Features

Merry & Bright: Previewing holiday 2024 décor

Retailers have packed away the remaining ornaments and ribbons from their holiday displays as Gift Shop Plus Winter 2024 went to press, but product designers already have their sights on the upcoming holiday 2024 décor debuts.... more »

Winter 2024 Trend Report: Nature’s Embrace

It's time to reconnect with nature. So much of our daily lives is spent looking at screens. In fact, the average person globally spent nearly seven hours looking at a screen per day in 2023... more »

Curating Community: Steadfast Supply connects independent brands with consumers

In 2016, Virginia Blanca Arrisueño opened Steadfast Supply to fill a void she saw in the marketplace: There weren’t many retail opportunities for small businesses to sell their products and connect with other consumers. [caption... more »

Top 3 operations articles of 2023

These columns were the top-performers of 2023. 1. 10 tips to maximize your email marketing Email marketing is a tool specialty shop retailers have to engage with their customers, build brand loyalty and drive sales.... more »

Top 3 retailer profiles of 2023

Here we present the most-read retailer profiles of 2023 at Gift Shop® Plus. 1. Chalet creates a retail oasis for home, garden shoppers To say Chalet — a third-generation family business serving Chicago’s North Shore... more »

Top 10 feature articles of 2023

These 10 feature articles were the most read in 2023. 1. Gift Shop Plus reveals its 2024 Gift + Stationery Spotlight Awards winners The Gift + Stationery Spotlight Awards honor an accomplished group of industry... more »

Top 10 news stories of 2023

These 10 news stories were the most read in 2023. 1. Postage increases prompt industry action The United States Postal Service increased stamp prices again on July 9, representing the third stamp price hike in... more »

Gift Shop Plus reveals its 2024 Gift + Stationery Spotlight Awards winners

Gift Shop® Plus and its sister publication, Stationery Trends, are thrilled to unveil the inaugural class of Gift + Stationery Spotlight Awards honorees. While there are countless awards programs... more »