Fab Finds Fall 2010

  House on the Hill Handcrafted cookie presses and molds are made in centuries old German and Bavarian traditions. These molds are traditionally used to make springerle—a type of cookie with an embossed design. Over... more »

The Comforts of ‘Country’

Article Resources Wholesalers Blossom Bucket, Inc. 330.834.2551 www.blossombucket.com Country Life Gifts 810.667.0910 www.countrylifegifts.com ESC Trading Company 614.794.0568 www.esctradingcompany.com KP Home Collection 888.696.6482 www.wholesalecountryprimitivegifts.com Sawdust City LLC 800.528.6008 www.sawdustcitywholesale.com Vaillancourt Folk Art 877.665.2244 www.valfa.com Yesterday's Best... more »

Jewelry Displays That Dazzle

Sure, you can use traditional risers but a little creativity with different props can go a long way in really making your store's jewelry inventory stand out. These ideas will inspire you to try your... more »

GREEN Fab Finds Fall 2010

  Bedol This alarm clock runs completely on water with no need for batteries. The clock turns the water's ions into electrical current for continuous, clean energy. Water needs to be replenished every 10 weeks... more »

Recycled’s Growing Reach

Article Resources Wholesalers Cycle Dog 503.318.8066 www.cycledog.com English Retreads 303.258.1625 www.englishretreads.com Kwytza Chopstick Art 916.760.4188 www.chopstickart.com The Urge to Adorn 800.309.1088 www.urgetoadorn.com TrippworX Design Studios 336.833.7050 www.trippworx.com What's Your Type 800.309.1088 www.whatsyourtype.com Industry Experts Melissa... more »

Fall Forecast 2010

It Comes NaturallyLuxury is not ostentatious in these difficult economic times. At its best it is subtle and involves us in the natural world. Look for products that incorporate natural elements in elegant and unexpected... more »

Fads 101: From Fab to Fizzle

Which products are ripe to take off as a fad? How do you capitalize on the craze? Here's a look at how to profit from a fast-moving fad. Like champion surfers, retailers like you constantly... more »

Off-the-Wall Sales!

If you're running short of merchandising room, or even looking for prime selling space, don't ignore your walls. The last issue of GIFT SHOP looked at how walls can covey your store's marketing message. Here... more »

AngelStar® Introduces Its Next Popular Stone Series – Archangel Stones™

Morgan Hill, CA - AngelStar®, a leading inspirational gift company, recognized for its distinctive ivory-colored inspirational products and Worry Stones™, has taken its well-liked and newest best-selling item, Archangel Figurines, and developed new Archangel Stones™.... more »

Plainfield stores get boost

Plainfield, IL - The weekend after Thanksgiving brought a festive atmosphere downtown and an important boost in customer traffic.Plainfield celebrated Candlelight Christmas on Saturday, a daylong event culminating with the traditional creche lighting in the... more »