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February 2011 Newsletter
Fair Game
The New Year is now in full swing. The Christmas lights have been tucked away, the kids have already broken or eaten their way through Santa’s treats, and dads across the country are poking the last of the wilted tree into the wheelie bin – because it’s taken two rubbish cycles just to get rid of the thing. School is back on the agenda, as is the traffic and early morning starts. More »
In-line With Online
Ecommerce know-how and can-do
A well-built ecommerce website can improve your brand awareness, strengthen your customer service, increase revenue, drive customers instore, amass a database and more. A website becomes the global face of your brand and an extension of your current retail stores.
Giftbuyer spoke with James Gilbert of Auckland-based ecommerce specialist company, Solutionists, who detailed the ins and outs of opening a successful online store . .
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All Aboard
Rainy Day Entertainment - Beating the winter blues with games and puzzles that offer innovative play
The autumn/winter months are all about keeping warm, plus family bonding over hot chocolate on cold weekend afternoons. But when cabin fever inevitably sets in, retailers are sure to attract parents looking to ward off their children’s winter blues by stocking shelves with games and puzzles that are educational, inventive and exciting for the entire family. More »
Lets Be Crafty
What’s hot
in DIY arts
and crafts
DIY arts and crafts have made a huge comeback in
recent years and are still rising in popularity. They are
all the rage with those wanting to create their own
masterpieces, and have also become increasingly
popular as a gift option too, especially at Christmas
time when children can make the most of using
their kits over the holidays and for those wintery
days when everyone’s bundled inside.
Just for You
Mother’s Day Inspirations
Sourcing a line or two about just how special women are isn’t a
hard task, so neither should the act of finding her a special gift
– be it for Mother’s Day or any other special celebration.
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Softly Does It
Soft Furnishing Trends for the Year Ahead
While recent home textile collections have been rather muted, perhaps as a reflection of the global economic crisis, the 2011 and 2012 seasons are expected to explore new beginnings. The word recession has been buried beneath boring tones and shades, and soft furnishings in particular will be reinvigorated with bold colours and detailed textures.
