Editor’s Letter
In what feels like the blink of an eye, trade show season is once again upon us. I am positively elated that, as I write this ahead of press time, I will soon be hopping...
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As seen in Holiday Shop 2024. I never let a holiday go uncelebrated. I love the togetherness holidays bring. I love the nostalgic smells of indulgent food cooking — from hot dogs grilling on July...
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Happy New Year! 2024 is underway as this issue lands in our readers’ mailboxes, and Gift Shop Plus is ushering in the new year with elation and optimism as we launch the Gift + Stationery...
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This time of year is hands down my most treasured. From amber leaves to chilled air to the merriment of another holiday season, these final months resonate deeply with me. They present a quiet, fresh...
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I love to meet women who are crushing it in business. Their stories inspire me to work harder, work smarter and never give up. It is so important to not only celebrate other women, but...
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Inspiration can come from many places and in many forms. Lately, I’ve been inspired by the entrepreneurs I meet who have a passion for main street retail. These business owners are listening to what their...
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I know I've said this before, but this time I really mean it... This is my favorite issue to date! Why? It’s full of super cool people. In these pages, you will meet amazing artists,...
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The 2022 holiday shopping season is well underway as this issue goes to press. For many retailers the buildup to this year's fourth quarter has included many unknowns. Inflation, gas prices and shipping disruptions have...
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Some call it the dog days of summer like it’s a bad thing. In my world, dog days are EVERY day, but the ones in summertime are that much sweeter when there is green grass...
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Today’s consumers, led by the growing spending force of millennials and Gen Z, are proving to be thoughtful and purposeful shoppers. Weighing every purchase, they give careful consideration whether a particular brand or store is...
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