Speaking Of Gifts

With the major winter holidays just around the corner, the GDA editorial team breaks down holiday shopping data by generation and Oprah’s 2019 Favorite Things List. Plus, find out the latest tech and trends in smart eyewear and hear about Alex’s unique customer experiences during a recent visit to Turkey.

The GDA editorial staff chats about the hottest product trends for 2020 and gives a sneak peek at some of the highlights from the 2020 Gift Book Consumer Survey. Special guest Michael Hurley, from the Strategic Insights team, joins the group to discuss surprising stats. Plus, get the latest news and the details on an American tea plantation that grows blends specifically for specialty retail shops.

The Gifts & Decorative Accessories editorial team discusses Halloween spending predictions and frightful finds, as well as fair-trade chocolate in honor of Fair Trade Month. Plus hear from Chair of Gift for Life and CEO of Fine Lines Matt Katzenson on dino-mite details for January’s Party for Life.

With new online wholesale models budding, the GDA editorial team discusses the latest news and opinions of Faire and ModMart, which debuts in October. Get caught up on other gift news, including Senior Editor Alex Herring’s trip to Honduras with Bridgewater and the dish on Burton + Burton’s new school in Rwanda. Then, listen in on the popularity of divorcee gifts—a trend that’s been going strong since the 80s—and the top five consumer shopping trends you should use to your advantage.

The Gifts & Decorative Accessories editorial team discusses the latest news, including tips for weathering the tariff storm, plus preparing for colder temps ahead with baking accessories, setting the table for the holidays and more. Plus, hear from Dan Caro, senior director of product management for Whereoware.

Get the latest news about the new location for the 2020 Retailer Excellence Awards, plus the GDA team gets deep as they discuss the latest trend of gender neutrality and gender-neutral gifts. Get the dish on the latest game-day finds and alternate-spirituality gifts, as well, then listen in for a little more on Lenise’s interview with Jamie Bianchini, CEO of LuDela smart candles.

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Find out what products our editors loved at NY NOW, plus who took home the REAs and interviews with Living and Giving, Boutique at Miami Cancer Institute and Compendium. 

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In this episode, Lenise and Alex talk about their experience covering AmericasMart. In Gift Gab, hear about the latest product trends they found while perusing the summer Atlanta market. Then, in Add-On Tale, hear Lenise dish about a seminar on flower arranging and how fresh blooms can highlight any store or display. And, as always, the full editorial team is here to chat about the latest gift news, including the upcoming Las Vegas Market, 68^th annual REAs and more! Sponsored by Mud Pie

Listen in as the GDA editors discuss the latest news, including recent acquisitions, tariff updates and a dating-like app for store owners. Plus, discover the latest out-of-this-world gift trends and hear from Becky Tyre, owner of the Retail Details blog, about community-owned stores and an exciting new retail podcast. Sponsored by Mud Pie

Listen as Gifts & Decorative Accessories talks about the latest news, including the wonder women of toys, as well as the latest gift trends. On the scene are luxury camping gifts, a rise in men’s fragrance gifts and fashion that makes a statement. In Add-On Tale, hear Alex Herring’s deep dive into the backstories of some of today’s popular fashion, like the history of ruffles. Hint: They were actually worn in battle! Sponsored by Mud Pie