GiftShop

Name

GiftShop

Legal name

GiftShop

Website

https://giftshop.club

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Branded Souvenirs & Lifestyle Merchandise

NAICS

Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (45942), Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers (458)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Artisan, Handmade & Craft Gifts Retail (CRALAJAL)

Keywords

• Branded souvenirs
• E-commerce retail
• Institutional merchandise
• Lifestyle apparel
• Curated gift products

Headquarters

HQ city

Hope Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: One-time product sales through owned e-commerce storefront. Products include clothing (t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets), accessories (hats, scarves, bags), and tableware (plates, glasses, napkins). No subscription or recurring revenue components identified.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GiftShop operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform that curates and sells officially branded merchandise — including clothing, accessories, and tableware — for more than 20 historic Parisian institutions such as bistros, brasseries, restaurants, and wine bars. Each product line is built around the heritage and stories of the associated institution, with premium co-developed collaborations alongside brands such as Service Works, La Blouse de Lyon, Le Liadou, KARHU, and Edwin Atangana Records.

Product overview

GiftShop is a publishing house for official souvenirs and merchandise from Parisian institutions including bistros, brasseries, restaurants, and wine bars. The platform operates as a Shopify-hosted e-commerce site offering three main product categories: Clothing (t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, jackets, jerseys), Accessories (hats, caps, scarves, bags, keychains), and Tableware (plates, glasses, wine glasses, bowls, napkins). Products are organized by institution, with individual branded collections for establishments like Le Buci, Les Parigots, Le Verre Volé, and Tarantula. The company also features collaborative products with external brands including Service Works workwear, La Blouse de Lyon denim, Le Liadou artisanal knives, KARHU athletic wear, and Edwin Atangana Records music merchandise. Institutions represented span Paris's key dining neighborhoods from Saint-Germain-des-Prés to the 10th and 11th arrondissements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GiftShop E-Commerce Platform A direct-to-consumer online storefront (giftshop.club) that curates and sells officially licensed clothing, accessories, and tableware from historic Parisian institutions to consumers worldwide.
• Clothing Collection Apparel collection featuring t-shirts ($60–$93), sweatshirts and hoodies ($130–$190), jackets ($120–$500), long-sleeve tees ($93), supporter jerseys ($140), and teddy jackets ($500) branded with institution logos and stories.
• Accessories Collection Accessory collection including hats and caps ($59–$80), silk scarves ($50–$175), tote and market bags ($60–$100), bandanas, keychains ($15), pin sets, sticker packs, and umbrellas branded with institution identities.
• Tableware Collection Dining and serving collection including plates (large, lunch, dinner, salad, oval, steak, dessert, hollow; $35–$100), coffee cups and espresso sets ($24–$55), teacups, glasses and wine glasses ($10–$30), bowls ($50), mugs, napkins, trays, and corkscrews.
• Le Buci Branded Merchandise Officially branded merchandise line for Le Buci, a historic brasserie in Paris's 6th arrondissement established in 1806. Includes t-shirts ($80), supporter jerseys ($140), and Saint-Germain-des-Prés caps ($80).
• Le Verre Volé Branded Merchandise Officially branded merchandise line for Le Verre Volé, a Paris natural wine bar established in 2000 known for its 400+ natural wine selection. Includes wine glasses ($25), sweatshirts ($160), workwear collaborations, an artisanal winegrower's knife ($220), wine key ($20), and music and athletic collaboration t-shirts.
• Les Parigots Branded Merchandise Officially branded merchandise line for Les Parigots, a bistrot near Place de la République established in 2008. Includes long-sleeve mascot t-shirts ($93).
• Tarantula Branded Merchandise Officially branded merchandise line for Tarantula, a Mexican cantina in Paris's 11th arrondissement established in 2024. Includes limited-edition wine glasses ($30).
• Service Works x Le Verre Volé Workwear Collection Premium chef workwear collaboration between Service Works (South London) and Le Verre Volé. Includes olive chef pants ($117), white coverall jacket ($152), and tan market smock ($186) in heavyweight 11oz cotton with embroidered Le Verre Volé branding.
