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The Gifted Blog

Where travelers are going, what they’re buying, and how culture shapes their travel preferences. Welcome to The GIFTED blog by IGES

Travel Retail Market Spotlight: The Products Vacationers Can’t Resist

The travel retail market is a rapidly growing and lucrative sector, with sales projected to reach over $126.48 billion by 2027, with an annual growth rate of 14-15% per year. The travel retail market encompasses a wide array of products and services

15 Amazing Things to Know About Tennessee

We love Tennessee, we started here. Since our show is back on track and the people are traveling, we though it would fun to share some interesting facts about our state. Did you know that the word “Tennessee” summons a kaleidoscope of imagery and

Product Trends: What Will Be Top Gift Shop Sellers

Wooden Namedrop Products: Woodcraft and handmade items are popular keepsakes and gifts.  Animal Kingdom Reigns: Sloths continue to be popular, sharks and bears are trending. Have plush gifts that bring a smile to faces available for purchase! Sock I

Use Facebook and Instagram to Drive Merchandise Sales

As a retailer, you do your best to figure out ways to use social media to delight, inspire, and educate your customers. But also, you are trying to figure out the best ways to use those channels to make sales. For most travel and tourism based retail

IGES Vendor Preview and Buyer Events

We’re extremely excited for the show this year. With less than one month, here’s a preview of the merchandise you will find at this year’s event. For those of you attending this year, our annual IGES Hoedown is happening and of course, our buye

Meet Sarah Philpott: Tennessee Farm Gal, Author, and Mother

On a picturesque plot of land nestled in the town of Englewood, Sarah Philpott lives out a Tennessee dream with her family. It’s hard to believe that the expansive farmland dotted with about a thousand Black Angus cattle is only the surface of her