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Economy

The (gift) show must go on!

January 19, 2011
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Ice, snow and the most horrible traffic in America could not dissuade buyers and exhibitors from attending the big January Gift Show in Atlanta. That alone should give us a good heads-up for 2011 turning out to be a good year for retailers.

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2011 Retail and Business Projections

January 3, 2011
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While businesses like Target may not see big changes, we think the smaller entrepreneurial businesses will do better, especially in the food-related sector, with gift, jewelry and apparel running right behind.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

December 8, 2010
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It is December and it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go. There’s a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well, the sturdy kind that doesn’t mind the snow… So you probably know the lyrics, but my point is I have noticed something different this year and I [...]

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Nashville Wraps Customer Spotlight: Peas for Prosperity

November 24, 2010
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Smart people turn their lemons into lemonade, but this Atlanta entrepreneur-philanthropist turned her lemons into a small business selling black-eyed peas.

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A green flash in the pan?

November 8, 2010
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Has the economy changed your thinking towards green, eco-friendly packaging and other products? It seems that being green for many industrial suppliers was a just flash in the pan.

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Florida is ready for you.

July 22, 2010
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I don’t work for the state of Florida, Bay County or Panama City Beach, but I do have customers in the area and they are ready and waiting for your vacation business.

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Macy’s Loss Can Be Your Gain

June 21, 2010
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Customers will pay more for quality service. That extends to walking out the door with a perfectly wrapped gift, ready for giving.

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A 1975 tiller and success in business today

April 6, 2010
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This is why companies like Troy-Bilt and Nashville Wraps will stand the test of time as long as we continue to provide excellent products and excellent customer service and support.

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Giving Back to Your Community

February 15, 2010
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Once we got all the numbers we saw that even though we are a traditionally caring and responsive group, this need was way bigger than us. Almost 900 people each night being served at the Nashville Rescue Mission alone!

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February 2010 Trend and Business Update

January 31, 2010
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The time to hunker down is over, but with a word of caution… Retail is not likely going to return to pre-recession levels any time soon.

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