Apparel Section
Dressing for Home – Apparel Best-Sellers at Resort and Beach Shops
Despite the pandemic, people still want to update their wardrobes, especially if they are shopping during a weekend get-away, this article found.
Bonus Sidebar: Selling Tips for Sunglasses and Hats
Jewelry Report
68 Where Beautiful Locales Meet Stylish Adornments – Jewelry at Resort and Beach Stores
For this article, two retailers in vacation spots each give their perspectives on selling jewelry.
Zoo and Aquarium Retail
Sure-Selling Souvenirs – How Two Facilities are Faring During the Pandemic
In this article, officials at a zoo and an aquarium discussed retail trends after re-opening.
Bonus Sidebar: What Are Kids’ Favorite Souvenirs?
Games, Playthings and Plush
What’s Trending in Toys – Best-Sellers at Baby, Hardware, and Toy Stores
How the 2020 winter holidays changed toy sales at a selection of stores.
Bonus Sidebar: Are Puzzles Still a Piece of the Profits Picture?
Licensed Merchandise
Fanning Fan Fever – Selling Licensed Merchandise to Serious Sports Followers
Despite the pandemic, jerseys, caps and T-shirts were still selling well in 2020.
Bonus Sidebar: When the Customers Are Kids, What Is Selling?
Party Store Report
Springing into Sales – St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, and Spring Merchandise at Party Stores
For this article, four retailers discussed how they have been coping with the effects of the pandemic on their stores.