Operations
A New Economy, A New Shopper: A New Set of Gift Shop Retailing Rules
As a gift shop retailer, you are no stranger to the vagaries of the economy and their impact on your customers' shopping habits. Experts believe that this recession has all the hallmarks of an economic... more »Get ‘Em to Your Store
Before hosting her event, retailer Patti Harbin of In-Courage in San Antonio, TX, used promotional materials from Lolita to create this gorgeous invite. Because she was strapped for time, she distributed the invitations at local... more »You’ve Got Mail!
1. Add good, contextual links back to your store. They are great for web traffic and to generate additional interest in your store. Be sure to limit the number of links that send readers away... more »An Eventful Evening!
Patti Harbin of In-Courage in San Antonio, TX, recently hosted a store event with Lolita. She had two weeks' notice to pull everything together. Because of the limited time, Harbin used email invites (this was... more »What steps can retailers adopt to follow up on customers who have attended an in-store event?
What should retailers do after an event to get the maximum benefits from it? In-store events are key to success in today's competitive retail market—and capturing data from customers who attend the event will measure... more »Build Your Own Buzz!
It started as an experiment. Retailer Debbie Dusenberry was tired of the hassle involved every time she wanted to update her store's website. Following friends' advice, the owner of Curious Sofa in Kansas City, KS,... more »The Web as Marketing Tool
You have heard it mentioned often enough by now: The Internet is a great, cost-effective way to promote your business. Problem is there are billions of websites jockeying for position and attention. Trillions of pieces... more »Can you recommend marketing strategies that will help boost store sales?
Gail Markert of Markert Group Consulting Gail Markert of Markert Group Consulting 615.292.7819 MarkertGroupConsulting.comBe proactive. Now is not the time to sit back and wait for customers to come to you. Special events can be... more »Social Connections
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News
September 28, 2023
ANDMORE presents 6 tours during fall High Point Market
September 28, 2023
Record number of new, expanded home exhibitors to debut in Dallas
September 28, 2023
Louie Awards submissions open with new diversity, specialty categories
September 27, 2023
Shopify partners with Faire
September 26, 2023
Previewing can’t-miss products at Shoppe High Point
September 26, 2023
Loloi to receive HEARTS Award at ARTS Awards
Products
Upcoming Trade Shows
Oct 4 – 7
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show
Las Vegas, NV USA
Oct 10 – 14
October Atlanta Apparel
Atlanta, GA USA
Oct 14 – 17
Shoppe Object
High Point, NC USA
Oct 18 – 20
Panama City Beach Gift Show
Panama City Beach, FL USA
Oct 24 – 27
Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market
Dallas, TX USA
Oct 24 – 27
KidsWorld Dallas Market Center
Dallas, TX USA
Oct 29 – 31
