Retailers

Short Staffed?

RA recent Gallup poll revealed that at the height of the pandemic, 68% of employed U.S. adults were working from home and only 26% felt they were emotionally ready to return to their workplace, with... more »

Gift Shop opens 2020 Readership Survey

Gift Shop has opened its 2020 Readership Survey and is seeking readers’ input. We are giving one respondent a gift card in exchange for feedback on industry-related topics covered in each issue so we can... more »

Nora fleming partners with Fiesta Dinnerware

Nora fleming and Fiesta Dinnerware have partnered for a limited edition serving piece featuring an exclusive Fiesta 14.75” Round Platter in the new 2020 color with a signature nora fleming mini of the iconic Fiesta Dancing Lady.... more »

NRF expects more than 165 million people will shop over Thanksgiving weekend

Retailers are preparing for one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year with an estimated 165.3 million people likely to shop Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the annual survey released by the... more »

Jellybean Rugs acquires Homefires

Jellybean Rugs acquires all Homefires brand area and accent rugs, effective Jan. 1, 2020. Jellybean will revitalize and reorganize its company and products in a bold move to bring all Homefires brands into Jellybean.  This... more »

SBA kicks off National Veterans Small Business Week 2019

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will celebrate the accomplishments of veteran, service member, and military spouse small business owners nationwide during National Veterans Small Business Week, Nov. 4-8. “This week is dedicated to celebrating... more »

Hallmark closing Home & Gift division

Hallmark said that it is closing the Home & Gifts business by the end of the year. They will be working through this transition over the next several months. The Home & Gifts division included... more »

Gift Shop seeks input for its Buyers’ Journey Survey

Gift Shop is researching information sources that are most influential to retailers for each stage of the product sourcing and purchasing process. We are seeking input from retail buyers to complete the research and ask... more »