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August/September 2010
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etal nostalgia signs kiosked in front of a rug gallery, wooden versions arrayed throughout a jewelry shop, a compact poster display for convenience stores, pens arranged atop a silver tray filled with sand or dried beans, oh the unexpected placement of items that can and do work. If it strikes a chord, generates an impulsive response, is easily accessible, sales happen. From signs and posters to pens and pencils, retailers are finding how best to expose saleable features. More...
Management
United States Job Satisfaction Keeps Falling
Americans are growing increasingly unhappy with their jobs, The Conference Board reports.
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Shoplifting Is Soaring, Teens See It As Standard Behavior
According to a just-released study by the Josephson Institute of Ethics based on a national survey of 24,763 high school students, more than one in four (27%) stole from a store within the past 12 months. Additionally, 40% admit they “sometimes lie to save money.”
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Candles
Glossary Of Candle Styles And Varieties
There are thousands of candle varieties including candle types and sizes. Listed below are the most common types of candles currently available.
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Jewelry
Jewelry Information Council Has Jewelry Anniversary Gift List
A handy reference chart from the Jewelry Information Council. It’s a list of recommended wedding anniversary gifts.
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Poll: Hispanic Market Ripe For Retail Jewelers
U.S. Hispanic consumers are willing to spend large amounts of money on
jewelry, according to a recent online poll by the Jewelry Consumer
Opinion Council (JCOC).
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Management
Customer Loyalty is a Global Concern
Marketing
Count On Gift Cards For Continuous Business
Gift cards cemented their appeal during the 2004 holidays, reflecting society’s yearning to simplify life and take some of the stress out of the season.
Jewelry
Baubles, Bangles, Beads and Business - A SG&N Special Section
Watch Jewelry And Watch Trends For Major Profits
The jewelry and watch markets are fashion forward with trends that will set
your profits a glow. Here’s what looks are on the cutting edge according to
the Jewelry Industry Council.
Study: Colored Stones Rate High With Consumers
More than three-quarters of consumers would consider buying colored
stone fine jewelry as a gift or for themselves, according to a recent study by
the Jewelry Consumer Opinion Council (JCOC).
International Designs Influence What’s New In Jewelry
Influences from all over the world continue to impact fine jewelry design
today. This season jewelry is multi-cultured and multi-faceted. Africa, India
and China are key sources of inspiration that bring us vibrant hues.
New Looks In Jewelry To Last Beyond This Year
New York City’s recent Fashion Week brought out many new looks in jewelry,
too. Here are some of the hottest product categories and designs on
the runways.
Jewelry Isn’t Just for Women Anymore
In 2004 men’s jewelry represented only about 11 percent of the total $57.4
billion jewelry market. Despite the fact that about half of the women’s fine
jewelry is bought by men as gifts for women, virtually none of the men’s
jewelry sold in the U.S. today is bought by gift-giving women.
White Gold Task Force Releases White Gold Index
Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) and the World
Gold Council released the White Gold Whiteness Index recently, providing
a standard of color identification for white gold.
Jewelry Trends
Trendy Jewelry Has Wide Appeal
From charms that reflect the wearer’s personality and silicone fund raising
bracelets to gold and silver bonded necklaces, trendy jewelry is a good bet
for any tourist and resort shop.
Jewelry Offers a Taste of the Southwest
Southwestern jewelry, although not the craze it was in the 1970s, has seen
growth in popularity in the past few years.
Souvenir, Name Drop and Personalized Jewelry Attracts Customers
Customers continue to be attracted to jewelry as a souvenir, and name dropped
and personalized jewelry make appealing remembrances of a location or trip.
Stationery
Study Reveals Giving Greeting Cards Can Have Lasting Effects
For years, people have associated getting carded with proving their age.
Now, “getting carded” or “carding” someone else is more about personal
connections, with 51 percent of U.S. adults who give greeting cards planning
to send up to 25 greeting cards between Thanksgiving and New Year’s,
according to a national study conducted by Harris Interactive® for the
Greeting Card Association (GCA).
Greeting Cards Reflect Feelings, Changing Times
Know Your Holidays, Know Your Business Plans
Trends Have Greeting Card Market On Cutting Edge
The greeting card market is anything but stationary. Here are some of the
industry’s hottest trends according to the Greeting Card Association.
Greeting Card Facts and Figures
Greeting Card Sales Bloom In Spring
Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and graduations make spring the second most
popular time of year to send greeting cards to the special people in our lives.
Technology Vs. Tradition: Greeting Cards Are Still On Top
Trends
Hallmark’s Trend Spotter Says Culture Is Shaping What’s Hot
Marita Wesely-Clough is Hallmark’s trend watcher. She observes what’s
happing in Hallmark’s consumers’ universe and where that market is going.
International Design Expert Sees Seasons Of Trends
Since 1996, Gunnar Frank has been responsible for the trends at the
Frankfurt, Germany, Christmasworld. This many-facetted trend researcher
is a textile engineer and studied fashion design and philosophy. Here he
illustrates next season’s top trends.
Candles & Scented Merchandise Candles Are “Scent-Sational”
Candle fragrance isn’t just an after-thought; it is the driving
force among consumers deciding which candles they
will purchase.
Candles Are Still the “Can Do” of Making Profits
Customers Can Accentuate Candles With Accessories To Make Rooms Shine Brightly
Today’s candles are more than wax and wicks – there is an enormous array of decorative and creative candle accessories that help customers dress up even the simplest of tapers.
Scented Candles And Fragrance Facts
Candles Are Still The ‘Can Do’ Of Making Profits
Though many home decorating budgets are tight, candles remain a steadfast decorating essential.
Boom Times For The Home Fragrance Market
The market for home fragrance products, including candles and candle accessories, sprays, plugs-ins, room fresheners, potpourris, air fresheners and more, reached $8.3 billion in 2004, rising 14.1 percent over sales of $7.3 billion in 2003.
Back To School = Back To Business - A SG&N Special Section
Back To School Sees Steady Growth
The School and Home Office Products Association (SHOPA) shares information from its recent industry study, based on 2004 sales.
Collegiate Licensing Is a Money Maker
Back-To-School Market Starts In July
School might not resume until late August or early September, but according to the National Retail Federation, the back-to-school market starts in July.
Back to College Spending Facts & Figures, from the NRF
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