Black Friday sales were up a whopping 6.6% according to a Bloomberg article—a shocking surprise that sent the stock market up over 300 points. The article, basing its results on ShopperTrak data, reports this is the biggest increase ever. The figures are relating the success of major retailers, but what is happening with small business?
This year we have seen a push to make consumers aware of supporting small business in their Christmas shopping. While this will provide some help, the most important draw small fashion businesses have over the majors is in retail areas that they own—areas where consumers trust small business far more than the majors.
This blog and the following two will cover twelve categories of fashion jewelry and accessories in which small business excels.
1) LADIES DRESS HATS
First, consider dress hats, especially church hats. How rare it is to find an excellent selection of dress hats suitable for church in any of the majors. Church ladi
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When a loved one days learning to live without them can be the hardest part of dealing with grief. Immediately after the death there are usually so many details and things to be done that those closest to the passed one tend to run on auto-pilot paying attention to getting everything done instead of dwelling on their grief. However, once all is said and done then it comes time to deal with the absence in your life which can be very difficult to do which is where cremation jewelry can be a real blessing if you consider having an item made for you and even your close family members.
Keepsake jewelry is often used to help remember someone or something, and following this vein of thought cremation jewelry is very similar in that the purpose of the jewelry is to remind you of the difference that a loved one made in their life.
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What Charm & Chain Wants for Christmas: Featuring Molly, Director of Product
1. Barbie Dream House Ring by nOir
Who didn’t have a Barbie dream house when she were little? And it opens up to reveal a swinging chandelier!
2. Red Wine Aerator, Crate & Barrel
Im a big wine drinker, so Id love to have this in my kitchen
3. T
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The LOOK show is the high street event of the year, where even the crowd looks catwalk-worthy. The place was buzzing with eager fashionistas and our fab photobooth was a runaway success (more on this soon).
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On October 25 we posted the video of our customer opening his ring box but there was only a paper ring inside!!! We promised to share the real thing with you so here goes!! Read full article…