Columns

Seeking upcycled and storied finds
Trend Talk
March 5, 2026
Interest in upcycled finds is on the rise.
Build a foundation with local business
Savvy Shopkeeping
March 4, 2026
The importance of building and maintaining a local foundation.
How to draft a strong seasonal team
Attraction Action
March 4, 2026
How to plan ahead to draft a strong seasonal team.
Getting into the groove
Editor's Letter
March 4, 2026
Get into a retail groove and be ready for peak season.
How the cup runneth over
Trend Talk
Jan. 2, 2026
The drinkware category presents growing profit opportunities.
Shifting shopping values in 2026
Savvy Shopkeeping
Jan. 2, 2026
Shifting shopping values to expect in 2026.
Prepare your patriotic picks for USA 250
Attraction Action
Dec. 23, 2025
Prepare patriotic picks for America’s 250th anniversary.
Hitting a milestone
Editor's Letter
Dec. 23, 2025
SGN celebrates its 65th year of publishing.
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.
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