July 29, 2010
San Francisco, CA San Francisco International Gift Fair
July 31, 2010
San Francisco, CA New Orleans Gift & Jewelry Show
July 31, 2010
New Orleans, LA Las Vegas Market
August 02, 2010
Las Vegas, NV Vegas Kids
August 02, 2010
Las Vegas, NV Gift + Home at Las Vegas Market
August 02, 2010
Las Vegas, NV Golden Triangle Show
August 07, 2010
Greensboro, NC Pittsburgh Gift Show
August 07, 2010
Pittsburgh, PA Minneapolis Gift & Accessory Show
August 07, 2010
Minneapolis, MN ASD Las Vegas
August 08, 2010
Las Vegas: Las Vegas Convention Center
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.
Seasonal Stores, Year-Round Sales
If seasonal tourist tides dictate traffic, what do gift shops do to profit all year round? We visit with two stores to find out.
A Season to Sell
Sure, you get to take it relatively easy for some time during the year. But imagine concentrating your business cycle into a shorter, more intense period every year. Stores that depend on tides and tourists do just that. Find out how they profit and thrive.
The Sweet Smell of Success
It takes more than a love of fresh flowers to be in the florist retail business. Find out what advantages and challenges visit this category of retailers and what florists do to keep profits blossoming.
Cashing in on Country
It's like going home to Nana's. There's something about country decor that transports customers to simpler times. Find out how three retailers are cashing in on this popular retail segment.
What Men Want
Men and shopping. Think the two don't go together? Think again! Men are now shopping for themselves in increasing numbers. With the market for men's products set to grow to $6.7 trillion by 2009 there's never been a better reason to pay attention to the male shopper. GIFT SHOP takes a look at the numbers and visits with retailers who are cashing in by reaching out to the guys.
Mixing Culture With Commerce
Finding products that tie in with seasonal exhibits; stocking merchandise that reinforces the host institution's mission; finding staff with retail and professional expertise—the challenges are varied. Yet more than 23 percent of museum stores exceed $500,000 a year in gross revenues. Find out how.
Healthy Bottom Line
A captive, in-house clientele, low overheads and volunteer staff combine to make hospital gift shops thriving businesses. Many gross more than $1 million in annual revenues.
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