The International Gift Exposition in the Smokies® (IGES) is just around the corner and attendees have a lot to look forward to. With a variety of buyer amenities that range from opening day buyers’ receptions to area lodging discounts to specialty networking dinners...
When going on vacation, people like to remember their special trip with a souvenir or gift to bring home. While those gifts can run the gamut when it comes to price range and selection, one thing is for certain — people are buying like crazy. In fact, according...
If you operate a retail store that caters to tourists, you know firsthand that these customers are not your traditional consumer. Their shopping preferences vary from needing something last minute to wanting something ‘just because’. Keeping this in mind, it helps to...
What makes a customer decide that a specific product is the perfect souvenir to commemorate their trip or vacation? This question is probably on your mind a lot if you run a retail store that carries souvenirs or gifts. After all, the souvenir industry is a...
