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Tap into surprising souvenirs
Trend Talk
Oct. 27, 2025
Blind boxes are booming across the retail industry.
Click to connect with customers
Savvy Shopkeeping
Oct. 27, 2025
Click, visit and repeat to build a shop tourists remember.
’Tis the season to review and reflect
Attraction Action
Oct. 27, 2025
Use the end of the year to review and reflect.
Buying with intention
Editor's Letter
Oct. 27, 2025
Prepare with intentional research before buying products.
Something to smile about
Editor's Letter
Sept. 4, 2025
There’s always something to smile about in this business.
Stationery is making a move
Trend Talk
Sept. 4, 2025
Stationery products are having a moment for destination retailers.
Turn feedback into fuel for your shop
Savvy Shopkeeping
Sept. 4, 2025
Turn customer feedback into fuel for your gift shop.
Seeking out sustainable souvenirs
Attraction Action
Sept. 4, 2025
Research and seek out sustainable souvenir options.
Small niche markets offer big potential
Trend Talk
July 7, 2025
Small niche markets can offer big potential for destination retailers.
Lean on local artisans for authentic finds
Savvy Shopkeeping
July 7, 2025
Lean on local artisans for authentic souvenir finds.
Testing your margins
Attraction Action
July 7, 2025
Adjusting your margins is a great way to boost revenue.
Remember the members
Editor's Letter
July 7, 2025
Remember to cater to your members.
Run your retail reports
Savvy Shopkeeping
April 30, 2025
Make sure you run your retail reports to grow profits.
Sparkling opportunities
Trend Talk
April 30, 2025
Jewelry continues to shine as a souvenir category.
Always have a plan for retail
Attraction Action
April 29, 2025
Unlock the power of product placement in your store.
In this together
Editor's Letter
April 29, 2025
Facing challenges together as an industry.
Become a must-visit shop with events
Savvy Shopkeeping
Feb. 24, 2025
Become a must-visit gift shop by hosting events.
Souvenirs beyond the red, white and blue
Trend Talk
Feb. 24, 2025
Find souvenirs to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
An important job
Editor's Letter
Feb. 24, 2025
Creating lasting impressions through retail is an important job.
Leverage nostalgia to drive sales
Trend Talk
Jan. 2, 2025
Leverage nostalgia to drive sales at your gift shop.
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