Gene Allen’s Gifts

Specialties

We’re Arlington’s #1 Gift Store since 1965. A family owned business with 2 locations in neighborhood shopping centers. Recently voted in June 2010 by Fort Worth Magazine as «The #1 place to find a last minute gift». We’re the 2010, 2012. 2012 & 2014 Winner of the WFAA-​LIST & the Dallas A-​List for «Best Gifts Shop» in the DFW metroplex. You’ll be amazed at our extensive selection of gifts and lines that we offer like: Tyler Candles, Sweet Shop, Dept. 56, Precious Moments, Christopher Radko, Jim Shore, Willowtree, Arthur Court, Beatriz Ball, Thymes, Trapp, Lampe Berger and more! We have unique gifts for all occasions inlcuding gifts for baby, wedding/​anniversary, men, collegiate, gourmet, home fragrance and more! We are happy to offer in-​store complimentary gift wrapping for purchases over $ 5 of regular priced items and also offer FREE 60 day lay-​a-​way! Check out our beautiful selection of ladies fashions including Treska jewelry, CC Resort shoes and Noelle sweater wraps and more!

History

Established in 1959.

Gene Allen’s Gifts has been providing Arlington with an excellent selection of unique gifts and customer service for over 49 years. In 1959, Mr. Gene Allen came to Arlington to join his brother who had just purchased Park Row Pharmacy. In September 1965, Gene Allen and his wife Nancy opened Gene Allen’s Gifts — the first Hallmark store in Arlington. Gene Allen’s Other Place opened next in 1969 at Park Row and Bowen. In 1980, Gene Allen’s Gifts moved into a larger location with 10,750 square feet.. A south Arlington location was opened at Little Road and 1 – 20 in 1984. In 1991, Mr. Allen completed an expansive remodel making this location the largest Gold Crown Hallmark and gift store in the southwest.

In 1996, Gene Allen sold the 3 remaining stores to Connie Gauntt, who was the general manager and buyer for all 3 stores. Connie continues to carry on the Gene Allen legacy with an award winning selection of gifts and customer service.

Meet the Business Owner

Connie G.

Business Owner

Connie started her career in retail as the late Gene Allen’s employee. He was her mentor and drew her into the retail industry with his training and invaluable expertise. Connie managed the Randol Mill store and was the buyer for the three stores in the early nineties and purchased them from Mr. Allen in 1996. Connie utilizes her stores as a platform to raise funds and awareness for local nonprofits in her community. She was recently awarded the 2011 SafeHaven Legacy of Women Award for the Business category in Arlington, Tx.