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100% Recycled Packaging for Eco-Friendly Stores With Style

April 19, 2010

Everything in this picture is either 100% recycled or made from 100% natural fibers. Who says eco-friendly has to be boring?

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Expo West – 50,000 Retailers Looking for Natural Products

March 29, 2010

Because of the scale and level of interest in Natural products it should be a clarion call to retailers of all sizes and market segments because the consumer is becoming much more eco-conscious and the trend is increasing.

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Retail Business Rebounds

March 8, 2010

Most people are starting to believe that the 2008-2009 recession is over, but the “New Normal” isn’t. The changes brought on by recession are long term and are far from over.

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February 2010 Trend and Business Update

January 31, 2010

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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A David vs. Goliath Economic Strategy

January 12, 2010

Independent retailers as the Davids have gained ground recently against the Goliaths, or the big-box retailers. However, Goliaths still rule retail, and to a degree they have contributed to the destruction of many American jobs in the process.

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2009 Retail Forecast

September 22, 2009

Getting the consumers today to open their wallet is going to take products that seem “right”, plus they need a good reason to do business with you.

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Flat is up?

July 21, 2009

A show is where we spot trends, make strategies, form alliances and adjust our thinking, all to accomplish one thing: to do better than “flat.”

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Economic Forecast for 2009

May 6, 2009

We have to make our own real world economic forecast for the gift and gourmet industry. Normally we keep it under Wraps (pardon the pun), but why not share?

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Recycled Plastic Bags Made in the USA – Best Eco Choice

February 19, 2009

Fixing our economy involves many different things, but for the most part we believe that one important way is to put more Americans back to work in America.

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Retail Marketing in a Recession

February 3, 2009

I don’t know about you, but frankly I’m not satisfied with survival. I’m after prospering during these times, not just surviving… and by the way, I want my customers to prosper too!

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