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 rich history ranging...
When it comes to gift stores, the items set to start trending are cost-effective gifts that help make recipients feel good. Here are four that you may want to have: Wooden Namedrop Products: Woodcraft and handmade items are popular keepsakes and gifts. Animal Kingdom...
From sourdough bread starters to canning preserves, whole families have returned to the kitchen. With that, we saw four trends develop that we feel that many of our exhibiting brands somehow predicted. Here they are: Some Like It Hot. Some Like It Spicy: As a...
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 retailers, Facebook and...
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 buyer matchmaking services...
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 family’s life and...