by Alyssa Spagna | Aug 14, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: U.S. wine tourism is shifting toward casual, drop-in experiences, with 16% of wineries cutting tasting fees in 2025. Retailers near wineries can capture freed-up budgets with grab-and-go products: insulated totes, tumblers and picnic gear. Namedrop and...
by Alyssa Spagna | Aug 7, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Price sensitivity, convenience and social proof drive U.S. travel booking decisions and should shape tourism retail strategy. Social proof converts in-store: group best sellers with place-specific labels, encourage social tagging and use photo-forward...
by Alyssa Spagna | Aug 3, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: City-to-sea travel is growing fast: 63% of travelers add an extra destination before heading home, creating dual merchandising opportunities for tourism retailers. City legs favor compact accessories, cultural mementos and travel-size wellness items;...
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 17, 2026 | News
Key Takeaway: International visitors spend $7,000+ per trip, stay ~17 nights and shop on 8 in 10 trips — making inbound tourism a high-value retail opportunity. Locally made, namedrop and destination-specific products outperform generic souvenirs with international...
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