Retailer Features

Everyday Celebrations: Heyday connects with community through celebrations

As seen in Holiday Shop 2026. Located in Bozeman, Montana, Heyday was originally founded in 2007 by Lisa Rickenbaugh. In the beginning, the shop focused on home and furnishings, but it quickly became clear that... more »

A Lasting Impression: The Print Shop

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Smitten with Style: Chicago shop offers curated retail, custom stationery

Smitten Boutique first opened in May 2008 — a difficult time to start a new venture with the financial crash late that year. However, the Chicago shop has remained successful over its almost 18 years.... more »

Top 3 retailer profiles of 2025

Here we present the most-read retailer profiles of 2025 at Gift Shop® Plus. 1. A Worthy Pursuit: Former Gift Shop® Plus editor opens retail location Former Gift Shop® Plus editor Julie McCallum Packard channeled her... more »

Celebration Central: Presley Paige creates celebrations with boldness and whimsy

As seen in Celebrations and Occasions 2025. At Presley Paige in Fayetteville, Arkansas, celebration is a lifestyle. From bold design and playful gifts to her much-loved holiday tradition of “Pinkmas,” owner Maggie Owens has established... more »

Budding Business: Sprout Home

What began as a single neighborhood garden center has blossomed into a pair of thoughtfully curated shops — one with an emphasis on design, tabletop and décor — in downtown Chicago. ... more »

On Island Time: The Cottage Shop

As seen in Waterfront Living 2025. Located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, The Cottage Shop aims to be a lifestyle shopping experience for customers who are decorating their beach homes — or taking... more »

Haute for the Holidays: Tips for hosting and entertaining

The holiday season is the hostess’s time to shine. Holiday gatherings are shifting toward more relaxed, intimate celebrations with close friends and family — moving away from formality in favor of comfort and connection, explained... more »

Selling Christmas: 21 tips for the holiday season

The National Retail Federation (NRF) numbers for winter holiday 2024 were surprisingly positive. Core retail sales grew an unexpected 4% over 2023 to... more »

A Worthy Pursuit: Former Gift Shop® Plus editor opens retail location

For longtime readers of Gift Shop® Plus, this retailer profile features a familiar, friendly face. Julie McCallum Packard, former Gift Shop® Plus editorial director and co-owner of parent company Great American Media Services, has always... more »