Food For Thought
Fundamental Economic Shift
changing realities alter ‘value’ perception
For most of this year there has been widespread discussion of the challenging economic factors afflicting the housewares industry and the economy at large. Most of those discussions have looked on these events as transitory. As retailers and suppliers discussed the economic challenges affecting their businesses it was in much the same way one would discuss the latest color trend or culinary fad.
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changing realities alter ‘value’ perception
For most of this year there has been widespread discussion of the challenging economic factors afflicting the housewares industry and the economy at large. Most of those discussions have looked on these events as transitory. As retailers and suppliers discussed the economic challenges affecting their businesses it was in much the same way one would discuss the latest color trend or culinary fad.
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The Best Defense
good customer service is recession-proof
As you read this, the election is approaching, another several hundred people have been laid off, gas prices are on the upswing again, the home heating oil season is about to begin with a near-certain promise of higher prices than last year and you’re most likely beginning preparations for the critical holiday selling season thinking, “who’s going to have money to spend for gifts?”
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good customer service is recession-proof
As you read this, the election is approaching, another several hundred people have been laid off, gas prices are on the upswing again, the home heating oil season is about to begin with a near-certain promise of higher prices than last year and you’re most likely beginning preparations for the critical holiday selling season thinking, “who’s going to have money to spend for gifts?”
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Ready... Set...
successful holiday selling prep starts now
There are times in a retailer’s life when everything falls into place; where sales come easily, product flies off shelves and customers seemingly can’t add impulse buys to their carts fast enough. This is not one of those times.
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successful holiday selling prep starts now
There are times in a retailer’s life when everything falls into place; where sales come easily, product flies off shelves and customers seemingly can’t add impulse buys to their carts fast enough. This is not one of those times.
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The ‘Green’ Question
it’s no longer if, but how you will participate
“It is now incumbent upon those looking to merchandise “green” products to understand what are the elements that legitimately define a product as ‘green.’”
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it’s no longer if, but how you will participate
“It is now incumbent upon those looking to merchandise “green” products to understand what are the elements that legitimately define a product as ‘green.’”
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