I hope everyone out there is having a blast getting ready for St. Patty’s Day! I know I sure am. Now that the dreary and cold months following the holidays are finally over, there’s a lot of fun events coming up in the springtime. We’ve got St. Patrick’s Day (which you should hopefully already be […]
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2020 Resale Industry Report
Resale is a multi-billion dollar a year industry and continues to be one of the fastest growing segments of retail. Between brick and mortar and ecommerce platforms, more and more sellers are opening up shop or adding used merchandise to their inventory to keep up with the demand from consumers. Growth in Numbers The resale […]
“Howdy” From Our Editor
Love is in the air, warm weather is on its way, the days are getting longer — I’m expecting only good vibes this February, and hopefully you are, too! Let’s push through the last month of harsh winter and get ready for the fun spring and summer months. To add on to those good vibes, […]
Boosting Revenue with Holiday Events
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the traditional start of the holiday shopping madness
Discover Branding at the Licensing Expo
From Coca Cola and Dream Works, to Sketchers and Cartoon Network, the Licensing Expo has it all.
Survey Reveals Consumers’ Back-to-School Shopping Plans
Two thirds of consumers plan to spend up to $500 on back-to-school shopping; classic school supplies and clothing priorities.
U.S. Flea Market Business Booming, New Industry Research Reveals
Despite a challenging U.S. economy, the majority of flea market managers report strong traffic at their markets.
Valentine’s Forecast Predicts Double Digit Growth
Jan. 13 – Retail spending will increase nearly 13 percent for Valentine’s Day 2012 year-over-year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Positive Holiday Sales Predicts Retail Recovery
Dec. 19 – The National Retail Federation has revised its holiday forecast, predicting a sales growth of 3.8%, up to a record $469.1 billion.
Increase in October Retail Sales Bodes Well For Holiday Shopping
Nov. 15 – October retail sales were higher than predicted, a positive for retailers heading into the holiday season.