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August/September 2010
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Harbor owner Lisa Thompson Eisler.
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ollingswood, N.J., is about 60 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and about five miles from any major river. In short, it is nowhere near a dock, beach or other area in which someone would fine a store devoted to nautical-themed merchandise. But there it is, a successful store called Harbor. And, it is “ship shape” from the front window to the back wall. The owner, Lisa Thompson Eisler, is responsible for this delightful find, that can easily be a model shop for any retailer, especially a retailer also dedicated to selling nautical-themed merchandise.
More...
he effects of hurricanes and high oil prices are
felt nationwide but they didn’t keep the family
out of the zoos and aquariums in 2005.
Likewise, the tendency to take home a memory largely
kept pace with attendance. To continue the trend in
2006, retailers are upgrading spaces and reaching out
to visitors beyond the gift shop confines. The animals,
too, are getting into the act, of merchandising, that is.
More...
Here's what You missed if you aren't a
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to Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties:
Apparel Trends
Glittery Extras Make Apparel Shine
Extras like glitter and sequins are a hit for shops stocking
apparel, while mainstays such as baseball caps
enhanced with licensed characters remain popular.
U.S. Retail Dollar Sales of Clothing/Footwear for
Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Licensing Explosion Helps Spur Market for Young Children’s Clothing to Approach $17 Billion
The almost ubiquitous use of licensed television, book
and movie characters in young children’s apparel has
helped drive sales of kids clothing and shoes to $16.8
billion, according to The U.S. Market for Infant,
Toddler and Preschool Clothing, a new report from
market research publisher Packaged Facts, a division of
MarketResearch.com.
Nautical Merchandise Report
Nautical Goods Lap Up Sales
In maritime museums or gift shops, close to freshwater,
ocean, or landlocked, the genuine article or a reproduction,
nautical-related merchandise is a category that
consistently holds a compelling appeal.
Harbor Breaks All The Rules In Nautical Retailing.
Harbor Breaks All The Rules In Nautical Retailing. . . 108
Collingswood, N.J., is about 60 miles from the Atlantic
Ocean, and about five miles from any major river. In
short, it is no where near a dock, beach or other area in
which someone would fine a store devoted to nauticalthemed
merchandise. But there it is, a delightful, successful
store called Harbor. And, it is “ship shape” from
the front window to the back wall.
Pirate Merchandise
No Signs of Surrender - Pirate Merchandise Remains a Popular Draw
The popularity of pirate merchandise shows no sign of slowing down, especially with sequels to the blockbuster film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in the works.
Safari Offers Toys That Appeal to a Wide Demographic
Company Catches the Pirate Goods Wave
Display Trends
Attention-Getting Displays Win Over Customers
Retailers are using a variety of display techniques to draw in consumers.
New Koppur-Line Retail Fixtures from TB’s Custom Woodworking
M A N A G E M E N T
More Than A Third Of Retail Workers Want New Job
“Help Wanted” may become a bigger part of
window signage for retailers as 35 percent of
retail workers say they plan to shop for a new
job, according to a recent CareerBuilder.com
survey.
NRF Foundation/Bearingpoint Study Unveils Retailers’ Priorities
Retailers are focusing on accelerated growth,
according to new research by the NRF
Foundation and BearingPoint, Inc. The fourth
annual study, “Retail Horizons: Benchmarks for
2005, Forecasts for 2006,” revealed that the
majority of retailers cited their mission of
growth as a priority initiative.
Christmas
Wider Selections Of Products, Colors and Designs Paints Christmas Future Fantastic
“Same old” won’t apply to anything happening in merchandise for this Christmas. Different shapes,
colors, sounds and products will abound throughout
every area and corner of this holiday season’s merchandise
selection.
Garden
Go Garden, Grow Profits, A Souvenirs,Gifts & Novelties Special Report
Trade Shows Are Turning To Gardens For Growth
Gift market centers have long established themselves as
great places to find garden-related products. Here’s a
partial list of what’s coming up in that area. Also,
informative charts track garden trends.
National Gardening Survey Yields Remarkable Findings
The National Gardening Survey is an annual consumer
market research study conducted by the National
Gardening Association for more than 25 years. Here
are the most recent facts about the U.S. consumer lawn
and garden market.
Religion
Religious Market: Changing, Challenging, A Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties Special Section
Catholic Giftware Market Mixes Traditions With Trends
The Catholic Marketing Network was founded in 1995.
The decision to start the organization was prompted by
years of discussions between Catholic professionals
involved in a wide variety of activities.
Survey Shows Religious and Other Beliefs of Americans
Ireland Show Preview
Ireland Show Preview 10th Anniversary of the Ireland Show, April 22-25, Secaucus, N.J.
Ireland is closer than you think. If you’re planning on
attending the April New York Tabletop Market, then
Ireland is about five miles away! If you’re not planning
on shopping the NY Tabletop Market, then “The
Emerald Isle” is still closer than its actual location. It’s
in New Jersey - liberally speaking.
Special Supplement: 2006 Megabucks Survey
A look at store sales figures from retailers around the country.
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