Disaster Preparedness 101

Hurricanes. Floods. Fire. You don’t want them to happen but they do. Is your gift shop prepared? An industrial plant explodes in Texas. A tornado ravages Oklahoma. A hurricane floods the east coast with water.... more »

Plum Crazy

Say it with flowers! Bonus points if they conform to color trends. Here are a few examples in hues of purple – the 2014 shade of the year. (more…) more »

Balancing the Books

Cross-merchandising is straightforward with displays that feature books. A well-placed book can set the tone for a display, identify a theme and serve as visual merchandising “lifts” or bases. (more…) more »

GREENRetailer Fab Finds for Spring 2014

Check out our picks for green fab finds for spring. (more…) more »

Gnome Sweet Gnome Adds Southern Flair to Kingwood’s Town Center

Kingwood, TX - Like that old saying “Home Sweet Home,” Mary Beth Baker wanted to bring those sentiments to her shop in Kingwood.Baker added a unique twist to the saying for her shop, calling it... more »

Reinvention: Monroe Shop Has New Focus

Monroe, CT - After 26 years in business, Country Hearts, located in the Clock Tower Square Plaza in Monroe, has reinvented itself as Lorraine K., a boutique carrying women's clothing, accessories and giftware.Owned by Lorraine... more »

New Store Showcases Arnold Talents

Arnold, CA - A new home décor shop will celebrate its grand opening in Arnold this weekend and with it comes an unconventional approach to business.“We are a cooperative,” said Lynn Glocker, one of the... more »

Totowa Family to Continue Legacy at New Sweet Shop on Union Boulevard

Totowa, NJ - The planning board has approved a pretty sweet application. Sweets & Stuff by Apollo - a candy store run by Totowa's Potenzone family - had its site plan approved for the Union... more »

coop & spree Signs First Retail Lease In New York City

coop & spree, a new retail concept for the young, stylish, metropolitan woman, today announced that it has signed a lease for its first retail store at 202 Elizabeth Street in New York City. As... more »

Las Vegas Market Continues Growth with Gift Leaders

Las Vegas Market announced today that six leading suppliers of gift merchandise will open or expand showrooms for the upcoming Summer Market, Sunday, July 27, to Thursday, July 31, 2014, further increasing the number of... more »