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Through in-depth feature articles and product showcases, GIFT SHOP takes a look at the bestsellers in a variety of giftware product categories like holiday decor, greeting cards, POS systems and more.

Features: In-depth features analyze sales statistics, offer sales strategies and present bestsellers in a particular gift product category.

Fresh Finds: GIFT SHOP's recommendations for the latest bestsellers for your store.

Showcase: GIFT SHOP's recommendations on what's trendy in various product categories.

Trending Up: GIFT SHOP presents the latest bestsellers in proven, reliable product categories.

Targeting Trendy Tweens
By Emily Lambert

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. Continue Reading...


I'll Take That, Too: Increasing Impulse Buys
By Annette Elton

You'll do everything you reasonably can to increase the dollar amount per transaction. So work on increasing impulse buys in your store. Find out how to have your customers buying more products on an impulse. Continue Reading...


Organize Your Sales
By Jeanette Driscoll

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. Continue Reading...


Crazy About Collectibles
By Randall G. Mielke

I gotta have it. That mentality has long fueled sales of collectibles. Find out how things have changed in this industry and what sells collectibles now. Continue Reading...


Jazzing Up Sales!
By Emily Lambert

Music CD sales may be taking a hit in traditional stores, but gift shop retailers are singing a profitable tune. Come and listen. Continue Reading...


Art's Appeal
By Poornima Apte

Talk about unique! Handmade, artist-created products are, by definition, one-of-a-kind. Find out why your customers are increasingly attracted to the allure of handmade—and how you can cash in on a thriving industry! Continue Reading...


Inspired Sales
By Emily Lambert

They're personal, they're universal and they're growing in popularity. Inspirational gifts deliver messages of encouragement, comfort, motivation and hope. Stocking them can deliver profits. Find out how. Continue Reading...


Table Linens: Your Profits, Covered!
By Randall G. Mielke

Luxury table linens. Find out what's new in the market, what's set to change, and which display tips work best to increase sales in your store. Continue Reading...


Tracking Trends: 2008
By Patricia Call

A new year heralds new styles. Find out which hot colors and trends will ignite your sales in '08. Continue Reading...


2 days + $500 = Whole new store!
By Poornima Apte

GIFT SHOP executed its Ultimate Makeover contest recently and the results speak for themselves. What's more, our makeover proves you can achieve similar spectacular results on a budget. Find out how. Continue Reading...


Reignin' Cats and Dogs
By Randall G. Mielke

In 2007, Americans are expected to spend $40.8 billion on their pets. What's more—with luxury collars, bedding, and even expensive cologne—the market is going upscale. Here's how stocking up on products for pets can have you lapping up sales. Continue Reading...


Go By The Book
By Emily Lambert

With book sales flat in traditional outlets, your store is the "special market" publishers are training their sights on. Read how you can stack up the profits by cashing in on a growing trend. Continue Reading...


Steeped in Success
By Poornima Apte

Maybe it's the health benefits, or a chance to break away from fast-paced lives. Whatever the reason, Americans are guzzling tea more than ever. With the specialty tea market expected to grow at an impressive clip, find out why stocking tea can have you enjoying piping hot profits. Continue Reading...


Profits are in the Bag
By Sharon Naylor

Move over diamonds. With sales numbers steadily trending up, handbags just might be a girl's new best friend. Find out how they can also be yours. Continue Reading...


Green: the new black?
By Mollie Neal and Poornima Apte

Organic clothing and earth-friendly accessories have gone from hippie to hip among today's consumers. Want another reason to pay attention? By 2008, the global market for organic cotton products is expected to grow to more than $2.6 billion—a tenfold increase in just seven years. Continue Reading...


Halloween: Stoking Spirited Sales
By Poornima Apte

The numbers are anything but spooky. In 2006, Americans spent nearly $5 billion on Halloween. Used to be the fall festival was only about candy and kids. Now adults want to join the fun. Find out how investing in Halloween can have you celebrating this fall. Continue Reading...




Fab Finds for Spring 2008

Fabulous finds for the retail market for spring! Continue Reading...


Fab Finds: Winter 2008

We have some fabulous finds for your store. Continue Reading...


Fab Finds: Fall 2007

Fabulous new finds for Fall 2007. Continue Reading...


Fab Finds: Summer 2007

A quick look at some fabulous new finds in the Summer 2007 marketplace. Continue Reading...


Fresh Finds: Spring 2007

A quick look at what we think is fresh in the Spring 2007 marketplace. Continue Reading...




Eco-Conscious Showcase

A retail showcase that displays some of the best eco-conscious products on the market. Continue Reading...


Notecards Showcase

Stationery is hot, so stock these stylish notecards to increase your sales! Continue Reading...


Think Pink Showcase

Our Think Pink showcase displays hot products that support breast cancer awareness. Continue Reading...


Vases Showcase

Flowers are a spring staple, so showcase these vases for your customers. Continue Reading...


Red, White and Blue Showcase

Patriotic retail products are always a big seller in the summer... stock up now! Continue Reading...


Aprons

Aprons, everyone needs one and lately they've become quite fashionable! Continue Reading...


Father's Day

Need to carry that perfect gift for Father's Day shoppers? Check these out... Continue Reading...


Mother's Day

Looking to stock great Mother's Day merchandise? Here are some best sellers... Continue Reading...


Roosters

Roosters are one of the latest fads, and we have some products that you should keep in stock. Continue Reading...


Wood

Want something to pop? Use wood.. it's versatile and always in fashion. Continue Reading...


Birdhouses

Need a home for the chirpers out back? Or perhaps a decorative birdhouse for inside? Check out what we've found... Continue Reading...


Pillows

Looking to add that "decorator's" touch? How about some throw pillows? Continue Reading...


Hearts

They brighten up a room and cause involuntarily smiles... hearts! Continue Reading...


Fun and Games

A showcase of the hottest games that SELL. Continue Reading...


Teapots

Looking to showcase the perfect tea? Use one of these cute pots. Continue Reading...


Lodge Lifestyle

Love the look of the Lodge? Bring it into the home. Continue Reading...


Glass

Glass is the ultimate showpiece... Continue Reading...


Pens

Showcasing the best in writing utensils.. pens! Continue Reading...


Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking, a look at products that feed this growing trend. Continue Reading...




Trending Up for Spring 2008

The hottest new retail trends for spring. Continue Reading...


Trending Up: Winter 2008

Some of the latest trends we've identified for winter. Continue Reading...


Trending Up: Fall 2007

A look at the latest trends for Fall 2007. Continue Reading...


Trending Up: Summer 2007

A look at the latest trends for Summer 2007. Continue Reading...


Trending Up: Spring 2007

The hot new trends that are bursting for spring. Continue Reading...




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