by Alyssa Spagna | Aug 31, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Novelty souvenirs like theme park popcorn buckets, wand boxes and weapon-shaped toys commonly trigger TSA screening; stock collapsible, clear-packaged or ship-ready alternatives to reduce friction. Brief, consistent associate scripts and printed receipt...
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...
by Alyssa Spagna | Jul 17, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Utility wins in summer 2026 travel retail: Functional accessories outperform novelty on margin and sell-through. Pricing power comes from the story: Namedrops, UPF claims and personalization consistently push accessories to top-of-range price points....
by Alyssa Spagna | Jul 17, 2026 | News
Key Takeaways: Luxury hotels are turning curated amenity programs into booking differentiators and retail revenue drivers. Travel-size, location-aligned product drops increase basket size and brand recall. Cross-merchandising across beauty, sleep and food and beverage...