retailer profiles

A Commitment to the Community

The Desert Botanical Garden Gift Shop is a popular destination for visitors to the garden. In this behind-the-scenes look at the 140-acre Phoenix-based Desert Botanical Garden and its retail offering, we take a look at... more »

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 »

Early Holiday 2022 Preview

With a record fourth quarter wrapping up, retail holiday sales are predicted to repeat next year. The inventory and shipping shortages of 2021 will prove to be a cautionary tale for everyone in 2022. Retailers... more »

All Around Inspiration

For Brits who found themselves living in North America, purchasing products from “the old country” was delightful. That was back in 1949, when Abbott Collection was launched as an import business catering to people who... more »

Authentic Connections

More than a million people, which includes 100,000 school-aged children, visit Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center annually. This historic Pennsylvania landmark is situated on the site of the Battle of Gettysburg (1863)... more »

Too Fun!

Sharing the story of independent retailers is something that Gift Shop® Plus loves to do. We recently sent out a request for independent toy retailers to share their stories and this feature takes a look... more »

Driving It Home

Within the last few years, there’s been an uptick of interest in all things home. A rise in home sales certainly sparked demand for décor. After experiencing such a dark period, shoppers are yearning for... more »

Kerbobble Toys

Kerbobble Toys is located in Manassas, Virginia, near Washington D.C. Customers will find a unique array of vintage and new toys, board games, comic books, and more. Product is bought for cash or store credit... more »