Unique Giftware Ideas
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.
'Tis the Season!
It's the most wonderful time of the year—for sales. Find out what's new in holiday décor and how you can add a dash of cheer to fourth quarter sales.
Greeting Cards Galore!
Greeting cards continue to be a vital part of the gift retail market. Find out what's trending up in this important stationery segment.
Baby's Big!
Baby means big business for gift store retailers like you. With grandparents and Gen Y-ers ready to spend on the category, find out what products you need to stock to cash in.
GIFT SHOP Magazine's 2009 Ultimate Makeover
This year's makeover went to Le Papillon, a long-standing gift store in New Jersey. Find out how some tested merchandising techniques executed by OneCoast's visual merchandising team—on a $500 budget—worked wonders for the store.
Cater to the Conscientious Consumer
There's a fundamental shift in customers' attitudes that can work to your advantage. Find out who the "locavores" are and why the strengthening "buy local" movement is something you need to pay close attention to.
The Great Outdoors!
Increasing numbers of your customers are getting into gardening and extending their homes into the great outdoors. Get the scoop on what products cater to this growing trend and watch your profits bloom.
A License to Profit
You can find them just about anywhere in almost any format imaginable. Licensed products are so vast, in fact, retail sales of licensed merchandise in the U.S. and Canada totaled $59.1 billion in 2008, according to EPM Communications Inc. Here's a look behind the scenes at a market that offers gift shop retailers art work from talented artists, often with loyal followings, at prices consumers can afford.
A Glimmer of Hope
As the country struggles through a weak economy, many Americans want to turn to something that will inspire them, give them hope, or at least remind them that things will get better. Inspirational gifts are filling that need.
Working Wedding Wonders
Style. Elegance. Value. Find out what mix of these attributes and more drives your customers' demand for wedding day accessories. If you haven't done so already, consider taking the plunge and saying "I Do!" to a timeless gift shop product category.
Holiday Gourmet: The Season Never Tasted So Good!
Specialty gourmet has always been a popular category especially when it comes to gift giving for the winter holidays. Find out how the category is adapting to a rough economy and still coming out ahead.
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