# Local Business Gift Boxes Tourism Abbotsford and Trades Collaborate for Mother's Day By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-05-20 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-business-gift-box References: [abbynews](https://www.abbynews.com/news/tourism-abbotsford-tradex-launching-mothers-day-gift-boxes/) & [tourismabbotsford](https://tourismabbotsford.ca/store/) Many well-curated, [local business gift boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-gift-boxes) have been debuted as a way to satisfy the consumer search for a thoughtful present, as well as offer support for independent businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. In British Columbia, Canada, one such initiative was launched for [Mother's Day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mothers-day-collections). Organized through a partnership between [Tourism Abbotsford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okanagan-co) and Tradex, there were four thematically different options for consumers to choose from, each featuring a unique collection of artisanal goods. The 'Abbotsford Handmade and Homegrown Mother’s Day' series included more affordable options like 'Beautiful Basic' and 'Flower Power'—retailing for $38 CAD + tax each—and the 'Serenity' and 'Local Blend' boxes which were offered at $60 CAD + tax. Image Credit: Tourism Abbotsford ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Curated Gift Boxes:** Opportunity to create curated gift boxes featuring local artisanal goods. - **Support for Local Businesses:** Opportunity to support independent businesses through the sale of these gift boxes. - **Consumer Demand for Thoughtful Presents:** Opportunity to meet consumer demand for meaningful and thoughtful gifts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tourism:** Opportunity for tourism organizations to collaborate with local businesses to promote and sell gift boxes. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for hotels, resorts, and other hospitality businesses to offer curated gift boxes as a value-added service. - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for e-commerce platforms to facilitate the sale of curated gift boxes, connecting consumers with local businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mother's Day-Ready Tea Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vahdam.md) - [Convenience-Forward Mother’s Day Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thoughtful-gift-baskets.md) - [Mother's Day Food Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mothers-day-food-box.md) - [Lush Limited-Edition Gift Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanstems-x-goldbelly.md) - [Co-Branded Mother's Day Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-happy-can.md) - [Floral Cookie Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-mothers-day-chocolate-collection-box.md) - [Mother's Day Pop-Up Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mothers-day-popup-event.md) - [Social Good Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grace-farms-foods-and-greyston-bakery.md) - [Customizable Mother's Day Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-tea.md)