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GIFT SHOP Magazine Cover Stories

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Every issue we choose a cover story that embodies the true spirit of gift retail. Each article is comprehensive, covering an outstanding concept or idea in the gift industry. Recent cover stories have included articles on candles, chocolate, tableware and coastal decor.

Winter 2013

Sails to Sales

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As the sea continues to exert its influence on a wider variety of giftware, the category is making a splash by differentiating into discrete nautical and coastal trends.

Fall 2012

Born in the USA

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Your customers are pledging allegiance to the red, white and blue – by buying American-made products. Are you?

Summer 2012

The Smell of Success

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Candles continue to be a sure bet, just as they've been for years. Here are the burning trends you need to know about now, and how to keep sales simmering.

Spring 2012

Paper Panache

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The "write" trends in stationery—we count down ten.

Winter 2012

Rinse and Repeat: Why Bath and Body Products Always Clean up Well

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When your customers are looking for small indulgences that won't break the bank, bath and body fits the bill perfectly.

Fall 2011

Cultivating Profits in the Great Outdoors

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The growing popularity of DIY projects, farmers' markets and an increased emphasis on the outdoors means products in this category are having their time in the sun. It has never been a better time to reap rich dividends with garden and outdoor products.

Summer 2011

A Reason to Cheer

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As the home entertaining trend continues to stay strong, products for holiday entertaining are enjoying a surge in sales.

Spring 2011

Celebrating Stationery

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The sizzling new trends in stationery forecast a whole range of vibrant, colorful products. One of the key staples in gift retail, stationery continues to soar. We chat with the experts to find out which trends will sizzle in the months ahead and what styles you should keep an eye out for.

Winter 2011

Baby Lassos Profits!

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Looking for a growth spurt in your sales? Appeal to adoring grandparents with standout gifts for baby. Take a look at what's new in this super cute product category.

Fall 2010

Jewelry Jazzes up Sales

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Your customers are increasingly using jewelry to update their wardrobes. Find out why this old staple continues to dazzle retailers and consumers alike.

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