Gift Basket Seller

Gift Basket Seller Success Stories [2024]

Updated: October 7th, 2024

A gift basket is typically a bundled gift filled with presents and delivered to the recipient at home or the workplace.

The gifting ritual is an old practice, and regardless of the occasion, people love giving each other gifts (and receiving them). According to data, the global gift market’s worth is estimated at $62 billion, with 62% of Americans preferring to give personalized gift markets over expensive items.

If you love unique gifting, starting a gift basket business could be a gratifying and fun business idea. Many gift basket shops choose to operate entirely online since an online business allows them to work from anywhere, while customers can also purchase at their convenience.

In this list, you'll find real-world gift basket seller success stories and very profitable examples of starting a gift basket seller that makes money.

1. Vowed Box Co. ($4.8K/year)

Lindsay Scholz came up with the idea for Vowed Box Co. while planning her own wedding and struggling to find non-traditional gifts for herself and her bridesmaids. After testing the market with an Instagram account and receiving overwhelming interest, she launched the business with an initial investment of $2,000 and has since sold five boxes in its first week. Social media, email marketing, and SEO have been instrumental in attracting and retaining customers for Vowed Box Co.

How much money it makes: $4.8K/year
How many people on the team: 0

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