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Cover Stories

Summer 2010

Cashing In on the Feel of Cashmere

Dave Coury, of Cashmere Elegance in Erie, PA, is ramping up sales with a newly unveiled owner-operator program.


Spring 2010

Driven Toward Success

A retail veteran, Rick Elbaz, has found a new road to profits. The owners of Car Kitool say retailers who climb on board can look forward to a heady and successful ride.

Winter 2010

Threading a Success Story

Elizabeth Porikos-Gorgees, founder and president of Brow Art 23 in Wilmette, IL, has given the brow threading industry a whole new shape by modernizing and professionalizing it.

Fall 2009

Stamping Out Success Stories

Innovation, demonstration and solid business fundamentals are revolutionizing the nail-art industry. See how Konad U.S.A. Distribution, Inc. is leading the way.

Summer 2009

Magical Millions

mr fuzzyMake way for Mr. Fuzzy—the specialty retail concept that is making waves in the industry. Avi Shor and Niv Goldman have gif plans for this magical product that worms its way into customers' hearts. Finely-tuned demonstration techniques and high markups make the company's goal—400 carts by year's end—a sure thing.

Winter 2009

He's Got Game

imageEmre Gol is proving that fun and profit go hand in hand. A new 3D Games inline and kiosk franchise lets specialty retail entrepreneurs get in on the action.

Fall 2008

Smokin' Hot

imageSome products come along at just the right time, when societal trends and technological advances merge to create new markets for savvy entrepreneurs.

Summer 2008

Wind Power: Making Sales a Breeze

imageIron Stop's colorful and creative Wind Spinners draw attention without even trying-then artistry and craftsmanship close the sale. Demonstration products are top sellers for a reason.

Spring 2008

Micabella's Mineral Magic

imageEli Frenkel, Roni Paz and Jovany Mamo know what women want when they go shopping for cosmetics. They want products that are natural, versatile, hypoallergenic, long lasting, easy-to-apply and look fabulous. Micabella Cosmetics delivers that—and more.

Winter 2008

Seacret Spa's Secret to Success

imageSix years ago, Robert Meirovich joined a budding young specialty retail company that operated a handful of carts selling Dead Sea products. Today, Seacret Spa manufactures its own extensive skincare line featuring Dead Sea ingredients and wholesales to more than 600 cart locations worldwide. What's more, the company recently purchased a multimillion-dollar Arizona golf resort that's set to be re-branded and launched as the first Seacret Spa, a full-service spa and resort that will showcase the company's skincare products like never before.

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