Seaside mementos never go out of style and people love the crisp look of nautical décor in their homes, sometimes even miles from the nearest ocean. Read on as four shops in coastal locales identify some of their more popular sea-themed gifts and home décor items plus share tips on how they increase sales. At […]
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There’s something universal about candles. At home in a wide range of retail settings, candles frequently find their way into the hands of shoppers who arrived with the initial intent of buying something else entirely. Many retailers have discovered they’re a great add-on purchase and well worth the shelf space. Shopkeepers from a gift store, […]
Read more...Candles, Scented and Bath and Body Merchandise When Small Flames Can Ignite Big Sales – Selling More Candles at Gift Stores, Wineries, Boutiques and Candle Stores Many retailers have discovered that candles are great add-on purchases and well worth the shelf space. Bonus Sidebar: Are Candle Sales Heating Up, Cooling Down or Staying Stagnant? […]
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A New Year brings new optimism for creating your best business possible. One way to accomplish your goals is to seek out new connections and products at trade shows. Members of the SGN team will be attending many of the shows in January, and we hope to see you there. For the first issue of […]
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By Natalie Hope McDonald Posh Baby in Portland, Ore., has become a very popular go-to spot for finding must-have baby items in the Pacific Northwest. This fashionable kid’s lifestyle boutique, which specializes in the most stylish, eco-friendly products for children of all ages, features an ever-growing inventory of clothes, car seats, strollers, bedroom furniture, toys […]
Read more...Surf Expo Section For Locals and Tourists – Unique Gifts from the Coast Savvy coastal shopkeepers know a combination of select merchandise set in evocative displays will attract shoppers new and veteran. Shoppers’ Favorite Extras – Sales Tips for Jewelry, Accessories and Sunglasses For this article, officials for beach and resort shops offered their tips […]
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Your everyday tasks don’t have to become mundane, but can stay fun, especially if you keep in touch with other retailers to learn how they handle their problems and challenges. Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties (SGN) is a way to do just that, and can connect you to your retail colleagues around the country. In the […]
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In a perfect world, managers would dispatch employee work schedules as a matter of course and everyone would be happy. The reality is unexpected emergencies and illness can arise among staff members, as well as vacation periods and special requests for time off, all of which can make a scheduler’s task challenging. Read on to […]
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Cooperation among staff members is key to success in any business, and we see this concept in many of the interviews conducted for the articles in SGN. In the stories, your colleagues from a cross section of retail job functions let you into their operations by discussing the trends, strategies and success tips that make […]
Read more...IGES Section IGES-supplied Editorial IGES Section Stories Everything for the Sun and Sand – Beach Apparel, Accessories and Coastal Gifts at Resort and Seaside Stores A look at the sales picture at four unique stores. Bonus Sidebar: What Is Your Best-Selling Gift? Selling More Apparel, Accessories, and Jewelry at Resort Shops and Women’s Boutiques […]
Read more...So, so excited about the article. We got our copy and we are over the moon. I would like….three more copies if possible. The Old City district wants one, …my manager, and we want to frame one!!
Thanks again. It really was awesome!
– Never Too Spoiled, Philadelphia, Pa.
“We always enjoy Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties magazine and are happy to share our stories. I learn something from it every time I read it and share it with our gift shop staff regularly.”
– Beth Rich, Zoo Superintendent, Tautphaus Park Zoo, Idaho Falls, ID
“We have been in business since 1988 and a part of our success has been the use of trade magazines such as yours. Being far away from most trade shows, these magazines are a great lifeline for us who can’t just drive to a gifts show. So thank you for being there for us with insightful articles.”
– Malia Johnson, President, Malimar Inc. dba Sedona, Honolulu, HI
“…Because of our budget, I am unable to go to market, so your Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties publication serves at a great tool for me to see what is new and trending in the market, and I have tried many new products because I’ve seen them advertised in your magazine. Thanks again.”
– Nancy Cole, gift shop manager, Booth Society, D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives, Spearfish, S.D.
I just received my copy of SGN Magazine, and I was delighted to see [Natalie Hope McDonald’s] article about us. Thank you for featuring my shop in such a lovely way. It means a lot to me as a small business owner.”
– Heather Mohorn, Momo’s Tree House, Philadelphia, Pa.
“Thanks for your magazine. I really enjoy it and learn from it monthly.”
–Susan Michener, Admission/Gift Shop Manager, The Montgomery Zoo, Montgomery, Ala.
“I wanted to take a minute to not only tell you how much I use and enjoy my copy of Souvenirs, Gifts, and Novelties Magazine, but to share with you some good news about my husband’s and my business Her Majesty’s English Tea Room. We recently won the prestigious Icon award from Americasmart Atlanta. …Thank you again for a magazine that is a little bit like a work book. My husband and I both go through it in detail, always picking up a display idea, new product, or tip.”
– Jacqueline Gillam Fairchild, Her Majesty’s English Tea Room, Dunlap, Ill
“Thank you for your wonderful magazine. I love getting it and we do a lot of business with your advertisers. I know that their marketing money is limited, so I make sure to mention that I saw them in Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties magazine. Win-Win-Win. Everybody’s happy!”
– Steve Fegley, Director of Retail Operations, the Science Museum of Minnesota
“The March/April 2017 issue just arrived and it really made our day! Thank you for featuring the LA Maritime Museum’s Sea Chest Gift Shop. The article was very well-written, and our assistant buyer is thrilled to see her photo included!”
– Marifrances Trivelli, director and store buyer, Los Angeles Maritime Museum, San Pedro, Calif.
