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Home » February 2021 Issue

February 2021 Issue

State Regulations for In-Store Shopping

June 1, 2021 by Krystina Morgan

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 […]

Category: Editors Picks, Retail News Tags: April 2021 Issue, COVID-19, February 2021 Issue, January 2021 Issue, July 2021 Issue, June 2021 Issue, March 2021 Issue, May 2021 Issue, regulations

Bringing the Family Together One Fort at a Time

February 25, 2021 by Krystina Morgan

girl and dog lppaying in Make-a-Fort

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 […]

Category: Featured Products, Product News, Toys Tags: February 2021 Issue, toys

Must-Have Sunglasses Styles for 2021

February 23, 2021 by Krystina Morgan

women wearing sunglasses

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. […]

Category: Fashion Accessories, Featured Products, Product News Tags: February 2021 Issue, sunglasses and eyewear

Retailer Spotlight: Apricot Lane Boutique

February 18, 2021 by Krystina Morgan

Apricot Lane retail store

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 […]

Category: Retailer Spotlights Tags: February 2021 Issue

The Safest Play Sand in the World

February 18, 2021 by Krystina Morgan

Sandtastik sand bags

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 […]

Category: Featured Products, Product News, Toys Tags: February 2021 Issue, toys

The Perfect Mask Holder for Home or On-the-Go

February 16, 2021 by Krystina Morgan

The Smarter Hook

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 […]

Category: Featured Products, General Merchandise, Home and Garden, Made in USA, Product News Tags: February 2021 Issue, handbags, housewares, made in usa

Is It Still Beneficial to Sell on Amazon?

February 16, 2021 by Krystina Morgan

business woman

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 […]

Category: Ecommerce Tags: amazon, February 2021 Issue, small business

The Benefits of Touch-Free Payment Systems

February 9, 2021 by Krystina Morgan

touchless payment at checkout

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 […]

Category: Marketing & Management, Retail News Tags: February 2021 Issue, management, pos system

Trending CBD Products

February 4, 2021 by Krystina Morgan

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) […]

Category: Featured Products, Health and Beauty, Product News Tags: CBD, February 2021 Issue, health and beauty

General Merchandise Trends & Products for 2021

February 4, 2021 by Krystina Morgan

Store clerk

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 […]

Category: Featured Products, General Merchandise, Product News Tags: February 2021 Issue, general merchandise

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