About Gift Shop® Plus

Gift Shop® Plus is the modern retailer’s essential resource. Renowned for its high-quality editorial reporting, engaging design and trend forecasting, each issue delivers inspiration and insight to help retailers grow and succeed in a competitive marketplace.

Within the pages of Gift Shop® Plus, retailers discover:

• In-depth features focused on what’s trending in the marketplace — from candles and stationery to tabletop and accessories.
• Marketing ideas, including simple — yet effective — strategies to attract buyers and improve their bottom line.
• Visual merchandising tips to inspire retailers and improve customer appeal, including utilizing display fixtures, effective lighting and high-impact colors.
• Fresh finds and trending products, helping retailers effectively position their stores for their target audience and create a one-stop shopping experience for customers.

The Gift Shop® Plus print issue is complemented with various digital resources, including:

• Digital Editions
• Wrap Up Weekly E-Newsletter
• The Essentials Monthly E-Newsletter
• The Monthly Trend Report
• Must-Haves Email
• Industry news, insight and inspiration
• Free Product Information portal

In addition, Gift Shop® Plus is a proud founder of the Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards, an industry-wide honor that annually recognizes 40 emerging leaders under the age of 40. The awards are held in partnership with the Gift & Home Trade Association and hosted at the Summer Las Vegas Market.

The editorial and design expertise of the Gift Shop® Plus team is evident from industry accolades and awards received. Its most recent awards include:

• 2018 Folio Awards Finalist: B2B Full Issue
• 2016 Folio Awards Honorable Mention: B2B Magazine Redesign