The fourth quarter has dawned upon retailers once again. With it comes increased foot traffic, year-end promotions, extended hours and the general stress of the holiday season as a business owner in retail. So as you embark on another busy season, now is the perfect time to remind yourself why you likely joined this industry in the first place.

Gifting transcends words, celebrates someone near and dear, and creates memories. It’s a form of expression and style, a way to say “I know you, who you are and what you love,” and a tangible marker of life’s milestones and celebrations. As a retailer, you are integral to making that happen for your communities — and that’s worth celebrating in itself.

Here, with great delight, Gift Shop® Plus presents its inaugural Gift Guide. Within the next several pages, you’ll find curated arrays for five recipients: the Bookworm, the Hostess with the Mostest, the Travelista, the Green Thumb and the Aesthete.

Whether you are looking for merchandising inspiration this holiday season or inspiration for 2025, we hope this sparks something inside you that reminds you just how important you are to so many — especially at this time of year.

Click each subhead for a curated gift guide by recipient.

THE BOOKWORM

Bibliophiles everywhere will savor these gifts that make their most cherished pastime even more delightful.

THE HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST

Hosting is a labor of love, thoughtfulness and creativity. Help customers give back to the hostesses in their lives with gifts that convey heartfelt appreciation.

THE TRAVELISTA

Inspire wanderlust with these products that elevate any adventure for the jet-setter in your customers’ lives.

THE GREEN THUMB

Plant aficionados have an eye for beauty — and this array combines charm and practicality while paying homage to nature and its splendor.

THE AESTHETE

This collection presents hIgh-end, quiet luxury gifts for the recipient whose taste is elevated, refined and discerning.