Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 - Selling The Sweet Stuff For The Holidays
Information Resources Inc. notes that candy sales were up 5.1% for December 2009 over December 2008.
The upward surge in candy sales is expected to continue for the 2010 holiday season.
In fact, recent news reports have detailed the need for comfort foods in these sluggish ...click here to read "Selling The Sweet Stuff For The Holidays"...
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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 - Play Up Your Profits With Toys
In a few short months, you will need to prepare your shop for the holiday season. This means it is time to start buying toys and games. In this newsletter, I will touch upon some ideas and types of toys that are sure to be the top holiday toys for ...click here to read "Play Up Your Profits With Toys"...
In a few short months, you will need to prepare your shop for the holiday season. This means it is time to start buying toys and games. In this newsletter, I will touch upon some ideas and types of toys that are sure to be the top holiday toys for ...click here to read "Play Up Your Profits With Toys"...
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 - Don't Cry! Don't Fret! Baby Items Sell The Best!
Billions of dollars are spent every year on baby gifts and baby care items. Future projections expect sales growth in this market to go even higher. With a wide customer base consisting of parents, grandparents, extended family, friends, ...click here to read "Don't Cry! Don't Fret! Baby Items Sell The Best!"...
Billions of dollars are spent every year on baby gifts and baby care items. Future projections expect sales growth in this market to go even higher. With a wide customer base consisting of parents, grandparents, extended family, friends, ...click here to read "Don't Cry! Don't Fret! Baby Items Sell The Best!"...
Thursday, May 6th, 2010 - Increase Sales With Unique Greeting Cards And Stationery
According to the Greeting Card Association, Americans exchange seven billion greeting cards every year. But what is the purpose of a greeting card? For many, greeting cards are used to convey sentiments they find hard to express. You can illicit or convey an emotion with the written words of a ...click here to read "Increase Sales With Unique Greeting Cards And Stationery"...
According to the Greeting Card Association, Americans exchange seven billion greeting cards every year. But what is the purpose of a greeting card? For many, greeting cards are used to convey sentiments they find hard to express. You can illicit or convey an emotion with the written words of a ...click here to read "Increase Sales With Unique Greeting Cards And Stationery"...
Monday, April 12th, 2010 - Gourmet Food Items – Wrap It Up And Bring It Home
In past newsletters, we've touched upon different segments of gourmet food and how they need to be a part of your product mix. We've offered suggestions on selecting the right gourmet gifts for your market and how to implement strategies to sell gourmet food items to your ...click here to read "Gourmet Food Items – Wrap It Up And Bring It Home"...
In past newsletters, we've touched upon different segments of gourmet food and how they need to be a part of your product mix. We've offered suggestions on selecting the right gourmet gifts for your market and how to implement strategies to sell gourmet food items to your ...click here to read "Gourmet Food Items – Wrap It Up And Bring It Home"...
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"...
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"...
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"...
