Retailer Features

Best Sellers in San Diego

Warwicks It was more than a century ago that W.T. Warwick opened his first stationery/book store in Minnesota. Relocating to California in the '30s, Warwick founded what would become one of tony La Jolla's most... more »

Cashing in on Country

Cottage Charms On a recent afternoon, a customer of Country Cottage dropped in to check out the shop's selection of seasonal decor. That loyal customer bought enough to decorate her entire home for the holidays—and... more »

The Changing Face of Country

The Appeal There's no denying the appeal of country decor. It's one that revolves primarily around warmth, nostalgia and comfort. It's these factors that attracted retailer Susie Gordon to the business. "I think that country... more »

In-Couraged to Change

Patti Harbin will tell you success in gift retail is all about access. The owner of In-Courage gift store, in San Antonio, knows her customers need access—to superior customer service, the best prices and the... more »

Crazy About Collectibles

Gotta Have It For years, it seemed like collectors, faithful to their favorite lines, followed one credo: There's always room for one more. Every time a new piece was introduced, vendors would rest easy knowing... more »

Jazzing Up Sales!

Play the Music At first, George Crawford thought it was a crazy idea. When his rep pulled out a CD-and-cookbook set, the co-owner of Metronation—a contemporary home decor, accessory and gift store in Cincinnati—was quite... more »

Sister Stores

Dual Use Eryen LaLonde, owner of The Auracle, sees it happening all the time. When mothers drop off their children at a birthday party at The Auracle's pottery studio, they drift over to the attached... more »

What are your predictions for retail trends in 2008?

What are your predictions for retail trends in 2008? How can retailers profit from these trends? We are on the cusp of a new year. With retail trends changing at breakneck speed, members from the... more »

Best Sellers in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The Spanish Table When Steve Winston took his wife to Spain on vacation, he fell in love with the country, its food and its lifestyle. Since then he has opened four Spanish Table stores across... more »

Garden Accessories Take Root

Going Green Alfredo Garcia-Lucio and Jim McKeever couldn't understand why so many of the bird feeders they came across were so, well, plain. What they wanted for their garden seemed reasonable enough: a feeder that... more »