About Gift Shop

Gift Shop 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, 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.

Gift Shop’s 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 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 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