“The conception of Jaks Trading is very quaint,” says Scott Stahl co-founder of Jaks Trading.
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SJT Offers Custom Stone Coasters
SJT Enterprises, a 32-year consumer products company, now produces stone coasters with your location on them.
International Gift Expo in the Smokies®
From the shores of Malibu to the snow-capped mountaintops of the Rockies and every destination in between, the latest souvenir trends are all featured at the International Gift Expo in the Smokies® (IGES)
My Audio Pet
My Audio Pet creator, KJ, is a musician at heart. KJ believes in the power of music to inspire, encourage, comfort and bring joy. He was looking for a way to help make music more accessible and fun.
Bug Off Screen: Guaranteed!
Bug Off Screen is a frameless screen curtain alternative that easily installs in a doorframe in as little as five minutes – and without the need for tools.
Find Unique Top-Quality Gifts at IGES
Founded back in 2001 by Jerry Meyer and Susan Mills, the International Gift Expo in the Smokies (IGES), now owned and managed by Emerald Expositions, is an annual gift show held in the scenic Smoky Mountains of Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, TN.
Fidget Fad Spinning Out of Control
“They are the hottest toy I’ve seen in my 26 years of business,” says Jerry Phlippeau of Flipo Group, a wholesaler and retailer who specializes in innovative product sourcing and development.
Trend Spotting for 2017
With 2017 in full swing, we already have a feel for what new consumer trends are emerging, which ones are enduring from last year, and what has fizzled out.
Loose-Neck Land: Celebrating 20 Years in Business
Loose-neck animals are tiny, handcrafted novelty items made out of limoncillo pits. Ross Freitas has imported these fun critters from Mexico for twenty years.
Summer Souvenir Sellers
The summer season means vacations, traveling, and family outings. For retailers, a shift in consumers means a shift in sales strategy.
