Specialty retail is a promising category for small business operators. Whether starting a new business or expanding into another product line, carts and kiosks offer retailers the opportunity to run rewarding businesses in choice locations.
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The U.S. domestic toy market is huge, with sales of $22 billion last year. Toys are always great gifts for special occasions and holidays, as well as just for fun.
The trend in environmentally friendly goods is carrying over to greeting cards and gifts, and offers independent retailers an exciting opportunity for sales. Innovation and changing attitudes within the design and manufacturing industries means that this market offers greater choices and commercially viable price points.
Big Mouth Toys designs, creates and produces one-of-a-kind humorous novelty toys and gag gifts. The company has more than 500 products, and is introducing 50 new and original items this spring.
Quality Innovations Inc. is a global company with years of experience in product development, manufacturing and marketing. With offices in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China, and Los Angeles CA, the firm strives to meet the growing demand for new and innovative products within the technology, licensed, generic, toy, and gift and novelty industries.
Pantone’s Color of the Year has sparked growing interest and promotion over the last few years. Initially embraced by the design community, the campaign is now reaching a wider audience, with many industries taking an active interest in which hue receives the esteemed title.
Gifts and toys are big sellers year-round for all kinds of celebrations, special occasions and birthdays. Top suppliers stay ahead of the game by keeping abreast of trends, and continually expanding their offerings of new products designed to sell.
Australian Natural Soap LLC, a wholesaler of premium soaps in the US for more than 15 years, is introducing a new line of 7-ounce fragrant soaps called Wavertree & London. At present, 14 succulent scents are available. “Lemongrass & Lemon Myrtle is one of our top sellers,” states owner David Nichols. “It is a tangy blend of herbal lemongrass and lemon myrtle, with essential oils and crushed leaf, and is quite refreshing.
At Gifts.com, we literally see thousands of gift ideas each month, and we have to come up with solutions for all sorts of gifting quandaries. “What is the right gift for a 65th anniversary?” “Can you recommend a baby gift for a new mom… of triplets?” “What is an appropriate gift for a quinceañera?” We happily put on our metallic fortune-teller’s turban to assist buyers, and can help retailers peek into the future, too. Based on our research, these are the top trends in spring gifts, perfect for sales.
Gifts, novelties and souvenirs are big business in the U.S., and stores in this category generate combined annual revenue of around $18 billion. Top sellers in gift and souvenir shops continue to be upscale and unique mugs and shot glasses, according to Craig Zwirin, owner of Americaware Inc.