store makeover

NRF: Retail sales pick up in January 2023

Retail sales bounced back strongly in January as inflation eased and income grew, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Despite inflationary headwinds, January retail sales show the resiliency of consumers in how they manage... more »

GIFT SHOP Magazine announces successful completion of 2009 ‘Ultimate Makeover’

Hanover, Mass. – GIFT SHOP magazine is proud to announce that Mary Louise Van Der Wilden, owner of Le Papillon—Accessories, Clothing & Gifts in Rumson, NJ, is the recipient of its 2009 'Ultimate Makeover.'Roberta King,... more »

Fancifull Gift Baskets aims to unwrap growth

The back wall at the Melrose Avenue shop Fancifull Gift Baskets is dominated by a giant organizational chart detailing who does what in dozens of jobs across seven divisions and 21 departments.The diagram, created by... more »

Pekin shop wins “ultimate makeover”

Pekin, Illinois - A Pekin business will soon get an "ultimate makeover," compliments of Gift Shop Magazine.On June 10, Mary Haynes of Pekin, owner of the Kountry Nook gift shop, 212 N. Capitol St., received... more »

GIFT SHOP Magazine announces winner of 2008 ‘Ultimate Makeover Contest’

HANOVER, Mass. - GIFT SHOP magazine is proud to announce that Mary Haynes, owner of Kountry Nook in Pekin, IL, is the winner of its 2008 'Ultimate Makeover Contest.' The winner was chosen after careful... more »

New reason to shop until you drop — updated plaza

After nearly two years of demolition, construction and soft store openings, Orlando's Prime Outlets-International is finally ready for prime time.The outlet center on the north end of International Drive will officially unveil itself to the... more »

GIFT SHOP Magazine invites entries for 2008 ‘Ultimate Makeover Contest’

Hanover, Mass. - GIFT SHOP magazine invites entries for its 2008 'Ultimate Makeover Contest.' Gift shop owners and managers across the country are invited to participate for a chance to win a makeover for their... more »

GIFT SHOP Magazine announces successful completion of first annual Ultimate Makeover Contest

Hanover, Mass. - GIFT SHOP magazine is proud to announce the successful completion of its annual Ultimate Makeover Contest. This year's winner was Donna Trottier, owner of Blue Hydrangea in Wickford, RI.Donna Kent, a visual... more »