Once upon a time, in the midst of a heat wave, there was an industrial city where gorgeous garlands, detailed ornaments, unique stockings, eye-catching outdoor and indoor decorations, and stunning trinkets of all wholesale Christmas sorts adorned the long stretches of aisles inside Four Seasons’ Vernon showroom. Yes, it’s time! Sounds like we’re getting ahead [...]
August 11, 2009 | Posted in
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Now although consumers aren’t pinching pennies when it comes to spending on Father’s Day, NRF surveys shows that consumers are in fact being frugal in every other aspect because of sky-rocketing gas prices. At least 44.8% consumers surveyed said they would simply drive less. ‘â€Consumers will be looking for retailers that provide the best return [...]
May 3, 2009 | Posted in
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About 50 years ago “five and dime†stores emerged selling to consumers extremely low priced everyday items and other goodies. Remember J.J. Newberry? Woolworth’s was also originally a dollar store that has considerably expanded. Today dollar stores have taken over the same extreme value niche. And they are taking the world by storm. This is [...]
May 3, 2009 | Posted in
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More and more magazines and news stories across the board are featuring and noticing that dollar party supplies can make great items for parties and gatherings. Seems like party stores aren’t the only place to shop anymore, even the proverbial ‘Mom & Pop’ stores are stops nowadays. With a little creativity and theme you too [...]
May 3, 2009 | Posted in
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Has your dollar store reached a slump? Or are you often times not breaking even? Is the ever-increasing rise of inflation pulling the proverbial rug from under you? If you find yourself in this situation (and trust us it is very common) perhaps adding a section of items over $1.00 might help. Defeats the purpose [...]
May 3, 2009 | Posted in
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We are sure that when you opened up (or if you’re opening) a store you had a target customer in mind. Middle-class? Single? Hipsters? Male or Female? Whoever it may be always think about your target customer and continue to build your store around them. Because remember: you can’t be all things to all people. [...]