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All About Gift Retailers
This section is for and about gift retailers. Each article is packed with useful information, some brought to you directly by the retailers themselves. Articles include Q & A's, new store openings and success stories about your fellow gift shop retailers. Branching Out: Stories about gift retailers who have branched out to successful operations in more than one location. Retailer Profile: Inspirational stories of successful gift retailers. Retailer Forum: Retailers present business solutions in response to a single question posed by GIFT SHOP. 
Wacky Stores, Wild SuccessDifferent clientele. Different approaches. Find out how retailer Aimee Smith manages the two branches of her Maryland store, 5 Wacky Women. Continue Reading... 
Mother Daughter Duos
Sister StoresDual-use gift shops are all about capturing more profits from existing customers. But can two separate businesses thrive under one roof, or do they fester with sibling rivalry? Continue Reading... Write On!Carve out a space for stationery in your store and watch your profits roll in. GIFT SHOP profiles three retailers who enjoy success with stationery and the industry trade show that is the Mecca for all professionals in the field. Continue Reading... 
What tips can you offer to maintain a clean and efficient back room?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. Continue Reading... What are the most efficient methods to clear store inventory?The holiday season is over. How do you clear your shelves to make room for new merchandise? Here are some ideas from members from the Gift and Home Trade Association. Continue Reading... What are your predictions for retail trends in 2008?What are your predictions for retail trends in 2008? How can retailers profit from these trends? We are on the cusp of a new year. With retail trends changing at breakneck speed, members from the Gift and Home Trade Association weigh in about what they see on the retail horizon for 2008. Continue Reading... Why are minimum wholesale orders necessary?Minimum wholesale orders. Vendors need them; retailers complain they are too restrictive. In a new forum, in association with the Gift and Home Trade Association, we talk to industry professionals to find out how retailers can turn their minimum orders into maximum profits. Continue Reading... What are your strategies for loss prevention in your store?It's not just the big department stores that have to worry about loss and theft. The problem affects independent retailers too. Find out the best practices you can use to minimize loss in your store. Continue Reading... |
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Gift shop ownership comes in all stripes and colors. With Mother's Day around the corner, we look at flourishing gift shops around the country managed by mother-daughter teams. 
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