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“Why Retailers Should Display Christmas Merchandise Before Halloween” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Oct 2, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Holiday, Retail Strategy, Seasonal Products

Why do retailers put out Christmas merchandise before Halloween? Because customers buy it. It’s that time of the year … Time for the leaves to change and drop… Corn mazes to sprout up… Pumpkin spice lattes… and the perennial...

“Surf Expo Attracts More Than 600 Exhibiting Brands to Upcoming September Show” via Shop Eat Surf (plus video of highlights from January Show & more)

by admin | Aug 17, 2022 | Industry, News, Resources, Retail Strategy, Seasonal Products, Skateboard, SUP, Surf, Trade Shows, Wake Skate, Wake Surf, Wakeboard

Photo courtesy of Surf Expo PRESS RELEASES | Re-Published August 2022 ORLANDO, Fla.– (July 25, 2022) Surf Expo, the premier watersports and coastal lifestyle tradeshow, returns to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando on Sept. 8-10 in the West Concourse with...

“Boost Sales With Gifts & Impulse Buys” by Krystina Morgan via Independent Retailer

by admin | Jun 7, 2022 | Retail Strategy, Seasonal Products, Tourism

With the prime tourist season upon us, this is the perfect opportunity for indie retailers nationwide to capitalize on gifts and impulse buys. Whether shoppers are looking for something to bring home to their family and friends, or you need small influential products...