Retailer Features

Exhibit A: The Museum Store

Haley Shapley Museum gift shops have a set of operating conditions all their own—constantly changing exhibits and inventory, finding just the right products to tie in with the museum's mission and even staffing challenges. Find... more »

Sales Soar at Redesigned Airport Gift Shop

A total strategy and store redesign allows sales at an airport gift shop to really take off. Jonathan and Melinda Yu knew their airport gift shop, Skyway News, at Vancouver International, could do so much... more »

Best Sellers in Missoula, Montana

Here's a look at gift retail in Montana's Garden City. With a population of over 100,000, Missoula is the second largest city in the state and home to the University of Montana. The metropolitan area... more »

2nd Annual Eco-Choice Awards

At the summer edition of the New York International Gift Fair, hundreds of products competed for Eco Choice Awards in three major categories. Here are the winners.In August, more than 250 companies participating in the... more »

Recycled’s Growing Reach

Recycling consumer goods is a sure way of going green. As consumers' desire for sustainably produced green products is increasing, vendors are churning out products made with recycled elements that are not only green but... more »

‘Tis the Season!

It's the most wonderful time of the year—for sales. Find out what's new in holiday décor and how you can add a dash of cheer to fourth quarter sales. Candy Johnson, owner of Cactus Flower... more »

Green Gourmet Spices Up Sales!

Health-conscious consumers have fueled a meteoric rise in the consumption of organic (and natural) gourmet products. Find out how you can take a healthy bite of this nearly $25 billon product category. If you've ever... more »

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 »