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Gift shop owner learned her lessons well
She's just been through her first Valentine's Day and Christmas holiday season as a gift shop owner, and Jessica Flynn, founder of Mary's Grace Gift Boutique in Marshfield, is pleased."It's going very well," Flynn said,... more »
Florist finds news roots for her shop
Location is the key to the success of most businesses. That's why Sue Bailey moved her florist/gift shop to new quarters after two years. "We were down on Route 52 and we just weren't doing... more »
Rand’s: A great place to shop, work
Rand's Hallmark, celebrating 25 years in business, has been a part of remembering life's special moments with Hallmark cards and gift items since the store opened its doors. Area shoppers have long known Rand's Hallmark... more »
Miss Lucy’s offers gifts for every holiday
Talking Shop with Josh Brown, manager of Miss Lucy's House of Holidays. Brown is co-owner of the store with Michael Robson and Sharon George. The three worked together for about 10 years at the Mole... more »
Hall of Fame unveils renovated shop
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum officially unveils its renovated souvenir shop today, offering an additional 500 square feet of redesigned retail space, in-store performances and aspirations of becoming Nashville's newest "destination" record... more »
Gifts & Decorative Accessories is for Sale
New York, NY - Reed Business, the parent company of gift industry trade magazines such as - Gifts & Decorative Accessories, Home Accents Today and Furniture Today - is up for sale. Reed Business is... more »
Candle Warmers Acquired, Assembles New Management Team
LAYTON, Utah - Candle Warmers Etc. today announced the addition of four new management team members who also recently acquired the company. Beesley brothers Brian, Brad and Spencer, together with Chris Barnes join founder and... more »
March Crossover Market Creates Complete Marketplace
Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, announced that the upcoming Total Home & Gift Market (March 27 - 30) will offer buyers the once a year chance to experience... more »
Adora Receives Three Awards of Excellence Nominations
Adora, Inc. announces that it has received three nominations from DOLLS Magazine's "Awards of Excellence" program. Dolls were chosen based on overall aesthetic appeal; excellence in concept, design and execution; and quality of material and... more »
World Market Center Previews Next Seasons Home Furnishings Looks
Las Vegas - The recent Winter 2008 Las Vegas Market showcased the very latest home furnishings styles and future trends. And World Market Center Las Vegas today launched the Winter 2008 edition of Style File... more »
Mark Goff Licenses Pop-Up, Light-Up Cards To Marian Health Greeting Cards
STUDIO CITY, CA. - Paper-engineering wizard, Mark Goff, who co-owns GOFFENGEL WORKSHOP with his partner Philip Engel, has signed a licensing agreement with greeting card industry icon, Marian Heath Greetings. GOFFENGEL WORKSHOP, a 4-year old... more »
Two Gift Retailers File for Bankruptcy
New York — A weak holiday season and a struggling economy led retailers Sharper Image Corp. and Lillian Vernon Corp. to file for bankruptcy this week, and analysts predict others could soon follow them as... more »
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Holiday Shop 2024 has debuted! 🎃🦃🎄![]()
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This special annual issue, presented by Gift Shop® Plus, covers 10 holidays throughout the year — from Valentine's Day to New Year's and everything in between. It's chock-full of products that both celebrate and elevate the occasion at hand. ![]()
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Our highly rated Christmas package spans pages 38-60, introducing you to the top colorways, décor trends and giftables for the upcoming holiday season. ![]()
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Flip to page 62 for our first-ever Halloween Hosting feature, which delves into the lavish tablescapes and spooky décor adults are incorporating into their Oct. 31 celebrations. ![]()
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Lastly, meet Jomana Siddiqui on page 72, who has introduced upscale, on-trend partyware for Muslim-American families to celebrate Ramadan and Eid through her company, modernEID.![]()
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Take a look at these features and so much more here: www.nxtbook.com/greatamericanmediaservices/GiftShop-Plus/holiday-shop-2024/index.php#/p/1![]()
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📸 : Photo courtesy of Fiddlestix Mercantile.
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