Summer 2023 - 12

FROM THE EDITOR
CRUSHING IT
Gift
I
Garden
love to meet women who are
crushing it in business. Their
stories
inspire me
to work
harder, work smarter and never give up.
It is so important to not only celebrate
other women, but to also mentor and
develop talent. We truly do rise by lifting
others up.
I'm excited to report that Gift Shop®
Plus and our entire retail group here
at Great American Media Services is
growing and will now include Lawn &
Garden Retailer (L&GR) in addition to
Gift Shop®
Plus and Stationery Trends. Abby McGarry, previously the
editorial director of our horticulture group, will be the editorial director
of the retail group, and I will move into the group publisher role.
I could never do this if it wasn't for the strength of this editorial team.
Carly McFadden is a rock star as managing editor of Gift Shop®
Plus,
and I'm excited to watch her flourish in the role. With the addition of
L&GR to our group, we welcome Teresa McPherson, the experienced
managing editor of L&GR. Sarah Schwartz will remain in her role as
editor-in-chief of the iconic Stationery Trends. Be ready for amazing
content to come from this group!
& Holiday!
see us at the shows!
AmericasMart, Atlanta * July 12 - 16
- Global Design, Bldg 3, Floor 2, #1402
- Outdoor Living, Bldg 2, Floor 2, #317
Vegas World Market * July 30 - Aug. 3
- In the Gifts of Nature Showroom, #C-806
NYNOW * Aug. 13 - 16
- HOME, Fair Trade Aisle, Booth #TBA
IGES - Sevierville, TN * Nov. 7 - 9
- Booth #2715
IGES - Pigeon Forge, TN * Nov. 8 - 11
- Booth #C121
Circle 265
dZi.com * 800-318-5857- info@dZi.com
12 SUMMER 2023 GIFT SHOP® PLUS
In this issue, we are excited to shine a spotlight on fashion and
apparel, beginning with the Trend Report on page 29. We take a look
at the fun TikTok-inspired fashion " cores " that are pop culture at its
finest. Customized apparel and souvenirs create tangible mementos
of special places and experiences. We have a great roundup of unique
items beginning on page 56. And we can't wait to introduce you to
the dynamic mother-daughter duo in California that is honoring and
celebrating authenticity in their apparel and gift boutique on page 66.
As we reach the halfway point of 2023, it's time to focus on finishing
strong. That means a robust holiday selling season. To help prepare, we
have 20 tips for selling Christmas on page 68 and a collection of holiday
ornaments and décor that will lead to a robust fourth quarter.
Giving back is as important as ever. Products with a purpose and
charitable initiatives are top of mind in the gift industry, and we
present companies making a difference on page 76. And don't miss
Retail Chat with Sarah Mount, vice chair of Gift for Life, on page 96.
Serving the retail industry has been so important to me as the
editorial director of Gift Shop®
Plus and Stationery Trends. I look
forward to the opportunity as retail group publisher to connect with
ALL of our partners and readers. It's all about how we can help make
their businesses better.
Group Publisher
http://www.dZi.com
Summer 2023

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