Features

Comfy Cozy

With a record fourth quarter wrapping up, retail holiday sales are predicted to repeat next year. The inventory and shipping shortages of 2021 will prove to be a cautionary tale for everyone in 2022. Retailers... more »

The Gathering Space

The kitchen is THE place to gather and it also plays an important role in all of life’s everyday and celebratory events, both large and small. Trends this year are focusing on a few key... more »

All Around Inspiration

For Brits who found themselves living in North America, purchasing products from “the old country” was delightful. That was back in 1949, when Abbott Collection was launched as an import business catering to people who... more »

Authentic Connections

More than a million people, which includes 100,000 school-aged children, visit Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center annually. This historic Pennsylvania landmark is situated on the site of the Battle of Gettysburg (1863)... more »

Too Fun!

Sharing the story of independent retailers is something that Gift Shop® Plus loves to do. We recently sent out a request for independent toy retailers to share their stories and this feature takes a look... more »

Driving It Home

Within the last few years, there’s been an uptick of interest in all things home. A rise in home sales certainly sparked demand for décor. After experiencing such a dark period, shoppers are yearning for... more »

Kerbobble Toys

Kerbobble Toys is located in Manassas, Virginia, near Washington D.C. Customers will find a unique array of vintage and new toys, board games, comic books, and more. Product is bought for cash or store credit... more »

jaZams

Co-owners Dean Smith and Joanne Farrugia opened jaZams in 1996, in New Jersey. The store specializes in children’s toys and books — Smith is the toy buyer and Farrugia purchases the books. The owners created... more »