Retailing

It All Adds Up

GDA Staff, February 24, 2012
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Keep Momentum Going

Caroline Kennedy, February 24, 2012
We have started the year off on an up note. As industry pro, Randy Eller heads his new column debuting in this issue, "once again the sky did not fall." The January gift markets have been full of energy, smiling faces, positive attitudes ... and confident order-writing. More
FAO Schwarz Celebrates 150th Anniversary

GDA Staff, February 22, 2012
Wayne, NJ - Famed toy store FAO Schwarz is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2012. In honor of this retailing milestone, FAO is presenting a special gallery exhibit featuring prototype, original and early editions of some of the best-known toys in the world, alongside some nostalgic items from the FAO Schwarz archives. More
The Gifted Retailer

Retail Editor 3, February 15, 2012
Audrey Herring, owner of Audrey's Gifts & Decor in Russellville, AL, finds that Facebook is the best way to get the word out about her store. More
Dallas Market Center Names Winners of The Next Big Give

GDA Staff, February 14, 2012
Dallas - Dallas Market Center has revealed the names of the winners for The Next Big Give, a national search for specialty retailers that give back in their communities. More
Woodstock Chimes Celebrates Retailer's Silver Anniversary

GDA Staff, February 8, 2012
Shokan, NY - Woodstock Chimes held a drum circle at Atlanta-based Phoenix and Dragon Bookstore to celebrate the specialty gift and book retailer's 25th anniversary. More
The Gifted Retailer

GDA Staff, January 27, 2012
Sesame Street's grocer Mr. Hooper was Daisy's owner Barbara Mooney's favorite character growing up. And inspired this Alameda, CA, store owner to open her own shop years later. More
New Flash Site for Home, 250Lloyds, Goes Live

Home Textiles Today Staff, January 23, 2012
Palm Beach Gardens, FL - 250Lloyds went live with a focus on home furnishings, gifts and home decor. More
Resolutions and Reflections

Caroline Kennedy, January 13, 2012
It's a brand new year, that time when many of us make personal resolutions ... to lose weight ... to work out more ... to quit smoking or some other thing intended to improve the quality of our life. By month's end, that resolve has often washed down the drain because there was no goal established to act as the carrot to urge you on. More
The Gifted Retailer

GDA Staff, January 10, 2012
The secret to a successful business is to constantly analyze your numbers and have a new and changing business plan advises Linda Semmler, owner of Earth Inspired Living in Winter Park, FL. More
Exclusive Research: Trends & Forecasts Report 2012

Stephanie Nickell, January 3, 2012
Gifts and decorative accessories vendors are optimistic about 2012 sales and say they plan on adding new lines that are affordable for the price-conscious consumer, according to Gifts and Decorative Accessories exclusive 2012 Trends and Forecasts survey. More
Get Ready For 2012

Caroline Kennedy, December 23, 2011
WE ARE IN THE MIDST OF THE MOST FRENZIED RETAIL TIME OF THE YEAR. More
The Gifted Retailer

GDA Staff, December 19, 2011
Berley Lindler, owner of Evelyn's Jewelry & Gift Shop in Barnwell, SC, offers a simple piece of advice: Don't wait for customers to come to you. Give them a reason to shop at your store. More
The Gifted Retailer

GDA Staff, December 8, 2011
Susan Hoechner, co-owner of Barbara Stewart Interiors in Bowling Green, KY, advises to find out what your competitors' weaknesses are and go after it. More
The Gifted Retailer

GDA Staff, November 28, 2011
Donna Simmons owner of Duck Duck Goose in Dacula, GA, says to be successful in a struggling economy retailers have to be diverse and change with the times. More
Mary Meyer to Close Store

Playthings Staff, November 23, 2011
Townshend, VT - The Mary Meyer Big Black Bear retail and gift shop, which opened about 30 years ago on Route 30, will close Dec. 31, according to The Commons. More
Holiday Forecast: Mostly Sunny

Caroline Kennedy, November 23, 2011
WE ARE IN THE MIDST OF THAT ALL IMPORTANT FOURTH QUARTER, WHICH MANY GIFT RETAIL BUSINESSES COUNT ON TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL YEAR-END CLOSING. SO, WHAT IS THE RETAIL "WEATHER" FORECAST AHEAD? More
The Gifted Retailer

GDA Staff, November 18, 2011
Linda O'Boyle, owner of Metro Home Style in Syracuse, NY, believes that as long as you do things to the best of your ability, your customer will never be disappointed. More
Retailer, Vendor and Rotary Club Help Community

GDA Staff, November 14, 2011
A retailer, vendor and Rotary Club join forces to help a community. More
The Gifted Retailer

GDA Staff, November 14, 2011
Having the chance to turn a new customer into a new friend is just one of the things that Carol Sandlin, owner of c.a.n.o.p.y. in Centerville, GA, loves about being a retailer. More

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