The LAMOSE Journal
Guides, stories, and ideas from our Calgary workshop. Tips on custom drinkware, gift inspiration, and behind-the-scenes looks at how we craft your favourites.
Souvenir Trends 2026: What Gift Shops Should Stock This Year
Wholesale · for retailers Stock your shop with custom-engraved tumblers, from 12 pieces. Get a quote → By Chen Deng · Founder, LAMOSE · Calgary, Alberta · Updated 2026 A magnet costs a gift shop almost nothing to stock and...
Gift Shop Pricing: Why Keystone Is the Floor, Not the Target
Keystone pricing (2x cost) is the floor for a tourist gift shop, not the target -- most need 55-65% margins to survive the slow months. Here's the real markup table by category, and why personalized items should carry your highest margin.
Best-Selling Souvenirs in Canada: What Tourists Actually Buy (2026)
Canada's best-selling souvenirs 2026, ranked: insulated tumblers, quality apparel, maple syrup, artisan craft -- and why the $4 magnet rack is dying.