Here we present the most-read retailer profiles of 2024 at Gift Shop® Plus.

1. ‘Not Your Grandma’s Gift Shop’: Luster makes bold statements through its stylish goods

The specialty gift shop is situated in Shaker Heights on Cleveland’s east side. Tamar Brecher and Robin McCann, co-owners, recognized that they work well together after years of volunteering and executing school projects and events.

2. Heartfelt Evolution: MiCA 12/v serving Cincinnati for decades in an ever-changing retail landscape

Carolyn and Mike Deininger opened MiCA in Cincinnati in 2003 after noticing a gap in the marketplace for a curated gift selection.

3. Curating Community: Steadfast Supply connects independent brands with consumers

In 2016, Virginia Blanca Arrisueño opened Steadfast Supply in Washington D.C. to fill a void she saw in the marketplace: There weren’t many retail opportunities for small businesses to sell their products and connect with other consumers.