• La Blouse de Lyon x Le Verre Volé Denim Jacket A raw-denim work jacket collaboration ($120) featuring elasticated waist, back ease pleats, and double-slider brass zipper, available exclusively on GiftShop.
• Le Liadou x Le Verre Volé Artisanal Winegrower's Knife An artisanal winegrower's knife collaboration ($220) with oak barrel stave handles sourced from Nicolas Carmarans vineyards in Aveyron. Handmade at Le Liadou du Vallon cutlery in Marcillac.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Service WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerService Works, based in South London, creates garments for Michelin Star kitchens. GiftShop collaborated with Le Verre Volé on exclusive workwear: Service Works Olive Chef Pants ($117), White Coverall Jacket ($152), and Tan Market Smock ($186). Products feature embroidered Le Verre Volé branding and are described as 'designed for chefs, adapted for all.'
• La Blouse de LyonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Le Verre Volé on a denim version of La Blouse de Lyon's signature work jacket ($120). Features elasticated waist, back ease pleats, and double-slider brass zipper. Available exclusively on GiftShop.
• Le LiadouminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtisanal knife maker collaborated with Le Verre Volé on a winegrower's knife ($220) made from oak barrel staves sourced from Nicolas Carmarans vineyards in Aveyron. Handmade in Marcillac, designed by Thomas Vicente.
• KARHUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish athletics brand collaborated with Le Verre Volé on the 'Athletic & Wine Club' T-shirt ($60).
• Edwin Atangana RecordsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic label collaborated with Le Verre Volé on the 'Beaujo Disco Tropical' T-shirt ($80).
• BernardaudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench porcelain manufacturer collaborated with Bistrot Paul Bert on the Bernardaud Plate ($100).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Maison Kitsuné: Paris-born lifestyle brand combining apparel, accessories, and café/retail venues globally. Closely comparable as a Parisian heritage-rooted brand that monetizes its cultural identity through DTC e-commerce plus physical touchpoints.
• Sézane: Leading French DTC apparel brand selling premium-priced clothing and lifestyle objects globally via Shopify-style storefront. Comparable as a French-Parisian-rooted premium DTC brand with storytelling-driven positioning and similar price points.
• Merci: Iconic Parisian concept store in the Haut Marais curating fashion, home, and lifestyle goods from heritage and emerging brands. Comparable as a Parisian curation-led retail concept that turns local institution/brand identity into a global e-commerce proposition.
• Astier de Villatte: Heritage Parisian ceramics and tableware maker with a strong editorial/brand-world identity and global DTC channel. Comparable as a Parisian heritage brand monetizing artisanal objects and storytelling at premium price points.
• Officine Universelle Buly 1803: Revived 19th-century Parisian apothecary brand selling heritage-positioned beauty and lifestyle objects globally via DTC. Comparable as a Parisian 'publishing house for heritage objects' with curated product drops and premium pricing.
• Diptyque: Parisian heritage fragrance and lifestyle brand with global DTC and selective retail distribution. Comparable as a Parisian heritage-rooted brand translating cultural identity into premium-priced, story-driven lifestyle goods.
• Café Coton: French heritage-inspired apparel and accessories brand selling premium-priced clothing and lifestyle goods through DTC and select retail. Comparable as a French-Parisian-rooted lifestyle brand with curated storytelling, premium pricing, and a similar product mix (shirts, accessories, lifestyle objects).

Broad incumbents

• Mr Porter: Global premium menswear and lifestyle e-commerce destination owned by Yoox Net-a-Porter. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating a curated multi-brand e-commerce platform with editorial storytelling and global reach — the type of player that could credibly enter GiftShop's niche.
• Le Bon Marché: Iconic Parisian luxury department store with a curated assortment of fashion, home, and lifestyle goods plus a strong editorial voice. Comparable as a Parisian broad incumbent in the curated luxury retail space with a heritage-institution brand identity.

Regional players

• Holiday Retirement: A placeholder comparison is omitted; using IZIPIZI as a French heritage DTC accessories brand with global reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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