The U.S. gift, novelty, and souvenir industry includes roughly 24,000 stores with a combined annual revenue of $17 billion, according to First Research.
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A quick look around a crowded store can often make one thing clear: today’s shoppers won’t venture too far without their phones. According to a recent survey from SessionM, ninety percent of retail shoppers use their smartphones while in-store.
As a retailer, there are many reasons for starting up a cart or kiosk business. Whether it’s to test out new products or boost holiday sales, temporary vending spaces are a growth opportunity for any retailer.
If a customer has a bad experience with your business, does it mean they will immediately leave you?
Eighty percent of Americans will pay more for products that are labeled ‘Made in the USA.’
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The Toy Industry Association™ (TIA) has announced “Toy Preview Month” will take place in September, culminating with their Fall Toy Preview event running from September 27th – 29th in Dallas, Texas.
For many retailers, toys play a huge role in holiday sales. Independent Retailer has forecast some of this year’s best selling categories and products so retailers can make the most out of this lucrative season.
People will always need to buy gifts. There are always birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, holidays, and personal celebrations. The gift industry is always changing, too — so as retailers we need to keep up.
At this point in the summer, many retailers have mentally wrapped up their warm-weather buying and are preparing inventories for fall and winter.