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Get in on the plush rush
Trend Talk
Sept. 8, 2026
Rethink the plush category by offering new favorite stuffies.
Check your operational exposures
Savvy Shopkeeping
Sept. 8, 2026
Use the off-season to evaluate your store's systems and procedures.
Upcycle your next store refresh
Attraction Action
Sept. 8, 2026
Find ways to upcycle with your next store renovation.
Just one piece of the puzzle
Editor's Letter
Sept. 8, 2026
Merchandise is only one piece of the customer success puzzle.
Embrace some squishy sensations
Trend Talk
July 8, 2026
The jelly aesthetic has skyrocketed this year.
Taking note of tourist patterns
Savvy Shopkeeping
July 8, 2026
Observe tourist behavior to find new retail opportunities.
Refining your checkout process
Attraction Action
July 8, 2026
Make the waiting process easier on guests with a more engaging experience.
Remembering Larry
Editor's Letter
July 8, 2026
We want to honor and remember Larry White, SGN’s longtime advertising director.
Add some luxe to your souvenirs
Trend Talk
May 1, 2026
Lean into affordable luxury to become a spot for indulgence.
Gain traffic through referral relationships
Savvy Shopkeeping
May 1, 2026
Boost your store's traffic by plugging into existing relationships.
Drive up ‘the want’ factor at your store
Attraction Action
April 30, 2026
Find out what customers want most and market that to your customers.
The retailer-wholesaler relationship
Editor's Letter
April 30, 2026
Learn more about our new Behind the Buy sponsored section.
Seeking upcycled and storied finds
Trend Talk
March 5, 2026
More shoppers are rejecting disposable goods in favor of sustainable and vintage finds.
Build a foundation with local business
Savvy Shopkeeping
March 4, 2026
Connect with the local community to create a strong business year round.
How to draft a strong seasonal team
Attraction Action
March 4, 2026
Spend some extra time to find the right seasonal employees for your store.
Getting into the groove
Editor's Letter
March 4, 2026
Get into a retail groove by refining and energizing your team for the 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
Shopping values focus on look and feel more than anything else this year.
Prepare your patriotic picks for USA 250
Attraction Action
Dec. 23, 2025
Highlight products that celebrate America's 250th anniversary in your store this year.
Hitting a milestone
Editor's Letter
Dec. 23, 2025
SGN celebrates its 65th year of publishing.
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