Stationery, Signs, Frames and Party Supplies Section
Where Paper Presents Profits – Stationery Is Still a Core Seller for Certain Shops
A look at the state of business for stationery shops.
Bonus Sidebar: All Together Now – Selling Different Merchandise with Similar Designs
Bonus Sidebar: Are Jewelry and Stationery a Match?
Bonus Sidebar: Pressing Matters – Where Does Letterpress Stand?
Selling Signs Successfully – Trends at Hallmark and Gift Stores
Signs of all kinds, including wooden, metal and vintage, are each showing strong sales for stores.
Hallmark and Gift Store Report – The Picture on Frames, Calendars and Writing Instruments
A look at the sales outlook for frames, calendars and writing instruments.
Bonus Sidebar: The Sales Read for Writing Instruments
Party Store Fun Goods for Festive Times – Selling Decorations, Balloons, Gift Wrap, Stickers and More
The sales picture from party stores.
Gifts
Taking Noshing Up a Notch – Selling More Treats and Gourmet Gifts
Store staff members explain how to boost customer interest in edible merchandise.
Bonus Sidebar: Filled or Solid – What Type of Chocolate Sells Best?
Sowing Seeds for Sales – Selling More Home Decor Items at Botanical Gardens
Home décor items—most with a garden or nature theme—are finding their way onto the sales floors of garden centers and botanical gardens.
Changes Generating Sales – Merchandise Trends in Hospital Gift Shops
Trends in gifts with meaning at hospital gift stores.
Products that Pamper – How to Sell More Bath and Body Products
Store owners discuss the types of products people most love to buy from health and beauty boutiques.
Bonus Sidebar: Why Offering Scents Always Make Sense
Baby Gifts, Goods and Keepsakes – The Best-sellers and Most Memorable Merchandise
A look at what is selling for babies.
Sunny Sales Near the Surf – Gifts, Sunglasses and Jewelry Best-Sellers
The picture on select merchandise trends at seaside locale stores.
Bonus Sidebar: Do Men’s, Women’s or Unisex Sunglasses Sell Best?
Selling Gems and Minerals – From Loose Stones to Artful Gifts and Decor
The stone gift selling picture at caves and caverns.
90 Bonus Sidebar: Why Lighting Can Mean Bright Sales
Jewelry
Exhibiting Good Taste – Museum Gem and Mineral Jewelry Best-Sellers
The factors that go into selling more gem and mineral jewelry gifts at museum stores.
Jewelry and Art – How Museum Gift Shops Are Standing Out with Accessories
A look at the jewelry sales picture at a selection of museums.
Bonus Sidebar: Four Tips to Sell More Jewelry
Tips to Sell More Jewelry at Jewelry Stores and Boutiques
Jewelry retailers share their sales strategies.
Bonus Sidebar: Finding Workers Who Are Gems – The Most Important Qualities in Employees
Apparel and Accessories
Perfect Pairings – Apparel and Fashion Accessories at Apparel Boutiques
Tips from apparel boutiques to boost sales.
Bonus Sidebar: A Small Survey of the Top-selling Accessories
Apparel
Inspirational Stores – Selling Tips for Moving More Merchandise
Inspirational store staff members offer tips to highlight apparel items and improve sales.
Tips to Sell More Tees – Name-Dropped T-shirts at College Stores
Advice to sell more T-shirts from a selection of college stores.
Zoos and Aquariums
Getting T-Shirt Sales Soaring at Zoos and Aquariums
An article that includes strategies to sell more T-shirts.
Bonus Sidebar: Baby and Toddler Apparel: How Well Does It Sell?
Memories from the Wild – Tips to Sell More Souvenirs at Zoos and Aquariums
Advice to sell more souvenirs at zoos and aquariums.
Bonus Sidebar: Top-Selling Souvenirs Under $10
Nature’s Playground – Best-Selling Plush and Toys at Zoos and Aquariums
A look at plush and toy best-sellers.
Bonus Sidebar: How to Fluff Up Plush Sales
Plush and Toys
Creating Community – How Toy Stores Are Becoming Destinations for More Than Just Shopping
How toy stores are offering hands-on fun along with merchandise.
Bonus Sidebar: How to Introduce New Merchandise
Easy Fun at Hardware Stores – Selling Toy Cars, Plush, Doll Houses, Classic Playthings and More
How neighborhood hardware store are doing well with a selection of toys and plush.
Blooming Toy Sales – Tips to Sell More Plush at Florists
For this article, florists offer tips to make plush a must-have selection for customers.
Public Lands Partner Stores
Generating Profits for Parks – What Is New This Season at Public Lands
In this article, public lands retail officials share merchandise trends.
Special Occasion Merchandise
Party, Gift and Hallmark Stores: Trends in Year-End Selling
How Christmas racks up sales for party, gift and Hallmark stores.
