Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - Recession-Proof Pet Products
Are pet products recession-proof? In 2009 American households spent an estimated $45 billion on their pets, despite a tough economy. What is the driving factor behind this market? Could it be that roughly 6 out of 10 households have a pet? Or could it be the majority of pet owners ...click here to read "Recession-Proof Pet Products"...
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 - Grow The Green With Garden And Patio Accents
The explosion of television shows that focus on outdoor living spaces is phenomenal. Thanks to cable TV and the variety of 30 to 60-minute garden shows, consumers are feeling compelled to create peaceful gardens and beautiful patios of their own. Take advantage of this rising consumer need and make your ...click here to read "Grow The Green With Garden And Patio Accents"...
The explosion of television shows that focus on outdoor living spaces is phenomenal. Thanks to cable TV and the variety of 30 to 60-minute garden shows, consumers are feeling compelled to create peaceful gardens and beautiful patios of their own. Take advantage of this rising consumer need and make your ...click here to read "Grow The Green With Garden And Patio Accents"...
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 - Home Accent Trends 2010
Think Candles, Home Fragrances And Home Decor
Home accents are the bits and pieces that pull a home together and make up the home's personality. Candles, aroma decor fragrances, pictures, and vases are just a few of the items found under the home accent category. No wonder it's a more ...click here to read "Home Accent Trends 2010"...
Monday, December 14th, 2009 - Personal Care Products Make For A Heathly Profit!
Why Personal Care Products?
With the current economy, shop owners are asking which products are proven sellers. The answer quite simply is personal care products. Sales figures collected by the U.S. Department of Commerce reveal that personal care products rank just under food and beverages. The outlook for personal care products ...click here to read "Personal Care Products Make For A Heathly Profit!"...
Thursday, November 12th, 2009 - Want More Unique Gift Sales – Try Toys
Toys Business Still Thrives According to the Toy Association, 84% of kids still play non-computer games. Does that surprise you? It shouldn't. Educational toys, board games, puzzles and collectibles are products that appeal to the creative, inquisitive and tactile nature of children. ...click here to read "Want More Unique Gift Sales – Try Toys"...
Toys Business Still Thrives According to the Toy Association, 84% of kids still play non-computer games. Does that surprise you? It shouldn't. Educational toys, board games, puzzles and collectibles are products that appeal to the creative, inquisitive and tactile nature of children. ...click here to read "Want More Unique Gift Sales – Try Toys"...
Thursday, October 15th, 2009 - Strategies, Ideas And The Nitty Gritty Of Gourmet Foods
Remember all of the gourmet food gifts ideas and basics we discussed a few months ago? Now is the time to take those gourmet food ideas and implement a way to increase your sales. While gourmet food ...click here to read "Strategies, Ideas And The Nitty Gritty Of Gourmet Foods"...
Remember all of the gourmet food gifts ideas and basics we discussed a few months ago? Now is the time to take those gourmet food ideas and implement a way to increase your sales. While gourmet food ...click here to read "Strategies, Ideas And The Nitty Gritty Of Gourmet Foods"...
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 - Candy – A Sweet Money Maker
The Abundant Consumption Of Candy Eight billion pounds of candy is consumed each year. What does this significant number demonstrate? It shows how much Americans love to indulge in chocolate, lollipops, hard candy, mints and gum. Americans of all ...click here to read "Candy – A Sweet Money Maker"...
The Abundant Consumption Of Candy Eight billion pounds of candy is consumed each year. What does this significant number demonstrate? It shows how much Americans love to indulge in chocolate, lollipops, hard candy, mints and gum. Americans of all ...click here to read "Candy – A Sweet Money Maker"...
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 - Ooohs and Aahs In Baby Comfort And Trendy Items
New parents are always looking for trendy baby items that provide comfort while making their life easier. While most trendy items for babies are organic made or natural products, they are also adorable, tailored to safety and handy. Parents aren’t the ...click here to read "Ooohs and Aahs In Baby Comfort And Trendy Items"...
New parents are always looking for trendy baby items that provide comfort while making their life easier. While most trendy items for babies are organic made or natural products, they are also adorable, tailored to safety and handy. Parents aren’t the ...click here to read "Ooohs and Aahs In Baby Comfort And Trendy Items"...
Thursday, July 9th, 2009 - Buying Christmas in July: A Retailer's Calender
It's summer time, and while no one is really thinking of Christmas, it is just a few months away. As retailers, we have to be ready to buy Christmas items in July. However, before we get to Christmas, we have Halloween and Thanksgiving to ...click here to read "Buying Christmas in July: A Retailer's Calender"...
It's summer time, and while no one is really thinking of Christmas, it is just a few months away. As retailers, we have to be ready to buy Christmas items in July. However, before we get to Christmas, we have Halloween and Thanksgiving to ...click here to read "Buying Christmas in July: A Retailer's Calender"...
Thursday, June 11th, 2009 - Pet Products – A Sales Treat For You
Did you know that people spend more money on their pet than they do on going to movies, video games and recorded music combined? We're talking roughly $41 billion dollars spent on pets, according to Business Week, The Pet Economy. Pet Products Equal Sales ...click here to read "Pet Products – A Sales Treat For You"...
Did you know that people spend more money on their pet than they do on going to movies, video games and recorded music combined? We're talking roughly $41 billion dollars spent on pets, according to Business Week, The Pet Economy. Pet Products Equal Sales ...click here to read "Pet Products – A Sales Treat For You"...
