Giftbeat Blog

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April Was Another Slow Sales Month

Coming off a slow March, retailers were not given any reprieve in April as sales plummeted year-over-year for 69 percent of independent...

In Like a Lamb

March sales compared to last year left much to be desired with just 35 percent of independent gift store owners reporting annual gains....

Spring Could Not Come Soon Enough...

February is normally a pretty slow month for most gift retailers but coming off a robust January, where 68 percent of store owners reported

Retailers React to Price Increases

According to research we conducted in February, just 26 percent of store owners are "very confident" they'll be able to maintain profit...

CREATE LOYAL CUSTOMERS WITH CUSTOM PRODUCTS

Don’t Overlook the Importance of Offering Unique Items More than half (56 percent) of independent gift retailers in the United States...

CAUSE-RELATED COMPANIES NOT RESONATING

Lacklustre Sales Disappointing and Surprising When asked if eco-friendly products and/or items from women-owned companies were trending...

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