Industry Links

Trade Publications

Resources

COLOR MARKETING GROUP (CMG)

predicts color trends for consumer and trade

colormarketing.org

NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION (NRF)

national group committed to the retail industry

nrf.com

PANTONE

leader in color trends

pantone.com

SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS

tips targeted at retailers

smallbiztrends.com/category/retail-trends

MARGIE JOHNSON’S SHOP TALK

retail business support and training

shoptalk.org

Blogs

Beekman 1802

Designed to help you get the most out of each season and “cultivate a better life” with dozens of recipes, projects and inspiration.

https://beekman1802.com/category/beekman-1802-almanac/

RETAIL CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

retail experts sharing their insights and knowledge for the everyday retailer

retailcustomerexperience.com/blogs

THE RETAIL DOCTOR

posts on issues all retailers face

retaildoc.com/blog

RETAIL PROPHET

retail and technological trends that you need to keep on top

retailprophet.com/blog

TWO'S COMPANY

thoughts, company culture, trend reports & videos

channeltwo.twoscompany.com

Industry Links

Trade Publications

GIFTBEAT

GIFTS AND DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES

GIFTSHOP MAGAZINE

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SEASIDE RETAILER

SMART RETAILER

STATIONERY TRENDS