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Cindy’s Newsletter for Gift Shop Managers | April 15, 2020 💮

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Discussion: How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your gift shop?
Where to start? Returning to your gift shop after coronavirus
COVID-19 Webinar for Hospital Gift Shop Managers
SURVEY: Is your gift shop currently open, closed, or some variant during COVID-19?
RESULTS: How many gift markets do you attend annually?
Preparing your POS and resuming sales after the coronavirus
Setup for Success: Reopening your gift shop after the coronavirus by by Anne M. Obarski
Quality items for $15
Why maintain inventory and financials ‘at retail’?
How often should we change our displays?
Shop your own shop!
Curtail deep-discount customers
Calendar: Gift Markets and Regional Conferences

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Cindy’s Newsletter for Gift Shop Managers | March 15, 2020 💮

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Coronavirus discussion and questions
Gift market cancellations
Calendar: Gift Markets and Regional Conferences
Retailers share how they’re coping with COVID-19
SURVEY: How many gift markets do you attend annually?
RESULTS: What POS system do you use?
Why inventory turn is so important
We’re open! Gift Shop Hours
Best practices for plush displays
Five ways to be a better leader
Why maintain inventory and financials ‘at retail’? Quality product for $15
Curtail deep discount shoppers
Shop your own gift shop

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Cindy’s Newsletter for Gift Shop Managers | February 15, 2020 💮

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Gift Shop Q&A
Contagious customer service
Current state of the hospital gift shop industry
Get ready for Mother’s Day and Easter
Shop design for 2020
Ten display rules
SURVEY: What POS system do you use?
RESULTS: Do you get an annual bonus or sales-based incentive?
February Action Plan
Spring/Summer clothing distributor
Dressing room alternatives
Price of standard candy bar
What POS system do you use?
Q. What is your best selling category?
Calendar: Gift Markets and Regional Conferences

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Cindy’s Newsletter for Gift Shop Managers | January 15, 2020 💮

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Gift Shop Discussion
Get the most out of AmericasMart
2020 Vision for 2020
Create instant themed displays
Gift shop volunteers and clerks
SURVEY: Do you get an annual bonus or sales-based incentive?
The J Months
10 retail resolutions
January Action Plan
Dressing room alternatives
Vendors for baby items and backpacks
Physical inventory
Best sellers
Were your November sales down?
Calendar: Gift Markets and Regional Conferences

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Cindy’s Newsletter for Gift Shop Managers | November 20, 2019 💮

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Gift Shop Q&A
What is the value of a hospital gift shop
Donated merchandise
What category or department accounts for the highest sales and most space in your shop?
Tip on space allocation
Volunteer appreciation: Simply saying thanks
Calendar: Gift Markets and Regional Conferences
Oprah’s favorite things for 2019
What’s selling? The top shelf-movers
How to calculate…
Fragrance vendor
Twelve days of Christmas sale
America’s Mart vs NY NOW
Best sellers
Employee discounts on gift cards
Gift bag vendor?

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Cindy’s Newsletter for Gift Shop Managers | November 6, 2019 💮

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Gift Shop Q&A
Snack bar brands
What category or department accounts for the highest sales in your shop?
Do you calculate tariffs separately?
Gift Shop Manager job openings
What category or department occupies the most space in your shop?
How to calculate…
Strong September sales
Personal conversations around gift shop customers
Calendar: Gift Markets and Regional Conferences
Good gift shop managers have thick skin
Best sellers
Fragrance vendor America’s Mart or NY NOW

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Cindy’s Newsletter for Gift Shop Managers | October 23, 2019 💮

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Gift Shop Q&A
Top gift markets: what to know before you got
2019 holiday forecast
Greeting cards
Hallmark to close ‘Home and Gifts division
Gift Shop Manager Job Openings
You need heart!
What’s hot
Calendar: Gift Markets and Regional Conferences
Best sellers
Employee discounts on gift cards
Gift bag vendor
CBD oil
Breast cancer pins
Candle line

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Cindy’s Newsletter for Gift Shop Managers | October 9, 2019 💮

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Gift Shop Discussion
Social media influencing near-record Halloween spending
October Action Plan
Start planning now for holiday events
Gift Shop Manager Job Openings
Policy: Personal Purchases
Overcome common problems launching a hospital gift store website
Jewelry trends
CBD – or Not CBD?
Are you selling CBD?
Breast cancer pins
Calendar: Gift Markets and Regional Conferences
Who determines where your gift shop profits go?
TSR Wholesale
Auxiliary, twigs, or other volunteer organizations

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Cindy’s Newsletter for Gift Shop Managers | September 25, 2019 💮

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Gift Shop Discussion
October action plan
Gift Shop Job Openings
Miles gift shop closes as hospital league shifts focus
Hallmark opens inside renown regional medical center
Bounty auxiliary adds online to BMH gift shop
August retail sale grew 4.1% over the last year but new tariffs present ‘Downside Risk’
Calendar: Gift Markets and Regional Conferences
Maggie’s gift shop at UM SRH in Easton completes renovation
Americans love their pets
The 10/10 System
CBD oil
Breast cancer pins
Where your gift shop’s profits go
POS System: Square
Two successful ideas

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Cindy’s Newsletter for Gift Shop Managers | September 11, 2019 💮

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Manager Q&A Discussion
Setting goals and action plan
Why gift shops need a POS system
Does your merchandise excite your customers?
Calendar: Gift Markets and Regional Conferences
October is breast cancer awareness month
Order now for men’s gift giving!
Return policy for the holidays
Pricing guidelines
Annual performance reviews
Volunteer recognition ideas
Gift cards
Candle line
CBD Oil
Four top sellers