The LAMOSE Journal
Guides, stories, and ideas from our Calgary workshop. Tips on custom drinkware, gift inspiration, and behind-the-scenes looks at how we craft your favourites.
Souvenir Trends 2026: What Gift Shops Should Stock This Year
What Canadian gift shops should stock in 2026: fewer, better items, souvenirs personalized with a name or destination, and made-to-order runs from 12 pieces.
Gift Shop Ideas: What Sells and Where to Put It (2026)
What sells best in a gift shop, by Statistics Canada visitor data, and where to put it: the window, the doorway, the first wall on the right. See the tiers.
How to Prepare Your Gift Shop for Peak Tourist Season in Canada
Master the feast-and-famine cycle. Maximize your peak months. Survive the quiet season with cash reserves intact. If you own a tourist gift shop in Canada, you know the truth: you're not running a typical retail business. You're managing a highly...