We've made it half way through the year; you are now starting to see sales trends and how customers are spending their dollars. By using that information, start formulating what you need to keep stocked in your shop for the rest of the year, including upcoming holidays and events. So to set your shop apart from others, mark your calendar and plan for the holidays! Back-To-School Ready Even though school is out, focus on what to stock up on for the upcoming school year. Take a look at items to buy for back-to-school that everyone will enjoy. You'll find novelty items such as flash-drive memory bracelets, personalized note pads and decorative lunch sacks that are all excellent back-to-school items to stock. Parents will want to buy school items for their younger children, college students and even themselves. You're not only appealing to students, but you can appeal to everyone. Whether they are in school or even working, stationery, school and office [...]