Texas “Friendship” on Full Display

This year, the Creative Display Contest was delightful — the number of incredible merchandise display submissions was truly astounding. Thank you retailers for sharing the talent you have showcased in your stores. This year, gift... more »

Small but Powerful

Yay! is a small Orlando, Florida boutique offering a range of products all in 250 square feet. Stacy and Jim Coon, owners, opened this quaint shop about a year and a half ago. This tiny... more »

Gift Shop and museums&MORE Creative Display Contest

We were blown away by the amount of great displays and creativity that were shown in this year’s Creative Display Contest. It was a very difficult job to narrow down the entries to the top... more »

Trendy & Timeless Jewelry

Jewelry is timeless, yet trendy. Gift Shop spoke with makers who source materials in the U.S. to discuss where they find inspiration, what’s trending and best display options for retailers. ORIGINS AND INSPIRATION Lotus Jewelry... more »

2019 Creative Display Contest Finalists

Back in October, a call was sent out to readers to submit a photo of their most creative in-store displays for our 2019 Creative Display Contest, sponsored by DM Merchandising. The entries came flooding in... more »

Creative Display Contest winner: Crow’s Nest Beach Market

Ideas and tips for eye-pleasing product displays are high on the want list for just about every brick-and-mortar retailer. We at Gift Shop and Museums & More magazines felt a great way to inspire creativity... more »

Creative Display Contest Top Ten

Back in October, a call was sent out to Gift Shop and Museums & More readers to submit a photo of their most creative in-store displays. The entries were original and beautiful, and our editors... more »

Display Inspirations: Sign of the Times

The core tenet of a successful specialty retail business is providing customers with high-quality products in a convenient and accessible location. Retailers have a desire to maximize their store layouts and display space to optimize... more »

A Distinctive Story

Distinctive Gardens in Dixon, Illinois looks different than in years in past, largely because of what owners Bud and Lisa LeFevre are calling its new “Shop Story” concept. Each seasonal shop story focuses on one... more »

Jayden Star launches new program to boost holiday sales

After months of planning, Jayden Star has launched a top-of-counter program to enhance holiday add-on sales for retailers nationwide. “This program is going to be an integral part of making our customers successful during the... more »