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OCTOBER 2008
Table of Contents
Commentary
Executive Digest
Trade Show News
Men's Gifts
INDUSTRY
Industry Alerts
Show Calendar
SPONSORS
Wholesale Fashion Jewelry
by Cool Jewels
ARCHIVES
2008
Aug./Sept. 2008
June/July 2008
May 2008
March 2008
February 2008
January 2008
2007
Nov./Dec. 2007
October 2007
Aug./Sept. 2007
June/July 2007
May 2007
March 2007
February 2007
January 2007
2006
Nov./Dec. 2006
May 2006
March 2006
February 2006
January 2006
2005
Nov./Dec. 2005
October 2005
Aug./Sept. 2005
June/July 2005
May 2005
March 2005
February 2005
January 2005
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Commentary
News Briefs
Executive Digest
Trade Show News
Show Calendar
Show Photos
Index of Advertisers
Editorial
Showcase Product News
SGN Career Center
From Key West to Seattle, Pirate Merchandise Captures Customers
ightseers aboard the Conch Tour
Train wave to a Johnny Depp lookalike
who is dubbed Johnny-O, stationed
in front of a new point of
interest along the open-seated trolley
route in sunny Key West, Fla. The
Pirate Soul Museum and Retail
Shoppe opened the portals to a 17th
century seafaring swashbuckler’s
world on January 5, 2005. Entry from
the museum into the 500 square feet of
retail store provides visitors with a preponderance
of piratical gift, souvenir
and media opportunities from manufacturers
all over the country, who are
watching their pirate merchandise sales
surge.
in the future. More...
Management
Color! Color! Color! Color! Profits! Profits! Profits!
Color Experimentation In Home Accessories: An Eclectic, Mix And Match
Approach
Color is a "huge" factor in determining the success of a home accessories product.
Color Association Picks Activewear Colors 2006-2007
Color Association Picks Activewear Colors 2006-2007
The Color Association of the United States says light and darkened neutrals
will be the cornerstone for 2006 when it comes to activewear.
2006 Home Furnishings Color Forecast
Home furnishings colors for 2006 show some interesting new directions,
especially in very original, intricate and not at all formulaic combinations.
Color Marketing Group Picks Warm and Clear Rainbow
Colors Affects Customers’ Conscious And Subconscious
Color affects how people behave. Here’s a quick rundown of colors and
their psychological effects.
Marketing
Hot Trends Shaping Christmas Scene
Christmas merchandise manufacturers are brimming with new products and
promotions, ready to help you get a jump on the season that’s still quite a few
months away.
Special Supplement: 2005 Megabuck$ Survey
Apparel
This section features stories on T-shirts, resort apparel and accessories and
sandals.
The Mountain Inc.: T-shirts That Blend Design, Color and Style
High Seas Trading Co. Has a New Catalog
T-shirt Report: T-shirts For the Times
Resort Apparel and Accessories: Customers are Looking for Style and Fit
If The Shoe Fits: Basic Sandals Suit Customers
Trends
Chocolate Tops All Candy Categories, Premium, Low-Carb Chocolates
Bringing In Sweet Profits
According to U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and Census Bureau
data published in Current Industrial Reports: Confectionery 2003 (issued
July 2004), U.S. manufacturers’ pound shipments of chocolate candy rose
from 3,216 million in 1999 to 3,362 million in 2003, for a compound annual
growth rate (CAGR) of 1.1% annually.
Luxury Market Expected To Get Bigger, Richer
Luxury marketers either thrive or struggle based on how well they meet and
exceed the expectations of their elite clientele.
Collectibles
Fenton Art Glass Marks Centennial Anniversary! - Factory is Also One of
the Country’s Top Tourist Sites!
Family-owned Fenton Art Glass, the largest manufacturer of hand-made color art
glass in the United States, is marking its 100th anniversary this year.
Luxury Marketing Revives Interest In Collectibles
The collectibles industry, which as recently as 2000 reported sales of $7.1 billion,
has declined by 45 percent to total only $3.9 billion in retail sales in
2003, according to a new consumer insights report from Unity Marketing,
Home Report 2004.
Garden Market Section
Profit With Products For Porch And Patio
After years of decorating and redecorating the interiors of their homes,
American consumers are turning their energy outside to spruce up the exterior
living areas of their homes.
April is National Gardening Month: Grow Your Business Around It!
National Garden Month, created to raise awareness about the many benefits
of gardening, is celebrated during the month of April.
Fast Facts About The Garden Products Market
Father’s Day
$90 Is The Average To Be Spent On Father’s Day Gifts
Judging from research reports by the National Retail Federation and
BIGresearch, around 72 percent of Americans plan to celebrate Father’s Day.
Those who will celebrate plan to spend an average of around $90 each.
It Pays to Focus on Father’s Day
Father’s Day this year will be June 19. Sons, daughters and wives take this oneday
opportunity to show how much they love and appreciate the men in their
lives – and to say thanks for all they have done.
Retailers’ Father’s Day Gifting Strategy Hinges on Guided Discovery
An understanding of how Father’s Day gift buyers select
gifts can help retailers prepare questions and probes for
their salespeople to use to help their customers ‘discover’
the best gift choice.
Stationery
Graduation Market Can Make The Grade In Your Card Department
Money is the No.1 choice for graduation gifts, and cards or money wallets are the most common gift store purchase for the occasion.
Hospital Gift Shops
Purchasing Power Plus Is The Remedy For Hospital Gift Store’s Ailments
Purchasing Power Plus is a buying and advising group created especially for the hospital gift shop. Located in Sanford, Fla., this national organization provides its members with merchandise discounts, merchandising ideas and industry information.
May 6 Is National Nurses Day
National Nurses Day always is celebrated May 6 and opens National Nurses Week, May 6-12.
Top Selling Categories in Hospital Gift Shops
Top Concerns for Hospital Gift Shops
Hospital Gift Shops - Did You Know?
Did you know that the hospital gift shop’s primary customer
is the hospital staff? Consequently, hospital gift
shops are able to generate an exceptionally high number of
merchandise turns, per square footage of selling space.
Personal Care Products
Personal Care Products are “Cosmeceutical” Now
There’s a new word in the personal care products market.
It’s “cosmeceutical.” It focuses on personal care products
that also have cosmetic and pharmaceutical properties.
Reps Wrap
Looking Toward the Future
Before the Internet and the World Wide Web, the only
way to see a large grouping of new products and continuing
best sellers, in addition to special creations and
unique specialty items, was the shows. Some of these
shows grew to successful businesses and still produce
exhibitions that are important, major events.
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