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February 2012
Table of Contents
Commentary
News Briefs
Executive Digest
Trade Show News
The Last-Minute Shopper
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Commentary
Executive Digest
Trade Show News
Show Calendar
Show Photos
Index of Advertisers
Editorial
Showcase Product News
SGN Career Center
he Norman, of Norman’s Hallmark, is long
gone, but the Howard is here. Howard is
Howard Henschel,
the president
and chairman of
Norman’s Hallmark—a 27-store chain of Hallmark
shops dotting New Jersey
and Pennsylvania.
Howard Henschel loves
the greeting card/gift market,
and the greeting
card/gift market loves
him. But, like most lasting
love affairs, it had a rocky
start.
More...
Trends
Trends ~ Gift Cards Continue Climb, Could Be $90 Billion!
Gift cards are more popular than ever.
More...
Here's what You missed if you aren't a
subscriber
to Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties:
Stationery
National Stationery Show Offers Industry Full
Slate of Education and Networking,
May 21-24
A full schedule of informative seminars, interactive
demonstrations, industry functions and networking
events are planned for the 60th annual National
Stationery Show®, which runs Sunday, May 21,
through Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at the Jacob K.
Javits Convention Center in New York City.
National Stationery Show Fast Facts
Information about the National Stationery
Show.
Fast Facts About the Greeting Card
Market
Information about the National Stationery
Show.
Five Sections Form One Stationery Show
A look at Stationery Show sections.
Coming of Age Events Add to Greeting Cards and Gifts Market
Whether it’s a baby’s first steps, a child’s entry into
the teen years, or a graduate’s journey away to college,
families have always sought to mark the passage
of time. Here is a look at several of these occasions.
Stationery Show’s Opening Night Party to be at
Rainbow Room
Whether it’s a baby’s first steps, a child’s entry into
the teen years, or a graduate’s journey away to college,
families have always sought to mark the passage
of time. Here is a look at several of these occasions.
How A Holiday Becomes A Card-Sending
Occasion
Ever wonder how a holiday becomes a card-sending
event? Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties contacted
Hallmark about that topic. Here are the facts.
International Pen Association To Have Special
Pavilion at Stationery Show
The International Pen Association® (IPA) will
sponsor its annual trade fair on May 21 - 24, in
conjunction with the National Stationery Show.
Fast, Fun, Fascinating Facts About Pens and
Pencils
Facts about pens and pencils.
National Stationery Show Launches Pen Pal Program
Saluting U.S. Troops
The National Stationery Show is launching a new Pen
Pal program.
Book Events are Here, There, Everywhere
A listing of book events.
Book Expo in Washington, D.C., May 18-21
Book Expo America will take place at the new
Washington D.C. Convention Center, May 18-21. Here
is a look at the features of this event.
Book Sense Award Winners Announced
Here are the winners of the 2006 Book Sense Book of
the Year Awards.
News Brief: Simon & Schuster Acquires Howard
Publishing
Latino Book Festivals Expanding Market
Locations and dates for The Latino Book & Family
Festivals.
Stickers
Making the Most of a Hot Market
A look at the popularity of stickers.
2006 Profiles in Excellence
This section offers a snapshot of companies that can
help you grow your business.
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
Travel Shopping
Oldest City, Newest Trends - Shopping St. Augustine
Well over 4 million “overnight” tourists visit St.
Augustine, Fla., annually, with an additional 2 million
“excursionists” thrown in the mix. Together these two
groups spend nearly $525 million on everything from
accommodations to souvenirs. Here we look at several souvenir and gift store shopping options.
Shopping on the Road
Travel Stores Take the Travail Out of Traveling
A look at shops that cater to travelers.
Personalized & Name-Dropped Merchandise
Names for All Seasons
Personalized and name-dropped merchandise is
always a hit with the public. This article looks at
some best-sellers.
Amusemints, LLC, Serves a Growing Market
Personalization is a Powerful Selling Tool
Personalized products are good-selling. Here is a
list of the most popular names.
M A N A G E M E N T
One Negative Experience Can Keep Many Customers Away
More than 50 per cent of Americans report that a negative
shopping experience of a friend or colleague will
prevent them from setting foot in a store altogether.
The Most Common Obstacles Preventing Managers From Being Stronger and More Hands On
Common obstacles managers face.
Online Adopted by 80 Percent of Advertisers
A survey looks at online advertising.
Retailers See Customer Centricity as Top Priority
The latest Customer Centricity Study, conducted by
Ogden Associates for the NRF Foundation, shows
just how important the customer really is to retailers.
Jewelry
Running Rings Around the Competition: Jewelry at Beach Shops .
How seaside shops sell jewelry.
Birthstones of the Month
A listing of birthstones.
Jewelry Market Hits $44 Billion!
An overview of the jewelry market. The US jewelry retail
industry generates annual revenues of about $44 billion
from 28,000 specialty, department, and discount stores.
Specialty retailers hold about 50 percent of the market.
Fast Facts About the Jewelry Market
The numbers and facts behind jewelry sales.
Brides and Grooms are Big Jewelry Customers
Weddings are a major part of every month’s events, and
jewelry is a natural part of each ceremony.
Five Hot Trends Set Jewelry Scene
According to the Jewelry Information Center, five
trends will shape what the market will be making and
selling throughout spring and summer.
Licensing
Licensed Merchandise Report
A License to Thrive - Licensed Goods Are a Growing Market
Carrying licensed products in your establishment can
boost sales and customer loyalty. SGN takes a look at
four different licensed products and how these items
can impact sales for the retailers who carry them. We
also spoke with retailers who sell licensed merchandise.
Fan Favorites - Lincensed Goods Associated With Brands, TV Shows and Teams Sell Well
Fans of brands, television programs and sports teams have a wide array of merchandise from which to choose.
Licensing Show – June 19-22
An overview of the Licensing Show.
Fashion Brands Move Off the Racks into Creative Licensing Deals
Licensing: $175.3 Billion Industry!
The licensing industry is bigger and richer than ever.
And, it is anything but stationary.
Designers to Bring Their Concepts to a Worldwide Audience
Art and design licensing generated $18.6 billion in worldwide
retail sales in 2004, and here is a look at the market.
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