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Put a Bow on It!

“How you give is more important than what you give,” Tara Riceberg says. Which is fitting for the self-described “Curator of Happiness.” Riceberg’s two Hollywood stores, Tesoro Los Angeles and Tesoro Beverly Hills specialize in... more »

Storefront Makeovers

Bring on the drama — set the scene; tell a story; cue the lights — even after hours. Think of the storefront as a stage that will capture attention and draw people closer to explore... more »

Gift Shop® Plus seeks images of storefront makeovers

Gift Shop® Plus is currently asking readers to submit before and after photos of storefront makeovers. Any retail gift or specialty shop is invited to participate in this free opportunity to be considered for an... more »

Splendid Displays

Artful displays from our featured retailers prove to be a great source of inspiration to Gift Shop Plus readers. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites from the last year to share with you. USE... more »

Top 10 Display Tips

I consider myself a creative curator. Spending the last 41 years in retail, I have learned a lot about merchandising and design. Between seven years at the iconic Fred Segal to another seven years at... more »

The Art of Simple Displays

Displays are not just something we, as retailers, do to sell our products — they are our silent salespeople, telling customers our stories. We have less than three seconds to grab their attention and convince... more »

Working It

Stellar yet simplistic design, quality and environmental concern were always guiding principles in Ryan Lafrenz’s vision. Prior to launching Utility Goods—an award-winning lifestyle brand based in San Francisco, Lafrenz worked as an environmental consultant. [caption... more »

More in Store

Many of your customers have countless questions about safety and their interactions with the world around them. What is a risk, what is safe, what can I do to get back to normal while still... more »