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Gifts and Decorative Accessories Trends & Forecasts Report 2012 , Gifts and decorative accessories vendors are optimistic about 2012 sales and say they plan on adding new lines that are affordable for the price-conscious consumer, according to Gifts and Decorative Accessories exclusive 2012 Trends and Forecasts survey. One vendor says that "Being aware of retail costs for consumers and continuing to research new products that offer affordability will help us survive the economic downturn." The survey found that 96 percent of vendors expect 2012 sales to be about the same or higher than in 2011.

Gifts and Decorative Accessories 25 Gifted Retailers 2011 , This year's group of gifted retailers are typical — if one can use that word to describe gift merchants. Selected from around the country, they represent the range in both size and variety of stores that comprise the retail segment of our industry. Most are independently owned and are single store operations; 65 percent are selling in 3,000 square feet of space or less.

Gifts & Decorative Accessories Today's Gift Retailer Survey, 2011 , Today's gift retailers are bracing for another tough retail climate. Fifty-five percent of stores who responded say total 2011 sales will be down from last year. Another third think they'll be about the same and an optimistic 11% think overall sales will increase this year.
Gifts & Decorative Accessories 25 Gifted Retailers 2010 , Whether they are located in large cities or small towns, this year’s group of gifted retailers have a lot in common, yet they are very diverse. This dynamic group, drawn from across the country and ranging from gift and home stores to hospital shops to an online-only retailer, relies on creative merchandising, good customer service and a variety of special events to stand out and help drive sales.

Gifts & Decorative Accessories The Internet and E-Commerce Retailer Survey, 2010 , When we began tracking gift retailing data 10 years ago, gift and decorative accessories retailers were just beginning to use the Internet as a resource and sales tool. Then, about 13% of retailers were experimenting with online sales. And other than email and some research, the Internet was not used for much else. That has changed, and dramatically so, as this "Today's Gift Retailer" survey shows.

Gifts & Decorative Accessories Today's Gift Retailer 2009 , This exclusive research report continues a series of annual surveys of retailers in the gifts and decorative accessories marketplace. This year’s survey included percentage of sales, percentage of retailers carrying, median number of lines carried and median low, best-selling and highest price points for the core sales leaders, the Fantastical Four and the Go-To 10.
Gifts & Decorative Accessories State of the Industry 2008 , If one had to describe the state of the gift industry in 2008 in one word, that word would be ‘challenged.’ This has been a difficult year for business overall and especially for the gift and decorative accessories industry.
Gifts and Decorative Accessories Going to Market 2006 , How many buyers plan to show up at the winter trade markets? Will they change their buying patterns? How much are they ready to spend?

Savvy Staffing Solutions by Carol L. Schroeder , Ten articles on employee relations that cover more than 20 topics, from hiring holiday help to dealing with conflicts.

Visual Merchandising by Linda Cahan , Ten articles on display techniques covering topics from the power of color to renovating your entire store.

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