March 07, 2010
Billerica, MA New England Products Trade Show
March 13, 2010
Portland, ME Boston Gift Show
March 21, 2010
Boston, MA Halloween & Attractions Show
March 25, 2010
St. Louis, MO SPREE: Specialty Retail Entrepreneur Expo and Conference
April 13, 2010
Las Vegas, NV Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show
April 15, 2010
Rosemont (Chicago), IL The National Stationery Show
May 16, 2010
New York, NY Mississippi Market Wholesale Show
June 03, 2010
Jackson, MS American Craft Retailers Expo (ACRE)
June 05, 2010
Las Vegas, NV World Tea Expo
June 11, 2010
Las Vegas, NV June Total Home & Gift Market
June 23, 2010
Dallas, TX
Gift Shop Stories
The success of each gift shop depends on various factors including location and merchandise mix. Here GIFT SHOP presents features about different kind of gift shops and lists hot sellers in gift shops around the country.
Best Sellers in Dysart, Iowa
Traditionally "Best Sellers" has looked at well-known cities around the country. In this issue, by training our sights on Dysart, Iowa, we also celebrate retail thriving in small towns in America.
Best Sellers in Stowe, Vermont
Stowe, a scenic town in Vermont, is just the place to take in fall's glorious colors. Here's a look at what's selling in this picturesque setting.
Best Sellers In The Hamptons, Long Island, NY
Located on the easternmost end of Long Island's "south fork" and less than two hours from New York City, "the Hamptons" is a unique cluster of seaside towns with charming, yet distinct, personalities. People flock here from all over the world, especially in the sunny summer months. Visitors enjoy pristine white sand beaches, high-end shopping, and edgy restaurants balanced by rural appeal: homemade pies at the neighborhood farm stand, apple picking from a local orchard, or a trip to one of the many seafood markets for fresh-off-the-boat lobster. Celebrity sightings, a sophisticated social life, a myriad of summertime events, or just unwinding on the warm, sandy beaches of the Atlantic—that and more is what you'll find in the Hamptons.
Best Sellers in Charleston, SC
"The most romantic city in America," historic Charleston, South Carolina, is a perfect getaway for lovers, seducing visitors with its cobblestone streets, historic churches, delicious low-country dining and upscale shopping. King Street—the city's shopping Mecca—has some very inviting, locally owned stores occupying buildings that are architectural treasures. Thanks to its coastal location, Charleston's weather is temperate—a boon to merchants' bottom lines. Both spring and fall are peak seasons for tourism.
Best Sellers in... Honolulu, Hawaii
Warm trade winds, the soft scent of plumeria after the morning rain, and lulling waves crashing against pristine white sand beaches—these are the typical images that come to mind when one thinks of Honolulu. But the diverse Hawaiian capital has more to offer than lush, natural surroundings and lazy days at the seaside; it is also a burgeoning metropolitan city that can provide all the best that the mainland has to offer, with a little local flavor mixed in. Honolulu is a resort town and one of the most popular vacation spots on the planet and with that comes its fair share of mass-produced tourist souvenir shops. But this urban piece of paradise is not all pineapple quilts and cheap ukuleles. Here, savvy, independent gift shop owners provide a mix of chic upscale luxury items with a dose of kama'aina (native) spirit.
Best Sellers in Nashville, TN
Known around the world as Music City, USA, Nashville offers much more than the country music that's made it famous. From the new symphony center to the flourishing arts scene to expanding restaurant options, Nashville is growing up vibrantly. The city's gift shops reflect residents' love of all things beautiful and creative.
Best Sellers in Austin, TX
Home to both Texas's state capital and one of the nation's largest universities, Austin has long been recognized for its vibrant music and arts scene. Marked by a burgeoning downtown and revitalized midtown shopping areas, Austin has also been rated as a very livable city. The gift shops profiled on these pages pay homage to the variety of inhabitants in the river city, adding just the right amount of polish to a host of unique offerings.
Best Sellers in Seattle
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.
Best Sellers in San Diego
Boasting 70 miles of coastline and hardly a rainy forecast all year, San Diego is, at its core, a beach town. Like any other, it has its share of seaside souvenir shops hawking T-shirts and shot glasses, but scratching this touristy surface reveals a style-savvy city whose retailers are dedicated to supporting small, independent and local vendors.
Best Sellers in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM, has long attracted artists and visitors. Best known for its adobe architecture, historic Plaza and fine-art galleries, this mountain city was established in the 1600s while still under Spanish rule. Native American, Spanish and cowboy cultures are all richly blended here, making it truly "The City Different."
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