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 Ideas To Help Power Your Gift Shop - May 6, 2015 |
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Hot Topics:
Shoplifting Rings
What do you do when groups of shoplifters come in your store and attempt to steal? A Kansas retailer shared what her lawyer told her: "I have the right to ask anyone to leave and never come back, but he told me not to tell them why. Then file a police report, so that if they come back, it would be trespassing and they could be arrested." Check out the discussion in our Ask A Retail Expert forum.
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Tip: Add Movement to Your Window
Want to catch the attention of passersby this  spring? It's easy! Just add a fan to your apparel window display, says Anne Marie Luthro of AML Insights. With a few dressed mannequins and a small fan blowing from one corner, you can create movement in the clothing that grabs attention.
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Pick: Lenny & Eva's Scarf Wraps
 These new boho chic Scarf Wraps from Lenny & Eva give an interesting and unexpected pop of color to the wrist. The 20-inch wrap features clips at each end that allow the customer to add the company's sentiments and charms to personalize the bracelet. Made of hand-dyed silk and offered in 9 colors, from cotton candy to lemonade to morning glory. The wrap can also be worn as a headband. Sugg. retail: $25.
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Trend: Fashion, The Google Way
When it comes to fashion trends, Google shows what's hot - or not. For the first time in its history, the company released a fashion trends report based on its most-searched-for terms, analyzing billions of searches going back to 2009. Among the top trends: tulle skirts, jogger pants and midi skirts. On the decline: peplum dresses, one-shoulder dresses and skinny jeans. |
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Feeling Inspired
"I got to grow up with a mother who taught me to believe in me."
-- Antonio Villaraigosa
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Happy Mother's Day! See you next time.
Joyce Washnik, Editor Giftbeat
P.S. Laundry detergent for Mother's Day? Say it ain't so! It looks like the "All For Mom" sign is meant for the display on the other side of the shelf, but it's a good reminder to be careful when placing signage. |
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