consumer trends

Trending Up for Spring 2013

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Small Businesses Hopeful of Strong Easter Sales

Small retailers are reporting a mixed bag of conditions in the lead-up to Easter. Some businesses like bakeries are hopeful of better sales this year as Easter does not coincide with school holidays, which means... more »

Trends: Today & Tomorrow Winter 2013

Lemon Zest Parked comfortably at the intersection of interior design and fashion runways, lemon yellow brings a fresh approach to color in 2013. Hues that are more citrus-tones than neon, there's a shade for every... more »

Trending Up Winter 2013

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National Retail Sales up 2.5 Percent in Holiday Season

Extended shopping hours and big sales helped retailers overcome a sluggish start to the holiday season and post strong sales during the final shopping days of the year. National retail sales and shopper traffic increased... more »

Trending Up for Fall 2012

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Trends: Today & Tomorrow

Concepts and colors to keep an eye on. Unalloyed TrendsIn the same way that a pop of color updates the decor of a room, introducing a mix of metals updates any look. Essentially neutrals, various... more »

A Look Ahead

What to expect in specialty retail for 2013The word trends" is, well, trendy, but I don't really know that the specialty retail industry is especially prone to following of-the-moment movements. While there are certain colors... more »