Retailer Features

Creative Display Contest Top Ten

Back in October, a call was sent out to Gift Shop and Museums & More readers to submit a photo of their most creative in-store displays. The entries were original and beautiful, and our editors... more »

Pink Olive, Brooklyn

“There is something amazing that happens when you live your life in a place of appreciation and gratitude. Gift-giving becomes a gift in and of itself.” — Grace Kang, founder It would be easy to... more »

Retailer Spotlight: LEIF, Brooklyn

What started out as an online shop about six years ago quickly grew into a chic, simplistic storefront in Williamsburg. Stacy Longenecker’s shop, LEIF, started on the internet... more »

The Perfect Wedding Day

Everyone wants their wedding day to be perfect — the perfect dress, the perfect suit, the perfect ceremony, the perfect reception. It takes a million details to accomplish what will most likely be the largest... more »

Retailer Spotlight: Poor Richard’s Books & Gifts and Little Richard’s Toy Store

Patricia Seator and Richard Skorman, owners Richard Skorman and Patricia Seator have been inviting locals and visitors to make themselves at home for more than 40 years. In 1975, while a student at Colorado College,... more »

Retailer Spotlight: Pink Cadillac, Colorado Springs

Pink Cadillac Boutiquem Lisa Harrison, owner www.sassypinkcadillac.com “Our specialty is catering to ALL women… of all ages, sizes and styles.” -Lisa Harrison, owner Lisa Harrison has always loved working with people so helping them find the... more »

Retailer Spotlight: Ladyfingers Letterpress, Colorado Springs

Ladyfingers Letterpress, Arley-Rose Torsone and Morgan Calderini, owners “Being able to see the presses where the cards are printed is a big selling point.” — Arley-Rose Torsone, co-owner At Ladyfingers Letterpress, customers happily browse in the store... more »

Global Goods

If there’s one thing that gift retailers don’t go for, it’s fast fashion and mass-produced goods. Gift shops and gift retailers pay special attention to making their stores and boutiques differentiate from the big boxes.... more »