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The power of Pinterest: A retailer’s guide to success (Part 2)

Pinterest is an undeniably powerful tool for retailers to grow their businesses. In The Power of Pinterest: A Retailer’s Guide to Success (Part 1), you learned why store owners should care about Pinterest and the... more »

Meet the Maker: Dune Jewelry & Co.’s Holly Daniels Christensen

Dune Jewelry began on Holly Daniels Christensen's kitchen table as a creative outlet in 2007. Christensen finds her creativity flows in a complex and fluid way. “I've learned to harness the... more »

LE Artisan Studio creates for a cause

Who knew stickers could speak such volumes? Laura Elizabeth Mincey creates artwork with a purpose... more »

Maritime mementos: New England Aquarium gift shop rounds out visitor experience

Destination gift shops should reflect the experience they represent, and the New England Aquarium Gift Shop aims to do just that. All gift shop proceeds go directly toward conservation and research... more »

Eco-friendly, sustainable gifts take center stage

Sustainability is not just a moment; it's a movement. Both consumers and brands place value on products that are environmentally friendly and sustainably sourced, and the gift industry is no exception. Green gifting benefits both... more »

Expect the unexpected: Previewing 2023 Halloween, fall décor trends

Creative. Individualistic. Transitional. Unexpected. Those are the four words Alicon Lee of Transpac & Totalee Gift used to summarize what she’s seeing in décor for the upcoming fall and Halloween season. This year, demand is... more »

Pops of positivity: Jewelry filling niche in specialty gift shops

In a world that can feel large and impersonal, colorful accessories seem to bridge that gap in everyday life by sparking conversations among strangers and bringing pops of positivity to wardrobes everywhere. INK+ALLOY was created... more »

Lovely Paperie & Gifts brings curated, sentimental gifting to Cleveland

Kate Fortney Horne knows how to lead a business with heart. In 2013, Horne,... more »