July 29, 2010
San Francisco, CA San Francisco International Gift Fair
July 31, 2010
San Francisco, CA New Orleans Gift & Jewelry Show
July 31, 2010
New Orleans, LA Las Vegas Market
August 02, 2010
Las Vegas, NV Vegas Kids
August 02, 2010
Las Vegas, NV Gift + Home at Las Vegas Market
August 02, 2010
Las Vegas, NV Golden Triangle Show
August 07, 2010
Greensboro, NC Pittsburgh Gift Show
August 07, 2010
Pittsburgh, PA Minneapolis Gift & Accessory Show
August 07, 2010
Minneapolis, MN ASD Las Vegas
August 08, 2010
Las Vegas: Las Vegas Convention Center
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seasonal Stores, Year-Round Sales
If seasonal tourist tides dictate traffic, what do gift shops do to profit all year round? We visit with two stores to find out.
A Season to Sell
Sure, 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.
Best Sellers in... Honolulu, Hawaii
Warm 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.
The Sweet Smell of Success
It 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.
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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