
Essential source for all things gift shops: free monthly newsletter, discussion board, manager Q&A, operating tools and guides, on-trend products, displays, and more.
Cindy’s Newsletter for
Gift Shop Managers
The Newsletter for Gift Shop Manager’s contains content that helps you run your shop like monthly action plans, operating and financial templates, checklists, tips and reminders, trade show cheatsheets, salary surveys, and more. It’s “actionable content” you can use to optimize your shop’s operations and revenue.
Over 3,000 gift shop managers exchanging ideas, solutions, and best practices!
Each issue contains questions, comments and discussion from other gift shop managers. Recent questions and comments include:
- Do you have an online store? How do you open one?
- Do you get an annual bonus?
- Here is a picture of my newest window display!
- Is anyone using Counterpoint POS and do you like it?
- Best sellers? Hot items? What’s selling right now?!
- What is your return policy on earrings?
- Here’s how we reinvented our shop.
- I am looking for a new candle line.
GIFT SHOP NEWSLETTER
DISCUSSION FORUM
Hospital Gift Shops is a private Facebook community where hospital gift shop managers, buyers, and staff connect, share ideas, and solve challenges together.
Launched by Cindy Jones Associates, a leading hospital gift shop consultant, the group is a private forum dedicated to hospital gift shop professionals.
From merchandising tips and product sourcing to marketing strategies and peer support, this group is your go-to hub for growing a successful hospital gift shop.
Join us to exchange insights, stay inspired, and elevate your shop’s impact!
NOTE: Membership is vetted and restricted to hospital gift shop professionals. No vendors, organizations or wholesalers.
Advice, inspiration, and all the feel goods!
The group is highly active, with daily discussions, fresh ideas, and actionable advice from professionals who understand the unique challenges of hospital retail.
Create connections and build new relationships with your colleagues. Members share everything from real-time product reviews, pricing discussions, display and sales strategies—and even organize meetups like gift market dinners and networking events.
The Hospital Gift Shops group keeps you informed, connected, and inspired year-round.
Recent discussions and engagement!
GIFT SHOP MANAGER SURVEY
RETAIL NEWS & EVENTS
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