Gifts and Dec - November 1, 2009

In a year when retail was pretty hard hit by the downturn in the economy, certain products and lines still struck a chord with customers. Gifts & Decorative Accessories took a look at the results from more than 100 retailers responding the Gifted Retailer survey to get an idea of some of their top-selling lines in different product categories.

• Business Forum
• Direct Mail, Lower Leases
• Five Powerful Display Tools
• It All Adds Up
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• Departments
• Editor's Letter
• Counting Down to 2010
• News From GiftsandDec.com
• Daily Picks: Perfect Slice
• Lang Bought by Investment Cos. Joint Venture
• Direct from Market: Tabletop
• Formation Brands Acquires Clay Art
• OneCoast Launches New E-Company, Splits Rep Business
• We Asked, You Answered
• What do you see as being the hottest trend for Christmas 2009?

• Features
• 1 Great Industry!
• 5 Trends from 5 Industry Pros
• 25 Gifted Retailers of 2009
• 15 Gifted Women
• 20 Gifts Under $50