Moving On Up

Having more than one store brings new customers and new challenges. See what prompted the business move for two gift store retailers. “The euphoria, overconfidence and heightened appetite for risk that grip traders during a... more »

Color it SOLD

A key component of merchandise presentation, color attracts attention and influences consumer decisions. Effective visual merchandising utilizes color to enhance products and reinforces a store or brand image. (more…) more »

One Message: Three Messengers

Facebook and Pinterest and Blogging, Oh My! Here’s how to integrate all three platforms to promote your gift shop goals. A few issues ago, we discussed how in-store events can be a strong marketing and... more »

Fab Finds Summer 2013

Check out our fab finds for Summer 2013! (more…) more »

It’s Beginning to Smell a Lot Like Christmas…

Article Resources Wholesalers Archipelago Botanicals 800.399.4994 www.archipelago-usa.com Chesapeake Bay Candle 877.916.6550 www.chesapeakebaycandle.com Milkhouse Candle Creamery 641.832.2516 www.milkhousecandles.com Nouvelle Candle Company 337.264.6464 www.nouvellecandle.com Votivo 877.786.8486 www.votivo.com Industry Experts Deborah Ward, Natures Garden 866.647.2368 www.naturesgardencandles.com Retailers Candles... more »

Ganz Acquires Noelle Brand of Popular Women’s Fashions, Accessories and Gifts

Ganz, through a U.S. subsidiary, is pleased to announce it has acquired the Noelle brand, known for its popular women's fashions, accessories, gifts and more. Based in Wilmington, North Carolina, Noelle will continue to operate... more »

Momma’s Jewels Sterling Silver Teething Jewelry to Debut at Atlanta Gift Show

Momma's Jewels, the first line of stylish sterling silver teething jewelry, will debut at the Atlanta International Gift Show in July. Designed for trendsetting moms, but safe for their little ones, the Momma's Jewels collection... more »

SCOUT Debuts Fall 2013 Collection

SCOUT by Bungalow (www.bungalowco.com), a leading supplier of fashion and lifestyle bags, bins, insulated totes, and travel accessories is currently debuting its fall collection at the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market. This 100%... more »

Retail Sales, Traffic to Increase in Back-to-School Season, Says ShopperTrak

This August, retailers can expect that prepared parents will shop and spend more during the "back-to-school season" than they did last year.According to ShopperTrak — the world's largest counter and analyzer of retail foot traffic... more »

Las Vegas Market Attracts 1,200 New and Expanded Lines in 18 Months

The city of Las Vegas has long been known for unprecedented booms and dramatic growth. Now, that explosive growth is ever apparent and squarely set on Las Vegas Market with a whopping 1,200 new furnishings... more »