Editor’s Letter

Spring Forth!

It won’t be long now! Spring has sprung, we’ve weathered the ultimate storm, and things are slowly getting back to normal. Retailers are resetting the shelves for the next season and as more cities and... more »

From the Editor Winter 2021

Welcome to a new year, one that is filled with hope and new beginnings! Celebrate the museums, zoos, aquariums, historical locations and other destinations that have overcome many challenges presented in 2020 and have shown... more »

Ready for More

The first issue of 2021 is here! The fact that we made it to 2021 is exciting, and we all know why, so I won’t revisit the chaos that was 2020. Here at Gift Shop... more »

Keep on Keeping On

Welcome to the Fall issue of Gift Shop. The last issue of 2020. Can I get an AMEN?! The fact that this has been a year for the record books is indisputable. I think we... more »

Adaptability

We’ve always known that change is inevitable, but I don’t think we had any idea just how immediate it could also be. The year 2020 has brought unexpected changes to every facet of life –... more »

Stronger Together

As I write this on April 2, the COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted life as we know it. The modern, fast-paced, high-tech world we live in has come to a screeching halt. Spring is supposed to... more »

Transformative Times

Lives and businesses have been forever changed just as the seasons shifted from winter into spring. Spring is known as the season of growth, beauty and change; from the doldrums of winter to vibrant colors... more »

Still United in the Fight

Where were you in 1992? If you were in the gift industry, chances are you knew someone who was affected by AIDS. Some in the trade couldn't sit by and watch the devastating toll it... more »