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Latest News Headlines Current GSM Spring 2008 Articles

Targeting Trendy Tweens Wednesday, April 16 - As a gift-store retailer, you want to attract today's trendy, lip-gloss-sporting, Hannah Montana-loving tweens to your store. Find out why and how. Read More...

Best Sellers in Seattle Wednesday, April 16 - Tucked into the drizzly Pacific Northwest, Seattle is bordered by magnificent Elliot Bay and two snowcapped mountain ranges that seem more like diamond necklaces than storm catchers. The soul of grunge music, Seattle is also a city with a rich maritime history. Here in the Emerald City, communities boast of independent gift shops as colorful and eclectic as the vendors, artists and owners who stock them full of unique gifts and innovative charm. Read More...

Wacky Stores, Wild Success Wednesday, April 16 - Different clientele. Different approaches. Find out how retailer Aimee Smith manages the two branches of her Maryland store, 5 Wacky Women. Read More...

Organize Your Sales Wednesday, April 16 - Planning your January inventory? Did you know de-cluttering and organizing routinely figures in your customers' top 10 New Year's resolutions? Here's a look at what you can stock to spur sales in the new year. Read More...

Sales Despite Slowdown? Wednesday, April 16 - With somber news about the economy hitting the airwaves every day, GIFT SHOP talked to gift retailers and experts around the country to see how sales are faring. Find out what retailers like you are doing to weather the slowdown, and what you can do to keep sales strong at your store. Read More...

Advertise! Wednesday, April 16 - You have stocked your shelves with unique merchandise and hired great staff. Now you need to drive traffic to your store! Targeted and regular advertising needs to be a critical element of your store's marketing strategy. This two-parter shows what works, and how to get the most out of your advertising dollars. Read More...

Rethink Your Store's Back Room Wednesday, April 16 - Put your store's back room on your spring cleaning to-do list. Here are 10 steps to remember as you reconfigure your back room and help your business become an efficient and well-oiled machine. Read More...

What tips can you offer to maintain a clean and efficient back room? Wednesday, April 16 - It's spring. Time to clean out your back room and take stock of your merchandise. Here are some tips on maintaining an organized and efficient back room. Read More...

Trending Up for Spring 2008 Wednesday, April 16 - The hottest new retail trends for spring. Read More...

Fab Finds for Spring 2008 Wednesday, April 16 - Fabulous finds for the retail market for spring! Read More...

Eco-Conscious Showcase Wednesday, April 16 - A retail showcase that displays some of the best eco-conscious products on the market. Read More...

Think Pink Showcase Wednesday, April 16 - Our Think Pink showcase displays hot products that support breast cancer awareness. Read More...

Vases Showcase Wednesday, April 16 - Flowers are a spring staple, so showcase these vases for your customers. Read More...

Display Inspirations Wednesday, April 16 - It's official: The green revolution is here to stay. As your customers become more eco-conscious, now is the time to incorporate elements borrowed from nature into your store's displays. Read More...

The Long Run Wednesday, April 16 - I have always admired the tenacity and passion of small retailers. Read More...

Back Room Basics Wednesday, April 16 - Want to bring some order to your store's back room? Here's a layout that can help. Read More...

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