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First 2012 Christmas Holiday Shopping Season Predictions, Sales, and Hirings
Sep.26,2012
An important milestone for the 2012 retailing year occurred this week when the calendar page turned to September 16th, officially marking 100 days until Christmas. Judging from the amount of Black Friday, Christmas season, and holiday shopping announcements, marketing activities, and predictions that have occurred this week, 100 days seems to be the new unofficial official start of the busiest retail shopping season of the year.Read More + -
Ceramics Production Industry in China
Sep.20,2012
Ceramics and porcelain manufacturing has a long history in China which can be dated back to as early as 4,500 B.C. Nowadays, annual production of domestic ceramics in China accounts for about 70% of total production in the world, while ceramic arts and decorative accessories production accounts for around 65%, and architectural ceramic production accounts for about 50% of total world production annually.Read More + -
Ceramic Products: A Brief Introduction
Sep.20,2012
The earliest ceramics were pottery objects of 27,000 year old figurines made from clay, either by itself or mixed with other materials, hardened in fire. Later ceramics were glazed and fired to create a colored, smooth surface. Ceramics now include domestic, industrial and building products and art objects.Read More + -
U.S. Holiday Retail Traffic and Sales Projected to Increase
Sep.20,2012
During the peak holiday shopping period of November and December, consumers will spend more and visit more stores, according to the ShopperTrak National Retail Sales Estimate. ShopperTrak's forecast projects that, compared to the same period last year, national retail sales will rise 3.3 percent and retail foot traffic will increase 2.8 percent during those two key shopping months.Read More + -
U.S. Consumer Buying Trends for Framed Arts
Sep.18,2012
An exclusive consumer buying trends survey from Home Accents Today showed there were over 5 million households who planned to buy framed wall art in 2011. A buying gap was spotted, revealing that there were about 20% of households who shopped for frame art products, but did not buy.Read More + -
Picture Frame Industry in China
Sep.18,2012
The picture frame industry in China has seen rapid growth since the last decade of the 20th century, thanks to fast growing demand from overseas markets.Read More + -
Picture Frames: A Brief Introduction
Sep.18,2012
A picture frame is a decorative edging for a picture, such as a painting or photograph, intended to enhance it and make it easier to display, or protect it.Read More + -
Is It the End of Cheap Goods From China?
Sep.18,2012
Rising labor costs in China are pushing up the price of manufacturing Chinese goods. For years, cheap labor made Chinese products cheap worldwide, but all that may be coming to an end.Read More + -
Color Trends for Fall 2013 Home Interiors and Decorations
Sep.18,2012
We has recently released its forecast of color trends for fall 2013 home Interiors and decorations. The forecast is aimed to provide suppliers within home decoration industry neutralized, standardized and open sourced product design guidance.Read More + -
Emerging Trends in Global Market Nov. 2012
Sep.18,2012
November marks the official start of the holiday shopping season. Our aim with merchandising is to create a healthy balance between promotions for traditional holidays, seasonal changes, cultural events, and lifestyle trends.Read More +