Originally printed in the December 2011 print issue of Gifts and Decorative Accessories Gifts and decorative accessories vendors are optimistic about 2012 sales and say they plan on adding new lines that are affordable for the price-conscious consumer, according to Gifts and Decorative Accessories exclusive 2012 Trends and Forecasts survey. One vendor says that "Being aware of retail costs for consumers and continuing to research new products that offer affordability will help us survive the economic downturn." The survey found that 96 percent of vendors expect 2012 sales to be about the same or higher than in 2011. This year's exclusive report provides the gifts and decorative accessory industry a glimpse into what gift vendors' are predicting in sales, design directions, color trends and more for the upcoming year. In addition manufacturers reveal which channels they are distributing through, who are their most important channels of distribution and which one they are projecting as the fastest-growing channel for 2012. *7 pages* Please Note: This report is available for immediate electronic download in PDF format. When you order this report, you will come to an order confirmation page which will show your report, with a blue "Download" button. |
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