Green Gourmet Spices Up Sales!

Article Resources Wholesalers Food For Thought 888.935.2748 www.foodforthought.net Madison Marcela 866.418.7690 www.madisonmarcela.com Shaman Chocolates 877.990.3337 www.shamanchocolates.com Swoon Beams 831.331.4699 www.Swoonbeams.com TSP Spices (also The Seasoned Palate, Inc.) 410.832.5300 www.tspspices.com Industry Experts Organic Trade Association 413.376.1220... more »

GREEN Fab Finds Summer 2010

Sprout Watches Sprout watches are approximately 86% biodegradable by weight and constructed from earth-friendly, sustainable materials: corn resin (case and buckle), bamboo (dial), mineral crystal (lens), organic cotton (strap). Each contains a mercury-free battery. The packaging (created from at least 80%... 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 »

Writing on the Wall

Tips and Tricks Ask yourself the question: How do I want someone to describe my store to his friend? That is the brand you want to create.Create wall murals using images that tell the story... more »

Summer Forecast

Germs Be Gone! The attention to germ-fighters has increased especially in the wake of the H1N1 scare in the recent past. Offer your customers products made with materials that are naturally bacteria-resistant (like bamboo and... more »

The Right Light

Your store lights can make or break your walls. Make sure you're using the right ones for maximum impact.In our marketing article in this issue of GIFT SHOP, we already looked at how walls can... more »

Trending Up Summer 2010

ArtecnicaBright Times are pop-out votive candleholders that emerge from lively patterned metal disks with a pull of a finger. Candle light gets converted into elaborate shadows. Fully expanded, Bright Times can also be used as... more »

New Rules for Gift Cards

New rules taking effect today could make giving and receiving gift cards more appealing.The regulations, which are part of the Credit Card Act, apply to retail gift cards for individual stores as well as cards... more »

Best Sellers in Outer Banks, NC

Diamonds n' DunesEileen Alexanian, co-owner of Diamonds n' Dunes, describes her store as having "Southern hospitality with cosmopolitan style." Staff members treat customers like family. The gorgeous store interior features beautiful hand-painted murals, vaulted ceilings,... more »

Splashy Sales

Article Resources Wholesalers Caren Products800.626.6272www.carenproducts.com Elizabethw800.781.6126www.elizabethw.com Greenleaf877.473.3653www.greenleafgifts.com Lolliawww.lollialife.com Love & Toast888.77.TOASTwww.loveandtoast.com TokyoMilk888.65TOKYOwww.tokyo-milk.com Upper Canada Soap800.548.4097www.uppercanadasoap.com Industry Experts Hatch Beauty877.428.2424www.hatchbeauty.com Packaged Facts800.298.5294www.packagedfacts.com Retailers Tom and Carlene MartinMountain Village Decor, Gatlinburg, TN Additional Resources Alabu888.509.7627www.alabu.com Alaska Glacial... more »