What retailers are saying

According to an online survey of retailers who carry decorative accessories, conducted in November at HomeAccentsToday.com, decorative objects/objets d'art were the top sellers in the category for 51% of respondents, followed by candleholders and vases/urns. Decorative accessories make up a large portion of most of these stores' merchandise mix and sales volume as well, with 69% saying they made up 50% or more of their store's product lineups. Almost 50% of responders said decorative accessories make up 50% or more of their sales. Forty-seven percent of responders represent home accent/gift stores, while 15% are from furniture stores and 12% are interior designers.