Cindy’s Newsletter for Gift Shop Managers | May 15, 2023 💮
CINDY’S NEWSLETTER for Gift Shop Managers |
Cindy’s Newsletter for Gift Shop Managers delivers practical, ready-to-implement content to gift shop managers, retailers, and volunteers across the country. We help our readership of over 3,000 retailers optimize shop operations, grow revenue, and connect with one another. The newsletter is published monthly and free since 2001.
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MAY 15, 2023
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We hope you are having a terrific Spring and will see you next month!
The May issue of Cindy’s Newsletter will not be available due to a loss in the family.
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