In part two of our interview with Stacy Leistner, VP of Strategic Communications at The Toy Industry Association (TIA), he reveals trends in tech toys, provides a retail toy industry forecast, and a look at how toy sales stack up around the world.
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Dollar stores have always attracted a price conscious customer, but now a growing trend seems to be emerging. Many retailers in this segment are adding higher price points of $1 to $3, and as high as $5 for multiple sales.
Consumers collectively spend billions of dollars on gifts each year. Gifting is a powerful mechanism to build stronger alliances, and engage in positive social experiences.
Plaza Del Sol has developed an exciting and affordable lease concept designed especially for independent retailers. The management group is revamping a 400,000 square foot shopping center in Kissimmee, FL, formerly Osceola Square Mall, to provide an international plaza ambiance, while still maintaining its bevy of popular anchor stores.
The Zoo & Aquarium Buyer’s Group (ZAG) was started in the late 1980s by a group of buyers who met annually at the Smoky Mountain Gift Show in Gatlinburg, TN. Participation has now grown to over 350 members, with Donna Steakley as board president.
A strong December retail sales reading indicates that the economy is moving forward at a nice pace, despite arrant jobs numbers released last Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the Census Bureau, retail and food services sales rose to $431.9 billion in December, up 0.2 percent from November 2013 and 4.1 percent from the same period in 2012.
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Retailers are hoping for a huge after-Christmas surge, reports USA Today. Some online sales, including at Target.com and Kohls.com, started on Christmas Day, and many, including…
Savvy consumers know better than to pay full price for anything in today’s marketplace. Many people are using an array of tools to maximize benefits and discounts to get the best deals on the products they want.
Jewelry sales in the United States grew to an estimated $71.3 billion in 2012, according to the 2013 U.S. Retail Jewelry Update by Polygon. This consistently popular product category offers retailers an opportunity to generate profits from emerging styles and timeless classics. Independent Retailer magazine asked Brian Nelson, sales manager for Sun Fashion Designs, to share trends he sees in the industry, along with tips on presenting and selling jewelry.