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...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jun 29, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Entertainment tourism and fan travel to filming locations drive measurable visitor spend at souvenir, gift and destination retail stores. Top U.S. entertainment tourism destinations include New York, Los Angeles, Albuquerque, Forks and Savannah — each...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jun 29, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Haunted tourism such as ghost tours, haunted hotels and dark heritage sites drive measurable local economic impact through extended stays, night-time retail spend and seasonal programming. Retailers grow revenue by stocking locally grounded merchandise:...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jun 22, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Nostalgia travel is a major 2026 trend, with nearly half of Americans planning trips driven by memory, heritage and life events like reunions, anniversaries and birthdays. Gift, souvenir and resort retailers can capitalize by stocking namedrop and...
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