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March 21, 2024

Gus & Ruby Portland is hiring retail associates!

Are you enthusiastic about greeting cards & beautiful gifts and building customer connections? If so, you’re in the right place! We’re hiring retail associates in our Portland, Maine store.

Located on Exchange Street, in the heart of Portland’s bustling Old Port, our Maine store has become the go-to place for residents and tourists alike to find the perfect gifts since 2018 and it is because of our knowledgeable and friendly staff. Over the years, we have worked hard to create a space where everyone who comes in will feel welcome- from our customers to our dedicated team. Our ideal candidate is someone who is outgoing and organized, has excellent people skills, and a fabulous sense of humor.

Take a peek at the position below and apply by emailing us your resumé, and a cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit. We are looking to fill the positions as soon as possible.

About the position:

In this role, you will be responsible for daily operations in the retail store including (but not limited to): greeting and helping customers find the perfect item; making sales/checking out customers; receiving, unpacking, and merchandising new products; tidying/cleaning the store.

This is a year-round, part-time role starting with 2-3 shifts (10-15 hours) a week with the potential for more hours during the summer and holiday seasons.

All part-time positions include an employee discount, a quarterly longevity bonus, 401k after one year, and predictable scheduling with weekday availability a must.

About You:

– You have retail experience and are happy helping customers and manning a register.

– You are outgoing, and personable, have exceptional customer service skills, and can establish and foster strong relationships with customers.

– You are self-motivated and a quick learner.

– You are able to lift 50 lbs and are comfortable working on your feet.

– You are comfortable working alone and within a team and are a clear, effective communicator.

– You have a good sense of humor.

Do you want to work with us?! We hope so! Send us an email telling us why you want to join our team with the subject Portland Sales Associate and include your resumé, and availability to Holly. manager@gusandruby.com.

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Special Event

November 17, 2023

Gus & Ruby’s 2023 Holiday Events

NOV 24TH• BLACK FRIDAY • ALL STORES • 10AM – 7PM

(Portsmouth opening early at 9am!)

Take 10% off your entire in-store purchase and you’ll have a chance to win 1 of 5 goodie boxes stuffed with $200+ worth of products. We’re giving away 5 boxes in each store on Friday for a total of 15 boxes! Can’t shop in person?

Take 10% off online: store.gusandruby.com

NOV. 25TH• SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY • ALL STORES • 10AM – 7PM

(Portsmouth opening early at 9am!)

Coffee + treats for early shoppers (until we run out)! Take 10% off your entire in-store purchase and vou’ll have a chance to win 1 of 5 goodie boxes stuffed with $200+ worth of products. We’re giving away 5 boxes in each store on Saturday for a total of 15 boxes! Can’t shop in person? Take 10% off online:

store.gusandruby.com

NOV. 27TH• CYBER MONDAY • ONLINE ONLY

Take 10% off your entire online order all day long and five random orders placed on Cyber Monday will be picked to win a goodie box stuffed with $200+ worth of products!

NOV. 28TH• GIVING TUESDAY • ONLINE RAFFLE

Make a $10 donation and be entered to win a super-sized version of our Giveaway Box with a $100 Gus & Ruby gift card included.

Each entry is $10 and vou can enter as many times as you want.

All donations will go to the Lewiston-Auburn Area Response

Fund and Gus & Ruby will match up to $1,000 in donations.

enter here

DEC. 7TH• BEACON HILL HOLIDAY STROLL • BOSTON • 6PM – 9PM

Enjoy a night of festive activities during Beacon Hill’s annual, family-friendly, neighborhood stroll. Spend $75 at our Boston location and get a $15 Gus & Ruby gift card. Spend $150 and get a $30 gift card. Gift Cards can be used during a future visit.

DEC. 9TH• PORTLAND MERRY MADNESS • PORTLAND • 2PM – 7PM

Join us for Portland’s annual holly-jolly extravaganza! Spend $75 and get a $15 Gus & Ruby gift card. Spend $150 and get a $30 gift card. Gift Cards can be used during a future visit. Visit the Eventbrite page for more information about the event

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May 8, 2019

Modern, Clean & Graphic Invitations

Our dear friends Lauryn & Benny allowed us the great honor to design invitations for their Boston wedding. They wanted their wedding to mix the old-school charm and New England vibe of their beloved Boston with a bit of fun and edge and architectural details to nod to their venue.  

A fun z-fold save the date booklet got guests excited for a weekend in Boston using fun wording, custom illustrations and a die-cut hang tag in the shape of their French bulldog. A Boston subway map envelope liner completed the package.

The invitation was 2 color letterpress and copper foil with a solid rust-red back side and was housed in a flat printed gatefold that was held shut with a foil-stamped sticker. The blind printed graphic lines added some fun edge without overwhelming the type-driven design. And a vellum envelope allowed guests a sneak peek of the fun gatefold before they even opened the mail. 

We paired a classic roman font, slim sans serif and hand-lettered-inspired script and used a palette of bright navy, rust red and copper foil. The invitation was printed on double-thick 100% cotton and mounted to solid color stock. As always, the pieces were lovingly letterpress printed and foil-stamped by hand on our antique presses on beautiful, textural, super thick 100% cotton paper.