Operations

A Retail Revolution

The changing pace and face of retailThe world of retail is constantly changing, which means your role as a merchant is to keep up. While you may have just gotten comfortable with Twitter, finally gotten... more »

All Treats, No Tricks

Shoppers are getting into the Halloween spirit with fun décor and accessories that are increasingly delivering sweet treats to retailers. Halloween may be a holiday of frights, but there’s nothing for retailers to be scared... more »

This Grass Is Greener

This sustainable resource is a great choice for eco-friendly materials from furniture to clothing. Bamboo and other sustainable materials are becoming hot commodities for producing jewelry, gifts and housewares as more consumers seek out eco-friendly... more »

Baby is Big

A timeless category for gift stores, baby continues its heavy growth spurt with new product introductions. Alyssa Tierney is a big believer in shops carrying, at the very least, a few great baby gifts. “Baby... more »

Your Customers Will “Like” This

Looking for ideas for meaningful and popular content on Facebook? Here are some. Have you ever posted something on your Facebook page and felt like you were just talking to yourself? Consumers are busy, just... more »

Disaster Preparedness 101

Hurricanes. Floods. Fire. You don’t want them to happen but they do. Is your gift shop prepared? An industrial plant explodes in Texas. A tornado ravages Oklahoma. A hurricane floods the east coast with water.... more »

Trade Talk

How to negotiate with vendors and keep your relationshipsVendors represent some of the most important relationships any retailer has. The right vendor or sales rep relationships help to get product lines before competitors, important industry... more »

Disaster Preparedness 101

Hurricanes. Floods. Fire. You don’t want them to happen but they do. Is your gift shop prepared? An industrial plant explodes in Texas. A tornado ravages Oklahoma. A hurricane floods the east coast with water.... more »

Thank You, Come Again

Your customers are driven by a constant need to be informed, entertained and offered perks and rewards for shopping. How then do you make meaningful connections and build long-term loyalty? While independent retailers like you... more »

Show Time!

Planning on at least one market this year? In the last issue of GIFT SHOP, we reviewed some tips for pre-show planning and advice on what to bring. Here are some tips on how to... more »