Retailer Features

Nora, Detroit

On Small Business Saturday in 2012, Nora was born. The brainchild of Toby Barlow and Liz Boone, Nora is Detroit’s modern design store for thoughtful décor, housewares, books and gifts. Liz... more »

Wall Art and Decor

Just about everyone can appreciate the color and vibrancy of plants and flowers. At their essence, they are life. Like houseplants themselves, botanical wall art and decorations are a great way to bring the outdoors... more »

City Bird & Nest, Detroit

Siblings and lifelong, seventh-generation Detroiters, Andy and Emily Linn founded the company in 2005 as a way to merge their mutual love for design with their admiration for their city and region. In 2009, they... more »

The Captain’s Mermaid Boutique, Key West, Florida

Funky, colorful, retro and unique are just a few descriptors that come to mind upon entering The Captain’s Mermaid. A quote by Anais Nin painted on the front window tells you everything you need to... more »

Hospital Gift Shops

  Hospital gift shops have a unique position of catering to customers who may not be experiencing the best of times. That doesn’t stop... more »

Tucker’s Provisions, Key West, Florida

If you see people walking around Key West in hats or shirts with a rooster emblazoned on it, there’s a good chance it came from Tucker’s Provisions. “It is our trademark logo,” said Kurt Matarazzo.... more »

Creative Display Contest Top Ten

Back in October, a call was sent out to Gift Shop and Museums & More readers to submit a photo of their most creative in-store displays. The entries were original and beautiful, and our editors... more »

Pink Olive, Brooklyn

“There is something amazing that happens when you live your life in a place of appreciation and gratitude. Gift-giving becomes a gift in and of itself.” — Grace Kang, founder It would be easy to... more »

Retailer Spotlight: LEIF, Brooklyn

What started out as an online shop about six years ago quickly grew into a chic, simplistic storefront in Williamsburg. Stacy Longenecker’s shop, LEIF, started on the internet... more »

The Perfect Wedding Day

Everyone wants their wedding day to be perfect — the perfect dress, the perfect suit, the perfect ceremony, the perfect reception. It takes a million details to accomplish what will most likely be the largest... more »