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These helpful articles on marketing, management and operations will ensure your gift retail store is properly managed.

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Winter 2013

Malls, the Hot Spots

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Gift shops come in all sizes – and locations! The decision to locate your business depends on a lot of factors including rent and traffic. Find out why these gift shops decided to give their local shopping centers a try.

Winter 2013

Surf the Boards

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Not sure what boards to set up on Pinterest? Here are some ideas.

Fall 2012

Lessons Learned

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In-store classes bring more visits, increased sales and best of all – loads of fun! Here's a primer on how to pick and host the right class for your gift shop.

Summer 2012

Road to Recovery

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As hard as it is to imagine, what if the unthinkable happens and disaster strikes? Two retailers share their inspirational stories—the decisions they had to make and the lessons they learned in the wake of unforeseen events.

Summer 2012

Conquer the Credit Crunch

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Having a store of sound credit is basic common sense for all gift retailers. Here's what you need to know to build a strong credit line for your gift shop.

Summer 2012

Make Your Store Pinteresting!

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Pinterest seems like the perfect social media platform in an industry where visual impact counts for a lot. Here's a peek at the hot new social media tool that's making waves.

Spring 2012

Cash in on Cash Mobs

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A grassroots-induced retail phenomenon means good news for your gift shop. Find out how you can create lasting positive effects from a cash mob.

Spring 2012

Money for Nothing!

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No such thing as a free lunch? Think again! Here are five ways to market your store online for free.

Winter 2012

Sales Surge on Small Business Saturday

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Gift retailers cash in on second annual event which spurred an estimated  103 million Americans to shop at independently owned businesses.

Winter 2012

Want More Traffic? Hit the Road

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If you're tired of waiting for customers to come to you, why not go to them? Taking your store to new venues is a great marketing strategy when done right.

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