Fixtures that Work

Tabula Tua Tabula Tua, a tabletop specialty shop in Chicago, creates fixtures out of most things it sells. Tabula TuaChicago, IL773.525.3500TabulaTua.com Here, a wrought iron patio set is used temporarily to showcase the handmade artisan... more »

Good, Clean, Fun

Display Tips When it comes to displays, cross-merchandise if you want to make a statement. Include traditional products like soap, lotions and body washes; then add on room fragrance and drawer liners, for example. Or... more »

Trending Up: Fall 2006

Lazy Susan USA Inc. These New Wave jewelry boxes are handcrafted in Japan of the finest hemlock and hardwood. Compartments are fully lined with felt. 888.578.7288LazySusanUSA.com The Sarut Group Wake up each morning with these... more »

What does exceptional customer service mean in your gift shop?

Cinda Baxter owner of Details, Ink.Minneapolis, MN612.927.4842DetailSink.comCinda Baxter owner of Details, Ink. "I feel the key to exceptional customer service is being sure it extends beyond the store and out into the world. With a... more »

Gifts Ahoy!

"My store is not a 'big box,'" says Sylvia Killion, owner of Sylvia's By The Sea in Scituate Harbor, MA, stating the obvious to anyone who has walked through her gift shop's front door. In... more »

Before and After: Making the Right Move

Last summer, Caroline Warner, owner of The Welch Company, a gift shop with a long family tradition, made an executive decision. Instead of renovating her store, she decided to start fresh in a new location.... more »

Employee Motivation

The vast majority of today's workers report they are overworked and underappreciated. This is partly because many employers are not sure what they should be doing to create an environment where employees feel they're appreciated... more »

Direct Impact: Five Steps to Creating a High-Impact Postcard Mailing

Postcard Prospecting Pays Christa Scherzer, owner of German Glass & Gifts Imports, Inc. in Germantown, WI, doesn't have any problem determining the success of her postcard mailings. Many of her customers actually call to complain... more »

Passion and Profits

Welcome to the premiere issue of GIFT SHOP! We hope you enjoy reading about the products and trends shaping the gift industry as much as we enjoyed creating this magazine—for you. If you're like the... more »

Trending Up: Summer 2006

Top It OffCombine color and versatility with these Bermuda Bags, featuring interchangeable covers that button to wooden handles. Additional covers sold separately. 617.323.2605 TopItOffAccessories.com Mixx, Inc.These Neoprene, colorful covers for iPods fit snugly on standard... more »