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  Ideas To Help Power Your Gift Shop - June 30, 2016 |
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On Our Radar
* Brexit's Impact.
While there's a lot of uncertainty surrounding the U.K.'s exit from the European Union, analysts are discussing some possible impacts. One way consumers may benefit: bargains for Americans traveling to Europe.
* Toms Shoes Opens Store.
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Hot Topics:
What's Selling
First begun in April, this hot discussion is getting some new interest this month, as retailers share what's selling in their stores. A Virginia shop owner writes: "Corkcicle has been amazing. We offer the vinyl monogramming, and are having a ton of fun with it. Simply Southern, I just can't say enough good about the line. I'm starting to be a little more conservative buying it, but it still sells very well ." Join the discussion in our Buying/Product forum. Reminder: Access to Giftbeat's Community Board is FREE for subscribers.
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Quick Links
- Are you following our Display Creativity Pinterest
board yet? Please take a look and get inspired!
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Tip: Organization Deters Thieves
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Want to make your store less attractive to shoplifters? Get organized, says Bill Bregar of Loss Prevention Systems: "A disorganized store invites shoplifters because they know the owner and staff aren't on top of things and may not catch on right away when items are missing. If the shelves are dusty, merchandise isn't neat and displays don't look well taken care of, people will notice and see it as an opportunity for theft." Subscribers can read Bill's full interview in Giftbeat's July issue. Not a subscriber yet? Click here for our Professional Courtesy Offer plus Bonus Report.
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Pick: Rock 'Em Socks
Anyone else a fan of these licensed NCAA socks from Rock 'Em Apparel? Featuring colorful, fun graphics, with multiple designs for each school, crew socks include a double-banded top, upper and lower arch compression, and double-cushioned soles. With licenses for about two dozen colleges (and more to come), wholesale starts at $9. Look for the company's Atlana debut (Gameday temps, Bldg. 3, Floor 5, Booth 2007).
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Trend: Blues, Pinks In Jewelry
 According to a National Jeweler editor who attended JCK Las Vegas earlier this month, blues and pinks are dominating the jewelry category. "In blue hues, it was no surprise to see that sapphires were still having their day," writes Brecken Branstrator on the publication's blog. "Aquamarine also seemed to really stand out in the strong, saturated shades that show the best of the stone." Also spotted: updated looks for pearls. |
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Feeling Inspired
"The most difficult thing is the decision to act. The rest is merely tenacity."
-- Amelia Earhart
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Thanks for joining me! See you next time.
Joyce Washnik, Editor Giftbeat
P.S. For those of you who enjoy trendspotting and connecting the dots, I'm reading an interesting book: Small Data: The Tiny Clues That Uncover Huge Trends. Just a few chapters in and I'm hooked! |
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