 56 Shopping, gathering and creating is the mission at gather-d in Rockford, Michigan. This corner of the store invites guests to get comfortable with cozy pillows, throws and irresistible children's gifts. Pillow by Mud Pie; throw by Foreside Home + Garden; baby blankets and stuffed animals by Creative Co-Op; and hanging outfits and swaddles on tiered shelves are from MILKBARN. Photo by Julie McCallum. SUMMER 2021 98 Casual Comfort 54 87 92 67 8 SUMMER 2021 GIFT SHOP® PLUS 89 Now including: GIFTSHOPMAG.COM 1http://www.GIFTSHOPMAG.COM