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Truffles (of the tuber family, not the chocolate variety) have been highly prized for thousands of years. And rightfully so. Their limited supply and amazing flavor have elevated them to cult status among gastronomes worldwide, yet to many, they still remain a mystery. »

Amazingly, it's time again to deck the halls with festive decor. Fourth-quarter celebrations provide you with ample opportunity to decorate your customers' tables with everything from jack-o-lanterns to turkeys to reindeers. »

Our panel of gift registry retail experts from Sur La Table, Cook's Emporium, and The Gourmet Pantry have led us through their service and sales techniques for attracting, working with, and retaining gift registry guests. »

The amazing and impressive array of products on display at the Gourmet Products Show in the Moscone Center was confirmation that almost any product can be reinvented, improved upon, refurbished, or restyled. For our readers who were unable to attend the show and for those who attended but simply did not have a chance to experience it all, the following results should prove informative, interesting, and profitable. »

Cutlery can be one of specialty retailers' most challenging categories to sell. A limited amount of shelf space, precious little time to dedicate to actively selling the category, and a few dominant, well-established brands that are available in multiple channels have led the category to become one that is often left to sell itself. »

As Americans become increasingly aware of ethnic cuisine and culturally inspired tools, they head to their specialty gourmet stores to learn about and purchase these products. »

Gift registry is a category where service is what sells. Registrants come into your store for the service, not the sale. It's critical that the quality of the service you offer be up to par since it will be proportionate to your gift registry sales. »