As the ecommerce industry continues to grow and innovate, consumers’ expectations become harder for online retailers to meet. Programs such as Amazon Prime have increased the demand for fast and inexpensive shipping. In fact, during the 2013 holiday season, Amazon.com reported it shipped enough items with Prime to deliver at least one gift to every household in America.
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When attending a trade show, the number one thing you should do to be prepared is research. It is important to know what is selling in your store, and understand who your customer is. Do not just buy gifts and toys because you like them. Come with a budget and stick to it, and you will have a successful show.
With winter drawing near, many retailers are busy filling their shops with precut apparel, from clothes and jackets to boots and shoes. This year it is all about being stylish and chic, as well as comfy and cozy. From teal skinny jeans to animal printed scarves, fashion suppliers are offering an array of merchandise in the hottest colors, styles and fabrics.
Fashion accessories attract customers of all ages, men and women alike. They are the perfect products to display for impulse buys, and to increase profits in your retail store. The challenge is keeping up with trends that will sell, and to provide customers with a selection of interesting items that appeal to different age groups and fashion tastes.
The runways of Milan, New York and London are a far cry from the local main streets across America. How you take these looks from the runway to your local consumer audience is what really matters. Many fall 2013 trends will be familiar to retailers and consumers alike. While some looks will be common staples in customers’ wardrobes, they come with modern updates that will have customers looking to buy. The fall 2013 trends range from the quilted miniskirts to colored fur and jeweled jackets.
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