We thought we’d start to share some of the websites, magazines, articles, and other findings that give us inspiration, and what better to begin with than NICHE magazine, one of our go-to resources for craft retailers. The magazine (which we have a subscription to) offers advice for the seasons, looks at recent trends in retail, shows popular wholesale craft companies, and even interviews small brick and mortar shop owners. We love to read the articles that apply to our shop and even keep a file of past articles for a reference. NICHE recently updated their website, and on it you can find an archive of past issues as well as links to other inspirational publications and resources.
But with all the great things NICHE has to offer, we must say that their almost-daily postings on Facebook are something we look forward to. Whoever is in charge of their social media, we thank you! By being a fan (or “Liking” their page, a new feature that is essentially being a fan) of the NICHE page, we are able to see their posts that link you to interesting articles that they in turn have found online, anywhere from tips on writing to-do lists to uplifting reports of the rebounding economy.
Another aspect of NICHE is their Awards, both in independent artists and craft retailers. Being nominated for a future award in the top retailers category (possibly for our website?) is one of our main goals for the next few years, and to see past winners is truly inspiring. Many of the winners from 2009 are not too far away from us in the tri-state area.
With all that said, we thank NICHE magazine for showing us that there is success out there for fine craft retailers and artists, and that though our gallery is not award-winning (yet!), what we represent is being appreciated and celebrated.
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