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GHTA conference to include retailer survey results 10/27/2009
How do retailers respond to catalogs, e-mail campaigns, show invitations, press releases and telemarketing? What are the most effective marketing communications tools, according to retailers?
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Retailers, unplugged Edited by Susan Dickenson - 10/01/2009
In July, during the Atlanta market, several home accents retailers got together for an 'off-the-record' discussion about business. Sharon Davis, executive director of ART (Accessories Resource Team) moderated the closed-door event, there was no audience and the attendees were assured that while some of their comments might be shared in our pages, all names would be kept anonymous.
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Retail Reformation: Tips for reforming yourself, your store and your staff By Christi Tullis - 10/01/2009
For those of you having a recital on the poor state of the economy, let me help with some hints and halts that will have your store making a 180 in the midst of your sorrow. First and foremost ... arrive with a positive attitude. You'd be surprised how contagious positivity can become. Instead of focusing on last month's low numbers, think about how good they're going to be this month.
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It takes a village to be a success: Got yours? Melissa Galt - 10/01/2009
I've heard rumblings lately in the home furnishings industry that competition is starting to be a bit less fierce. It seems that the economic climate has impacted every-one, from the smallest player to the largest giant, from new kid on the block to the old war horses. Finally the industry is having to take a look at itself and realize that the old school business practice of everyman for himse...
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Vintage Villas By Susan Dickenson - 10/01/2009
Jody Smith and her mother Cindy Vallee opened Vintage Villas in Scottsdale, Ariz., eight years ago as a small boutique selling antiques, accents and gifts. A couple of years ago, the two launched a makeover service, working with customers' existing furniture pieces to create a new look through dramatic rearranging, and changing out or updating the rugs, lamps, pillows and accessories.
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Perch Home By Susan Dickenson - 10/01/2009
At Maplewood, N.J., home accents boutique Perch Home, antiques comprise less than 5% of the merchandise. But so many of owner Michele Bessey's customers kept asking where she found all the "great antiques" in her shop that she decided to start taking them along. "I rent a luxury bus, provide breakfast and drive them all out to Renninger's Antique Extravaganza," Bessey said.
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Red Barn Mercantile By Susan Dickenson - 10/01/2009
Amy Rutherford, owner of Red Barn Mercantile in Alexandria, Va., describes her storefront as a "quirky mid-century building" nestled among Old Town's colonial row houses. It's actually a perfect stage for the elegant-eclectic mix of old, vintage and fun that begins at the brick sidewalk and flows into a shop filled with good antiques, quality accents, tailored upholstery and vintage-inspired ac...
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Wall décor talk with CAS.
Jenny Heinzen York of Home Accents Today and Lisa Choate of CAS talk wall décor and how retailers can use it to maximize square footage and margins and create an emotional connection with their customers. See the video.
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