# Metropolitan Gift Box Retails 'Cleveland in a Box' Sells City-Specific Treats and Product Packages By Joey Haar | Published 2017-01-11 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleveland-in-a-box References: [crainscleveland](http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20170107/NEWS/170109884/success-doesnt-always-end-in-dot-com) & [clevelandinabox](https://www.clevelandinabox.com/) 'Cleveland in a Box' is a retailer that sells [gift boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corporate-gift-boxes) specifically curated with goods that best give their recipients a taste of the city, both literally and metaphorically. The boxes are filled with a selection of items that relate to the Ohio city, including [food, treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackventure-box), sports memorabilia, and other products. To order a gift box, consumers select between two sizes: a five-item box or a ten-item box. They then get to choose from the curated items on offer from Cleveland in a Box. Though 'Cleveland in a Box' began as an [online-only retailer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-popcorn1), the company recently opened a brick-and-mortar location in downtown Cleveland. Considering that the company is so rooted in the local culture, the founders realized that having a physical presence in the city was absolutely essential for their brand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Localized Gift Boxes:** Curated gift boxes that showcase the unique products and culture of a specific city or region. - **Click-and-mortar Retail:** Online retailers expanding into physical stores to enhance the customer experience and build brand presence. - **Culinary Tourism:** The trend of travelers seeking out unique food and culinary experiences in new cities and regions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **E-commerce:** Online retailers that specialize in curating and selling gift boxes featuring local products. - **Retail:** Physical stores that offer curated gift boxes showcasing the products and culture of a specific city or region. - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants, food producers, and culinary tour operators that provide unique dining and tasting experiences for travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gifting-Ready Granola Snack Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooper-street-holiday-gift-box.md) - [D2C Artisanal Cheese Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-cheese-boxes.md) - [Limoncello-Themed Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabrizia-grande-holiday-cheer-box.md) - [Pretzel-Packed Appetizer Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pretzel-charcuterie-box.md) - [Affordable Gifting Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bifties.md) - [Bite-Sized Dubai-Style Chocolate Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-gift-box.md) - [Birthday-Ready Snack Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curated-snack-box1.md) - [Artisan-Quality Fermented Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleveland-kitchen-products.md) - [Love-Inspired Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbox.md)