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Pacific Market Center Kicks Off Seattle Market Week With Summer Gift And Home Accessories Show
Seattle - Pacific Market Center, the leading destination market on the west coast, announces the Summer Gift & Home Accessories Show, August 15-21, offering an extensive and innovative resource for home, lifestyle and giftware. Home... more »
Marie Osmond Announces Winners of Mother, Daughter, Sister Friend Contest
LAKE FOREST, Calif. - Marie Osmond Dolls is proud to announce that Darlene Cameron and her local retailer, Once Upon a Time, are the grand prize winners of the Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend contest. As... more »
Shop owner brings her dream to life
Sandy DiIulio had long carried with her the dream of opening her own business. But it took listening to those who missed opportunities for their own dreams to prompt the Windsor Heights woman to reach... more »
A Trip to the Gift Shop Is Like a Day at the Museum
I have a friend who used to work at the MoMA Design Store in the early '90s. I remember him telling me that sometimes people would walk in the store, mistake it for Museum of... more »
New Barbie Girls sashay into view with MP3
On Thursday, Mattel unveiled Barbie Girls, a doll-shaped MP3 player that turns into a live character at BarbieGirls.com, a Web site where girls can interact with each other in a manner reminiscent of Second Life,... more »
Smokey Bear Memorabilia Museum & Gift Shop serves up the legend
Smokey Bear is the longest running public service campaign in United States history. Capitan is home to the legend and the bear that started it.Open seven days a week, the Smokey Bear Memorabilia Museum &... more »
GIFT SHOP Magazine announces winner of ‘Ultimate Makeover Contest’
Hanover, Mass. - GIFT SHOP magazine is proud to announce that Donna Trottier, owner of Blue Hydrangea in Wickford, RI, is the winner of its 'Ultimate Makeover Contest.' The winner was chosen after careful consideration... more »
Gifts with a personal touch Robi Nelson combines photography, creativity to make a one-of-a-kind product
As the owner of a new business, Robi Nelson says that she's one of Newport News' best-kept secrets, but not by choice.Personalize It! Photos and Gifts is a photography/gift shop that is also a distributor... more »
Mother’s Day worth $15.7 billion to retailers
Local and national retailers are counting on U.S. consumers to express their love for mom by spending some money.The National Retail Federation forecasts that consumers will spend $15.73 billion on Mother's Day this year, up... more »
Landmark Padanaram store relocates
DARTMOUTH — Long considered by the locals to be a Padanaram landmark, The Packet has packed up and moved.Aptly named after a ship that once sailed regularly from England carrying a variety of goods, The... more »
Chicago, IL - Let children express grace and courtesy by simply saying "Thank You" with a hand-decorated thank-you note featuring a personal inscription from your child in their very own handwriting. Instead of parents signing... more »
Premier Introduces the Gift Industry’s Most Complete Buying Group
Lititz, PA - With a broad reaching array of benefits geared toward both independent retailers and their vendors, Premier Buying Group is accepting membership applications. Premier Buying Group harnesses the purchasing power of thousands of... 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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