Winter 2025 - 12

FROM THE EDITOR
STRONGER TOGETHER
H
Plus' State of the Industry survey,
inflation. This, of course,
appy New Year!
As we take on 2025, it was my intention to gain
an accurate perspective on how our industry
feels and present it to you in the most clear, concise way
possible. Enter Gift Shop®
where we heard hundreds of retailers' thoughts on 2024 and
expectations for 2025.
Honestly - and perhaps unsurprisingly - reviews were
mixed. For the most part, retailers did not have their most
smooth-sailing year in 2024 as shoppers tightened purse
strings, looked for smaller-ticket items and cut back on
" fun " spending to counteract
trickles down to the wholesale level. While some wholesalers
reported to me successful buying seasons last year, most reports echoed the tensions that
retailers are feeling.
But you'll see in our report, beginning on page 92, that there were bright spots last year,
and many retailers are looking to 2025 with hope, optimism and determination to succeed
regardless of extraneous factors outside of their control.
I'd like to think that Gift Shop®
Plus Winter 2025 - a jam-packed 132-page issue -
is a good representation of where we're at as an industry. While it's my job to acknowledge the
headwinds we're facing, I am also here to bring you the very best and freshest inspiration -
and trust me, there is a lot! From three diverse makers who are thoughtfully impacting gift
(page 74) to a preview of holiday 2025 trends (page 84) to
all the new-to-market arrivals (page 98), you'll see that,
despite any challenges, our industry's wholesalers are as
creative, bold and innovative as ever.
AN EXTRAORDINARY DOZEN
Also worth a callout in this issue is our 2025 Class
of Gift + Stationery Spotlight Award honorees. This
spectacular dozen was nominated by their industry
peers and selected by a panel of judges - shoutout to
Eleanor Hunt, Carlos LLanso and Andrea Padilla for your
wonderful help here as guest judges! The 12 winners include retailers, wholesalers, trade
show specialists and sales representatives, and they are all individually doing a tremendous
part to shape the future of retail. Meet them on page 105 and join us celebrating them at
Atlanta Market at 10 a.m. on Jan. 16 for a breakfast ceremony. All are welcome to attend -
please RSVP at giftshopmag.com/spotlightRSVP. We hope to see you there!
Remember - together as an industry, we are stronger and tremendously resilient. Let's
build each other up and embrace all the bright spots that undoubtedly lie ahead in 2025!
Until next time,
Editorial Director
12 WINTER 2025 GIFT SHOP® PLUS

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Winter 2025

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Winter 2025

TOC 1
TOC 2
Contributors
From the Editor
Trend Report
Editor's Picks
Showcases
Museums & More
Wine & Dine
Retailer Profile: Emerald Forest Gifts
Beyond the Cuddle
Leading with Heart
Home for the Holidays
2025 State of the Industry
New to Market
Spotlight Awards Class of 2025
Event Calendar
Industry & Trade Show News
Ad Index
Meet the Maker: WerkShoppe
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Winter 2025 - TOC 1
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Winter 2025 - TOC 2
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Winter 2025 - Contributors
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Winter 2025 - From the Editor
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Winter 2025 - Trend Report
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Winter 2025 - Editor's Picks
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Winter 2025 - Wine & Dine
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Winter 2025 - Retailer Profile: Emerald Forest Gifts
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Winter 2025 - Beyond the Cuddle
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Winter 2025 - Leading with Heart
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Winter 2025 - Home for the Holidays
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Winter 2025 - 2025 State of the Industry
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Winter 2025 - New to Market
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Winter 2025 - Spotlight Awards Class of 2025
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Winter 2025 - Event Calendar
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Winter 2025 - Industry & Trade Show News
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Winter 2025 - Ad Index
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Winter 2025 - Meet the Maker: WerkShoppe
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