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MASON & MADISON selected as one of “The 25 GIFTED RETAILERS in the U.S.” by GIFTS AND DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES MAGAZINE
This year’s group of gifted retailers are typical–if one can use that word to describe gift merchants. Selected from around the country, they represent the range in both size and variety of stores that comprise th retail segment of our industry. This exclusive report, 25 Gifted Retailers, presents snapshots of independent gift and decorative accessory retailers that are using innovating approaches to marketing and merchandising…GDANov25GiftedRetailers
Featured in GIFT & DECORATIVE MAGAZINE : We asked, you answered.
Every month in the magazine Gifts & Decorative Accessories asks three of their retailer advisors a topical question regarding store operations, customer service, employee management, rep relations, merchandise management or some other such matter of relevance to the success of their — and your — business. It’s their way of helping retailers help other retailers. Read on for full story…
Featured speaker for “CRAVE BOSTON CHAT: PUT A TWIST ON IT”
CRAVE boston innovatively connects urban gals to the sassiest, gutsiest, most inspiring people they need to know in Boston. Their modern marketplace of soirees, gatherings and online networking serves as your ambassador to everything there is to CRAVE about the Walking City. Mason & Madison’s owner, Liz White, was a featured speaker at their Boston Chat… click here for more info.
Featured in GIFT & DECORATIVE MAGAZINE: The Gifted Retailer
“We might be in a down economy and looking to cut corners, but owner Liz White of Mason & Madison in Middleton, MA, says skimping on marketing is a big mistake.”… read complete article here.
Winner of “Best Gift Shop 2011″ by readers of NORTHSHORE MAGAZINE
The wait is finally over and the 2011 Northshore Magazine Best of the Northshore winners have been announced. Mason and Mason has been named “Best Gift Shop” on the Northshore by Northshore magazine readers! The staff at Northshore spent several months tasting, sipping, trying on, unwinding with, testing out, and generally experiencing all that the North Shore has to offer. We compared our notes and after much debate and recollection of our favorite experiences we narrowed it all down to bring you the absolute best. Whether new to the ranks or a veteran, congratulations to all! Readers’ Choice winners are noted just below Editors’ Choice selections.
WINNER: Wicked Local 2011 Readers Choice Awards “Best Gift Shop”
Mason & Madison has won another Wicked Local “Readers Choice” award. This year, the honor was given as #1 Gift Shop. During January and February, Wicked Local newspapers asked adults to vote in print or online for their “#1 Choice” in a variety of categories including shopping, services, arts & entertainment, restaurants, places to go and more. All ballots were sent directly to an independent consultant where more than 370,000 votes were tallied.
G&DA Names MASON & MADISON a “2011 Retailer Excellence Award” Finalist
New York – Gifts & Decorative Accessories is pleased to announce the finalists in its 2011 Retailer Excellence Awards competition. Mason & Madison has been named a finalist in the Marketing Achievement category. The honorees will be feted at Gifts & Decorative Accessories’ 60th annual Retailer Excellence Awards Gala at which the winners will be announced.
In addition to the above awards, Gift for Life, the industry’s charitable arm raising funds for DIFFA, will honor…
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MASON & MADISON JOINS REASON TO GIVE
MASON & MADISON is proud to be a part of the Reason To Give organization. In light of the challenges so many of us are facing today, a group of small business owners from the North Shore have come together to present one deserving couple with a free wedding. The wedding will be awarded to an engaged couple from the North Shore who has endured challenges; whether they be financial, health related, or any other personal setback. Mason & Madison will be donating favors for 75 guests along with being selected as a Director of Marketing. Please visit www.reason2give.org for more information.
WINNER: Wicked Local 2010 Readers Choice Awards for “Best Gift Shop”
Mason & Madison has won another Wicked Local “Readers Choice” award. This year, the honor was given as #1 Gift Shop. During January and February, Wicked Local newspapers asked adults to vote in print or online for their “#1 Choice” in a variety of categories including shopping, services, arts & entertainment, restaurants, places to go and more. All ballots were sent directly to an independent consultant where more than 370,000 votes were tallied.
Mason & Madison Honored as “Top Retailer in Massachusetts” by the Retailers Association of Massachusetts
November 19, 2009 — Boston, MA – The Retailer’s Association of Massachusetts (RAM) has named Mason & Madison as one of the state’s top retailers, honoring them with the Rookie of the Year award. RAM announced the winners of its 2009 Awards of Excellence at an awards ceremony luncheon on Thursday in Waltham, MA, marking the 12th anniversary of their Retailer’s Association of Massachusetts Awards of Excellence (RAMAEs).
“Mason & Madison represents some of the best retailing that Massachusetts has to offer,” said Jon Hurst, president of RAM. “Their new Middleton location is unique and is the best new retailer we have seen over the past year.”
With the recent opening of their location in the Middleton Green Shopping Village, Mason & Madison has…
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Boston Gift Show awards MASON & MADISON “Pride of New England” winner.
Atlanta, GA – The Boston Gift Show has announced the winners for the 4th annual Pride of New England Awards, a coveted honor that recognizes New England retailers for outstanding customer service, creative merchandising, community involvement and demonstration of New England pride. The winners were announced during a reception at the Boston Gift Show where Mason & Madison was named a winner.
Mason & Madison was launched by Liz White in 2003 as a web business with word of mouth referrals. By January of 2009, a full-fledged brick and mortar store opened its doors. Here…
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Honorable Mention winner by Wicked Local 2009 Readers Choice Awards for Best Gift Shop
Mason & Madison, a new gift boutique located off Route 114 in Middleton, has won Wicked Local “Readers Choice” award. The 2009 accolade was in the form of an honorable mention for Best Gift Shop and a surprise for having only been open a short time. Mason & Madison… gifts with style has certainly garnered a lot of attention since their grand opening in the Spring of 2009.
“We’re delighted with the results of Wicked Local’s 2009 “Readers Choice” awards,” said Liz White, owner of Mason & Madison. “Since our new location had just opened when the 2009 Wicked Local Voting period was winding down, we are honored to have been chosen as Honorable Mention for Best Local Gift Shop. Thank you to all of you that voted… here’s to the number one slot next year!”
BOSTON MAMAS WHO ROCK! INTERVIEW with owner Liz White of MASON & MADISON
Welcome to the 8th installment of Boston Mamas Rock! – where we’re giving voice to fabulous local mamas. Read on for today’s interview with LIZ WHITE, mother of two and mortgage broker turned gifting aficionado.
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