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What Younger Travelers Expect From Souvenir Retail
Key Takeaways: Gen Z and millennials make up half of U.S. holiday travelers, driving demand for social-first, sustainable…
August 31The Fall RV Wave Is Real, and It’s Headed Your Way
Key Takeaways: Fall RV travel draws 23+ million Americans, creating a prime shoulder-season opportunity for souvenir and gift…
August 31TSA-Friendly Souvenirs: What Retailers Need to Know
Key Takeaways: Novelty souvenirs like theme park popcorn buckets, wand boxes and weapon-shaped toys commonly trigger TSA screening;…
August 31Road Trip Season Is Bringing Shoppers Through the Door
Key Takeaways: Fall road trip season drives retail foot traffic to souvenir and gift shops, with millennials leading…
August 24What the Rise in Solo Female Travel Means for Retailers
Key Takeaways: Solo female travel hit a record high in 2026; 64% of solo travelers value freedom, most…
August 24Shop Spotlight: Inside Hallmark’s Disney Springs Holiday Pop-Up
Key Takeaways: Hallmark is opening a limited-time holiday pop-up at Disney Springs in October 2025, tied to the…
August 24What Fall’s Luxury Travel Surge Means for Retail
Key Takeaways: Fall luxury travel bookings are up 30% YOY; shoulder-season demand now rivals summer peaks. Affluent travelers…
August 14The Glamping Boom Is Changing Travel Retail
Key Takeaways: The U.S. glamping market is projected to reach $1.43 billion by 2031, a direct opportunity for…
August 14As Wine Travel Shifts, Retail Must Adapt
Key Takeaways: U.S. wine tourism is shifting toward casual, drop-in experiences, with 16% of wineries cutting tasting fees…
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