retailer profiles

The Hospital Gift Shop Scene

The pandemic has proven especially challenging for hospital gift shops given their clinical setting. On the upside, it has afforded many in this retail niche an opportunity to establish a website and expand into online... more »

It’s a Shore Thing

The Maschal family opened Bay Village in 1966 in Beach Haven, New Jersey — located on Long Beach Island (LBI). This popular destination has remained a must-visit place for generations of families who visit LBI,... more »

Breezin’ Up

Pat Cauley opened its first Breezin’ Up location at Bay Village approximately 37 years ago. His wife, Patricia, manages the stores and her Wall Street background makes a positive impact on the success of the... more »

Indian Summer

Indian Summer, a boutique that offers apparel, swimsuits, bras and more, has been in business for 33 years. Marla Wink, owner, said that she typically attends NY NOW and works with vendors who visit her... more »

Song of the Sea

Song of the Sea’s storefront is located on the lower level of Bay Village, with frontage on the heavily traveled New Jersey road called Long Beach Island Boulevard — a spot that offers high visibility.... more »

Gift Shop Plus seeks Share Your Story submissions

Gift Shop Plus seeks Share Your Story submissions from independently owned toy stores or retailers who have a large offering of toys and games. "We'd like to learn more about the amazing and creatively unique... more »

Holiday spending reflects continued consumer demand

Consumers plan to spend $997.73 on gifts, holiday items and other non-gift purchases for themselves and their families this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper... more »

The Town of One Thousand Lakes

Vintage Mercantile is located in historic downtown Antioch, Illinois. Throughout this brick-and-mortar, vintage industrial style reigns. Its three employees work together with Debora Winkler, owner, to create a merchandise offering that is as unique as... more »