Updated 7/6/2021 As the COVID vaccines continue to make their way throughout the U.S., guidelines including mandatory facial coverings and indoor capacity limits are lightening up. If things keep going this way and we do not have another outbreak, retailers can soon expect the normal shopping patterns. So far, over 144 million Americans have been […]
February 2021 Issue
Bringing the Family Together One Fort at a Time
As families across the U.S. continue to follow stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19, there has been a huge sales spike in boardgames, puzzles, and outdoor activities to keep the household from dying of boredom. With the ability to build incredible forts, mazes, tunnels, castles, and more, Make-a-Fort can keep family members of all ages entertained […]
Must-Have Sunglasses Styles for 2021
As a fashion retailer or boutique, your mind must be racing over the latest trends for the new year. Since sunglasses are some of the most popular fashion accessories for the spring and summer months, you need to start looking at all of the styles and color combinations that will become the mainstream in 2021. […]
Retailer Spotlight: Apricot Lane Boutique
Despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the brick-and-mortar retail market, Apricot Lane Boutique recently reported sales were up more than 10 percent to from 2019 to 2020, showcasing strong growth margins, increased profitability for store owners and the highest volume across the franchise’s fleet to date. Some of the store locations even showed […]
The Safest Play Sand in the World
Playing with sand is a fun and therapeutic activity to do at home. Whether they are in lockdown or simply trying to stay out of the cold, Sandtastik Products Ltd has tons of different sand kits and products to help keep your customers sane during these trying times. From therapy play sand and modeling clay […]
The Perfect Mask Holder for Home or On-the-Go
Masks have become such a huge part of our lives now, that they are starting to get just as used and abused as our wallets, keys, and cell phones. They all get dropped on the floor, lost, probably gone for an unexpected tumble in the washing machine and dryer, and there is never really a […]
Is It Still Beneficial to Sell on Amazon?
Amazon pretty much runs the ecommerce show by now. Especially with their free two-day shipping offer that comes with an Amazon Prime account, many consumers are turning to the online marketplace conglomerate for most of their buying needs. Even with its popularity, the rising costs to stay competitive on Amazon make you wonder if it […]
The Benefits of Touch-Free Payment Systems
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way consumers shop and pay for goods. Between buy-online-pickup-in-store, mobile, and tap-to-pay payment options, the checkout experience has become so frictionless that many experts believe this will be the way of the future post-COVID. The majority of retailers have adopted a checkout-free payment system or are currently in […]
Trending CBD Products
The Cannabidiol fad is still making its way around the nation as 2021 continues, with more CBD brands making their debut as well as new and innovative products. The global market for CBD oil is expected to grow from $967.2 million in 2020 to $5.3 billion by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) […]
General Merchandise Trends & Products for 2021
The retail industry is still recovering from the economic shutdown in 2020 due to COVID-19, but experts are predicting this year to be a successful one in terms of consumer confidence rising and the industry as a whole getting back on their feet. More specifically, the global department and general merchandise stores market is expected […]