Green Buildings; Green Stores

As laws requiring green building codes get on board, here's a primer on what to look for in your leasing agreement and where. City ordinances and landlords are mandating green building materials and operational materials... more »

Best Sellers in Outer Banks, NC

With over 130 miles of shoreline, the world's largest estuary system, and an amazing diversity of migratory and indigenous wildlife, it's no wonder North Carolina's Outer Banks have blossomed into one of the nation's most... more »

Splashy Sales

The delicious array of bath and body products ensures there's just the right product for everybody. From "fruit frappes" to hot new products for men, find out what makes this product category such a scentsational... more »

How do you motivate your staff to be as interested in your business as you are?

Try as you might, sometimes you just can't do it all. A motivated, invested staff is key to the success of your gift store. (more…) more »

Best Sellers in Dublin, Ireland

This edition of "Best Sellers" jumps across the Atlantic and looks at what's selling in Dublin, Ireland. The Celtic Tiger has come into its own as a strong economic player and Dublin showcases the best... more »

Greeting Cards Galore!

Greeting cards continue to be a vital part of the gift retail market. Find out what's trending up in this important stationery segment. Patti Stracher points out: Greeting cards and gifts go hand-in-hand. "Any time... more »

The Write Choice

Green paper feeds the growing demand for eco-friendly stationery. See how design and green are working in tandem to create waves in a category you can't afford to ignore. No, it's not a contradiction in... more »

Second Annual Eco-Choice Awards

At the winter edition of the New York International Gift Fair, hundreds of products competed for Eco Choice Awards in three major categories. Here are the winners.At the winter '10 edition of the New York... more »

Best Sellers in Dysart, Iowa

Small Town Sales Traditionally "Best Sellers" has looked at well-known cities around the country. In this issue, by training our sights on Dysart, Iowa, we also celebrate retail thriving in small towns in America. Dysart... more »

Success with Clicks and Bricks

From Online to Brick-and-Mortar Most gift stores these days have a presence online. But what if an online-only business decided to branch out to brick-and-mortar? GIFT SHOP explores the challenges and possibilities of this business... more »