GIFT SHOP Magazine’s 2009 Ultimate Makeover

This year's makeover went to Le Papillon, a long-standing gift store in New Jersey. Find out how some tested merchandising techniques executed by OneCoast's visual merchandising team—on a $500 budget—worked wonders for the store. Le... more »

Fall Forecast

The Bold and the Beautiful Look for big baubles that draw attention and create new looks. Statement necklaces add drama and flair to existing outfits. These necklaces are not necessarily made of opulent materials. Instead,... more »

At work: Bridget Quinn Stickline, owner of wee chic

While attending Goucher College, Bridget Quinn Stickline began working as a sales associate for local women's bathing suit retailer Water Water Everywhere. She graduated with an undergraduate degree in psychology but said she had already... more »

NYIGF Offers Specially Priced Tickets to “Hair”

White Plains, NY — Specially-priced tickets for the Tony Award winning musical revival of HAIR will be offered to winter 2010 New York market participants through the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) popular "Night... more »

Best Sellers in Stowe, Vermont

The Body LoungeBeth Gadbois, owner of the Body Lounge, sets high standards for the products she carries in her store: They have to be made using essential oils instead of synthetic fragrances, and contain no... more »

All-American Sells

i tesori Gifts When Anthony Vento opened his shop two years ago, i tesori Gifts and Home Furnishings from Italy in Lakewood Ranch, FL, the idea was he would only sell items from Italy. But... more »

Working Fixtures

Every gift shop has one or two favorite staple fixtures that can be redone to showcase seasonal displays. Here's how one retailer works her favorite antique side table using basic principles of visual merchandising.Retailer Cynthia... more »

Fab Finds Fall 2009

Museum of Robots The Flying Saucer bowl set is a two-piece, multi-functional wooden bowl set that sits on a stainless steel base. Can be used covered, or the top can be used as a second... more »

GREEN Fab Finds Fall 2009

Safe Spray "Recipe" spray bottles teach customers how to mix their own earth-friendly cleaning solutions. Each bottle is imprinted with easy-to-mix and inexpensive recipes that call for common household ingredients. Bottles are BPA-free, made and... more »

The Great Outdoors!

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