by Alyssa Spagna | Aug 24, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Hallmark is opening a limited-time holiday pop-up at Disney Springs in October 2025, tied to the Hallmark Channel film Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True. The pop-up sells licensed, story-driven merchandise: character-inspired Keepsake...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jul 27, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Delaware North modernized the Old Faithful Upper General Store in Yellowstone National Park, updating fixtures, lighting and wayfinding while preserving the building’s national park rustic architecture. Curated merchandise includes Indigenous art,...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jul 27, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Experience-driven retail blends entertainment and shopping to boost foot traffic, dwell time and purchase intent for gift shop retailers. Theme parks, immersive venues, food halls and mixed-use destinations create consistent visitor demand that benefits...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jul 13, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Counterfeit America 250 merchandise flooded online marketplaces ahead of July 4, with fake “Made in USA” patriotic souvenirs from unverified sellers. The FTC’s “all or virtually all” standard governs Made in USA claims;...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jul 13, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: 30% of U.S. Gen Z travelers booked a trip after literary content inspired them, per Skyscanner’s 2026 research, making literary tourism a measurable demand driver. BookTok travel, “readaway” trips and rising hotel searches using a...