Curated with Gratitude

Marketplace and Consumer Trends
- Remote employees want to be recognized – 64% of employees feel that recognition and appreciation are more important while working remotely.
- Tangible gifts and experiences are more memorable and meaningful than cash – 65% strongly agree that both merchandise and travel awards are remembered longer than cash payments.
- An employee who has been recognized is 63% more likely to stay at his or her current job within the next 3-6 months.
- More than 40% of employed Americans feel that they would put more energy into their work if they were recognized more often.
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Gifting with Purpose
NEWSLETTERS RETURN TO NEWSDecember 2019Gifting with PurposeTrending now: a variety of gifts that send a variety of personal messages.The holidays are a time of giving and receiving – but also a time to reflect on the past year and think ahead to 2020. In a world where...
Upcycling’s Dramatic Uptick
NEWSLETTERS RETURN TO NEWSNovember 2019Upcycling’s Dramatic Uptick Turning trash into art gains momentum, energizing a passionate market.As concern for the environment becomes more serious and more mainstream, a growing number of consumers demand that companies and...
Getting Personal
NEWSLETTERS RETURN TO NEWSNovember 2019Getting PersonalPersonalization is a persuasive driver in gifting.Today’s world can feel so impersonal. Getting something personalized makes consumers feel special in a sea of sameness--the more personal a gift is, the more...
Listen Up!
NEWSLETTERS RETURN TO NEWSOctober 2019Listen Up!Americans aren’t just obsessed with screens--audio listening is all the rage. Smart speakers have helped bring radio back into the home and smartphones have given listeners greater choice, access and control of...
Quality ‘Me’ Time
NEWSLETTERS RETURN TO NEWSSeptember 2019Quality ‘Me’ TimeSelf-care and the trending need for balance and serenity. Tech is empowering--but it’s also overwhelming. More than ever, consumers are looking to disconnect and unplug from the craziness of screen-driven life....
Let’s Eat in Tonight
NEWSLETTERS RETURN TO NEWSJuly 2019Let’s Eat in TonightMillennials in the kitchen--the trend to cook at home. Data proves it out: Millennials are eating at home more than going out. Hungry for convenient, healthy, easy, and budget-friendly meal solutions, they’re a...
The Spirit of
Gifting
NEWSLETTERS RETURN TO NEWSNovember 2020The Spirit of Gifting Consumers may be taking a more thoughtful approach to holiday shopping and gift-giving this season.With the retail industry predicting that consumers are likely to spend less this holiday season, it is more...
The Home
Advantage
NEWSLETTERS RETURN TO NEWSSeptember 2020The Home AdvantageFire up the grill and put on your favorite team jersey to kickoff “Homegating” Season 2020!Tailgating typically kicks off the football season for many sports fans or for anyone who enjoys a good party with...
Inside the Box
NEWSLETTERS RETURN TO NEWSAugust 2020Inside the BoxSubscription box services deliver convenient and curated solutionsThe subscription box industry is booming as consumers seek convenient shopping solutions in challenging times. Delivered to your doorstep or on the...