Browsing: February 2017 Issue

As we head into Spring, retailers and consumers alike have warm weather on the brain. Vacation season and the summer months are not far out of reach. As a retailer, now is the time to start stocking up on warm weather staples, particularly sunglasses.

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Say the words ‘New England’ and your mind immediately conjures up images of quaint small towns, beautiful foliage, and fabulous regional products like maple syrup. For retailers interested in offering the unique and popular items made in this gorgeous part of the country, The New England Made Giftware & Specialty Food Show is for you.

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Black Friday, Christmas shopping, and the winter sales rush are over. Consumers around the world are now back to their normal shopping routines, which means that they no longer have the excitement of scoring a great deal, the enjoyment of finding the perfect item for a loved one, and the relief of finishing off a long Christmas shopping list.

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As a retailer who has just lived through the ups and downs of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and all of the holiday shopping season, at Independent Retailer, we’re guessing you’d like to hear a little bit about what other retailers are doing – successfully!

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