Management
Selling CBD?
As the popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) products continues to grow, many specialty gift retailers may be wondering if that's a market they should serve. And with a new study from BDS Analytics and Arcview Market... more »
Going Green
As “green” and recycling initiatives become more common across the art and gifting industries, a movement toward zero- and low-waste operations is taking center focus in showrooms and manufacturing facilities across the country — changing... more »
Free Money
Institutions are under continued pressure to make their budgets stretch further and are always looking for additional revenue to help fulfill their missions. Nonprofit stores are increasingly being asked to supply more significant portions of... more »
Power of Loyalty
A gift shop’s bottom line can sometimes live and die by repeat business, as loyal customers come more frequently and typically spend more on a given visit. That’s why savvy retailers take part in some... more »
Building the List
Some people seem to think email is dead — but the reality is, it is still very much alive. While some businesses have guest books with thousands of email addresses and no idea what to... more »
What You Need to Know About CBD Products
Customers love a new product that’s all the rage. Currently, that product is CBD. The popularity of this plant extract, newly legal in most states, has produced a wave of information that can be difficult... more »
Legal Corner: Trade Dress
What is Trade Dress? Trade dress is a form of intellectual property that is categorized under trademark law. Trade dress was originally defined as the way a product was packaged. Think of the little blue... more »
Analytical, creative store layouts lead to maximum profits
Designing your retail store’s interior is both an art and a science that requires artistry, psychological insights and a little bit of testing. How you organize things can tell your brand’s story, create an immersive... more »
News
January 15, 2021
Turner Licensing partners with illustrator Jason Naylor
January 14, 2021
PPP reopens Jan. 11, 2021
January 14, 2021
NRF report suggests 2020 retail imports may break record
January 13, 2021
Gift Shop Plus shares images from Surf Expo’s January event
January 13, 2021
Anaya Home debuts permanent Atlanta showroom, partners with Ivystone
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