Retailer Features

Buyer’s Corner: Patina

{Sponsored} Rick Haase and Christine Ward pride themselves on curating a selection of affordably priced gifts, home décor, paper goods and much more for their eight Patina locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. “I... more »

Coming Together

Kelly Tuit is a people gatherer by nature and loves to throw parties, so opening a shop and event space was a natural fit for the former art teacher turned business owner in Rockford, Michigan.... more »

Gift Shop Road Trip: Heritage House of Crystal River, Florida

Gift Shop is on the road again, this time visiting Crystal River, Florida on the gulf coast of the sunshine state. Famous for beautiful spring-fed rivers and the manatee population, this cozy tourist town has... more »

Working It

Stellar yet simplistic design, quality and environmental concern were always guiding principles in Ryan Lafrenz’s vision. Prior to launching Utility Goods—an award-winning lifestyle brand based in San Francisco, Lafrenz worked as an environmental consultant. [caption... more »

Share Your Story: Shelley’s Gift Shop

Shelley's Gift Shop is an online retailer based near Richmond, Virginia. The gift shop features curated products, which are handcrafted by local and national small businesses. Customers enjoy a selection that includes unique jewelry and... more »

Dogs are King in the Big Easy

The sound of street musicians playing jazz at lunchtime filled the air and the bright blue door to Southern Paws New Orleans was wide open and welcoming the neighborhood dogs who were anxiously awaiting their... more »

EcoHome

Telling a story with unique and eco-friendly products is the goal of retail industry veteran Lawton Hall. His luxury gift and home décor store, EcoHome, is a Buckhead mainstay in Atlanta. ... more »

Big Cedar Lodge

Located 40 miles south of Springfield, Missouri, Big Cedar Lodge was created by Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops. It is situated in a remote region that is surrounded by natural beauty and offers... more »