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Gift Shop Stories

The success of each gift shop depends on various factors including location and merchandise mix. Here GIFT SHOP presents features about different kind of gift shops and lists hot sellers in gift shops around the country.

Spring 2010

Best Sellers in Dublin, Ireland

This edition of "Best Sellers" jumps across the Atlantic and looks at what's selling in Dublin, Ireland. The Celtic Tiger has come into its own as a strong economic player and Dublin showcases the best that Ireland has to offer in gift retail.

Winter 2010

Best Sellers in Dysart, Iowa

Traditionally "Best Sellers" has looked at well-known cities around the country. In this issue, by training our sights on Dysart, Iowa, we also celebrate retail thriving in small towns in America.

Fall 2009

Best Sellers in Stowe, Vermont

Stowe, a scenic town in Vermont, is just the place to take in fall's glorious colors. Here's a look at what's selling in this picturesque setting.

Summer 2009

Best Sellers In The Hamptons, Long Island, NY

Located on the easternmost end of Long Island's "south fork" and less than two hours from New York City, "the Hamptons" is a unique cluster of seaside towns with charming, yet distinct, personalities. People flock here from all over the world, especially in the sunny summer months. Visitors enjoy pristine white sand beaches, high-end shopping, and edgy restaurants balanced by rural appeal: homemade pies at the neighborhood farm stand, apple picking from a local orchard, or a trip to one of the many seafood markets for fresh-off-the-boat lobster. Celebrity sightings, a sophisticated social life, a myriad of summertime events, or just unwinding on the warm, sandy beaches of the Atlantic—that and more is what you'll find in the Hamptons.

Spring 2009

Best Sellers in Charleston, SC

"The most romantic city in America," historic Charleston, South Carolina, is a perfect getaway for lovers, seducing visitors with its cobblestone streets, historic churches, delicious low-country dining and upscale shopping. King Street—the city's shopping Mecca—has some very inviting, locally owned stores occupying buildings that are architectural treasures. Thanks to its coastal location, Charleston's weather is temperate—a boon to merchants' bottom lines. Both spring and fall are peak seasons for tourism.

Winter 2009

Seasonal Stores, Year-Round Sales

imageIf seasonal tourist tides dictate traffic, what do gift shops do to profit all year round? We visit with two stores to find out.

Winter 2009

A Season to Sell

imageSure, you get to take it relatively easy for some time during the year. But imagine concentrating your business cycle into a shorter, more intense period every year. Stores that depend on tides and tourists do just that. Find out how they profit and thrive.

Winter 2009

Best Sellers in... Honolulu, Hawaii

imageWarm trade winds, the soft scent of plumeria after the morning rain, and lulling waves crashing against pristine white sand beaches—these are the typical images that come to mind when one thinks of Honolulu. But the diverse Hawaiian capital has more to offer than lush, natural surroundings and lazy days at the seaside; it is also a burgeoning metropolitan city that can provide all the best that the mainland has to offer, with a little local flavor mixed in. Honolulu is a resort town and one of the most popular vacation spots on the planet and with that comes its fair share of mass-produced tourist souvenir shops. But this urban piece of paradise is not all pineapple quilts and cheap ukuleles. Here, savvy, independent gift shop owners provide a mix of chic upscale luxury items with a dose of kama'aina (native) spirit.

Fall 2008

The Sweet Smell of Success

imageIt takes more than a love of fresh flowers to be in the florist retail business. Find out what advantages and challenges visit this category of retailers and what florists do to keep profits blossoming.

Fall 2008

Best Sellers in Nashville, TN

Known around the world as Music City, USA, Nashville offers much more than the country music that's made it famous. From the new symphony center to the flourishing arts scene to expanding restaurant options, Nashville is growing up vibrantly. The city's gift shops reflect residents' love of all things beautiful and creative.

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