Library - Useful Resources
Welcome to our library of retailer resources. We have designed this section to be a one-stop location for retailers to discover great ideas to grow sales, better merchandise their products or gain business insight to better operate their stores.
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Links
Browse the following recommended links for additional useful resources.
Blogs
- Connecting the Dots
Musings on the world of trend by Michelle Lamb - Specialty Retail Expert
Patricia is the leading authority in the industry. - Inside Furniture
A blog of Marketing Insights by Ivan Saul Cutler.
Publications
- Gifts & Decorative Accessories
The No. 1 Gift Industry news source - Giftware News
Worldwide magazine for Gifts, Home Accessories, Sttioney, Tabletop, and Collectibles - Gift Shop Magazine
Fresh Ideas for Retailing Success - GIFTBEAT
GIFTBEAT helps retailers build better customer relations, make smarter buying decisions, control costs and improve profits - the 3/50 Project
Program to stimulate the independent retailer business in the US - Home Accents Today
The information source for the Home Accents industry
Associations
- GHTA
Gift and Home Trade Association - ARTS
Accessories Resource Team - association for the decorative accessories industry - Gift for Life
Gift and Home Industries Supporting amfAR
Discussions
- Retail Speaks
An online community for independent retailers

