Operations

Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market

Catalina Estrada Collection Leanin’ Tree Happy Llama Scrunchie Pomchies Grand Jester Collection Mug Enesco Rory Pilllow Carol & Frank Rectangle Jewelry Case Mud Pie Real Leaf Nightlight The Rose Lady Chef’s Collection Silicone Spatula DM... more »

LA Mart

Team Pride Socks Sock It To Me Box Of Wine Soap Rinse Bath & Body Spiked Kantha Necklace World Finds Our love is bigger than the universe, Love card by Lagom Calypso Cards Decorative Bowl... more »

Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

Ari Hook Pillow with Tassles Peking Handicraft Blue Sky Bunny Gown Magnetic Me by Magnificent Baby I Do Mug Gift Set DEI-Dennis East International Sid Ochre Blanket C&F Home Carol and Frank  Grinder Refill Tubes... more »

Merchandising and display hacks for special event retailers

The novelty industry in America is booming, bringing in an estimated 16 billion dollars each year. Still, special event and novelty retailers face a unique challenge that sets them apart from typical department stores and... more »

Customization Sells

Many businesses have been creating customized products to feature branded names, locations, images, unique stories, and more. Museums & More discussed customization with a few manufacturers to learn more about how and why they began... 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 »

Giving Credit Does Not Equal Permission

In this digital age where marketing your business relies greatly on social media, which involves chronic posting, scheduled posts, selfies, content, photos, memes, gifs, captions, and so much more, is it any wonder that being... 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 »