Publisher's Blog

Trying to stay up-to-date in the midst of a tariff war that confounded us all.

As Mark Twain has said: “The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter.”

Where were all the brides in 2024? And what should we anticipate for 2025?

Consumers are accustomed to and demand seeing prices in each of their retail/shopping environments.

"I’ve heard there’s going to be a recession, I’ve decided not to participate.” – Walt Disney

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”

- the Dalai Lama

Successful buyers have always looked at both national trends and local appeal.

Resilience. Creativity. Ability to adapt, and, in most cases, lead a business you love.

As an industry we have successfully navigating many a stormy sea . . .

“Unfortunately, this turmoil will not soon end, certainly not by the end of an election cycle.. ."

“There is definitely concern and awareness about costs, but there is a prioritization happening.. ."

The world has always been crazy. . . you’ve survived, been tested and found success. . .

Essentially, we’ll see continued and periodic price increases and transportation surcharges from brands/manufacturers. . .