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Local Art Made to Wear

Bowling Green, KY - Supporting local artist in Bowling Green is something we should all strive to do. Marsch Inspirations is a new gift shop in Bowling Green that is offering a variety of handmade... more »

Bentley’s Offers Wide Selection of Unique Gifts

Wauwatosa, WI - When Dale Dehmlow and Jenni Guse were looking to name their new store, which specializes in unique gifts, they looked no further her dog. They view Bentley, a Boston terrier and pug... more »

Top Ranking Sustainable Design Honored at NYIGF

New York, NY - In the week before the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), August 13-18, a team of expert judges has awarded seven participating exhibitors "SustainAbility 3" status - the highest ranking in... more »

Shopfront: How to Lift Your Average Sale Value

Ever wondered just how much more you could get from your existing customer base? It's easy - by simply focusing on boosting the average sale value in every transaction. Measuring this key performance indicator is... more »

Gift Shop Features Free-trade Products

Visalia, CA - Set in what was formerly an insurance office on Mooney Boulevard, and before that the Chelsea Street Boutique, Visalia's newest gift shop, The Greatest Gift Boutique, is a small maze of little... more »

Hospitality Boutiques

New York, NY - The hotel shop, with its practical mix of sundries, souvenirs and candy bars, has been a predictable if uninspired lobby fixture for years. But as hotels scramble to distinguish themselves, many... more »

Retailers Rely On Facebook To Sell Back To School Deals

Retailers are increasingly moving their back-to-school promotions to Facebook this year, leaving expensive TV ads and newspaper circulars in the dust. The brands have their eyes on statistics saying Facebook shopping will grow, like the... more »

Turning Hobbies Into Money-Making Opportunities

Southington, CT - With the cost of living rising on a daily basis, many people in Connecticut are turning to their creative sides to put some extra cash in their pockets.It is not uncommon for... more »

Espresso Bar, Niche Gift Shop to Open in Clinton

Clinton, MA - High Street may have a future as a gift shop niche.Theresa E. Kane, chief operating officer of the Polus Center for Social and Economic Development, 134 High St., will soon open a... more »

Eyeing a Portion of the Proceeds, Museums Welcome New Experiments in Retail

La Jolla, CA - In an effort to en (rich) museum-going experiences, something new is popping up. Pop-up shops are being added to exhibitions, pairing show themes with related products to give visitors more to... more »