by Alyssa Spagna | Aug 31, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Gen Z and millennials make up half of U.S. holiday travelers, driving demand for social-first, sustainable and namedrop souvenir products. Short-form video shapes purchase decisions; photogenic, locally tied products that invite in-store tagging see...
by Alyssa Spagna | Aug 31, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Fall RV travel draws 23+ million Americans, creating a prime shoulder-season opportunity for souvenir and gift retailers near parks and scenic routes. RV shoppers favor compact, lightweight keepsakes, regional namedrop items, and travel essentials...
by Alyssa Spagna | Aug 24, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Solo female travel hit a record high in 2026; 64% of solo travelers value freedom, most are women, making travel retailers a prime purchase point. Top product categories include compact self-care kits, namedrop souvenirs, experience bundles and...
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 | 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...