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Man Bag Popularity Soaring in Europe
Men carry purses too. Well not purses actually, but man bags. In Europe the
man bags are already taking off. According to the New Zealand Herald, the "typical buyer is a comfortably off, 25-34-year-old, pre-family male, according to consumer analyst Mintel, which believes there is significant potential for growth in the market." Expect the trend to eventually hit the United States as well, where
some men might replace their wallet and backpack with a fashionable man bag.
Source: New Zealand Herald
Related Links: Handbag Retailers
Posted on September 30, 2004
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Tiny Doggies and Fancy Carriers
Paris Hilton and her Tinkerbell, Reese Witherspoon with her little
Bruiser in Legally Blonde, Jessica Simpson and her new Malty-Poo and Britney Spears and her Maltese: these celebs and their tiny little puppy dogs have inspired an absolute fashion frenzy for hip pet-lovers. And along with the frenzy for tiny dogs, such as Chihuahas, Maltese and Yorkies, comes a frenzy for designer dog carriers. Jessica totes her doggy in a Louis Vuitton le sac chien (available at Louis Vuitton boutiques and Saks 5th Avenue). Other hot dog carriers are Juicy Couture's new carrier, which is pink and looks like a purse (available at NeimanMarcus.com), Donald J. Pliner's new pet carrier
line, Kate Spade's new pet carriers and Petote's carriers, which come with
detachable leather shoulder straps that can be used as a leash (available at petote.com).
Sources: Fox News, USA Today, Entrepeneur.com, PetsAlley.com, Sherpa's Pet
Related Links: ShoppersShop.com: Pet Carriers, Pets Shopping Center
Posted on September 28, 2004
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The Aspen Look
With winter approaching, don't be surprised if many urbanites you see look as if they just stepped off the slopes at Aspen. Ugg Boots are hotter than ever this season: Neiman-Marcus is already selling out of the new Lilac and Ruby colored women's Classic Short boots. But Neiman's and Nordstrom's both have just gotten in the new Ugg purses, which continue the sheepskin-suede-leather look for winter. For the truly fashion-forward, there is always hope that a pair of pink Fluff Momma Boots and Fluff Messenger Bag will appear under the Christmas Tree. And if all else fails, you can always get on the waiting list at Amazon.com or pay quadruple the price and buy them right now on Ebay.
Source: Neiman Marcus, Nordstom.com
Related Links: Apparel and Fashion Center, Women's Boot Retailers, Handbag Retailers
Posted on September 20, 2004
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Online Genealogy Popularity Soaring
ShoppingBlog.com reports that Interest in genealogy is growing
thanks to an aging demographic interested in their past and
recent advancements in computers and software. Genealogy software
makes it easier for people to organize and store information about
past relatives. And the Internet offers a vast wealth of genealogy
information in searchable databases, newspaper archives and genealogy
websites.
Posted on September 20, 2004
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Laughing Cow Cheese Popularity Soars
Laughing Cow must be thanking the South Beach Diet that mentions their
cheese product. Sales of the popular cheese wedges are up 250% this year alone thanks to mentions in popular diets like the South Beach Diet. The cheese used in Laughing Cow products is a spreadable processed cheese called La vache qui rit. Expatica reported that the company has had to increase production of the cheese in France because the U.S. factory in Kansas could not keep up with the growing demand.
Source: Expatica
Related Links: Cheese Retailers
Posted on September 17, 2004
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Fiber Fever
The signs are there that the low-carb diets like Atkins and South Beach Diet may be nearing their peak. Around the corner lies a much more healthier trend -- fiber fever. Nutrionists and health experts have long argued that fiber plays an important role in your health. Fiber is seen as important for body systems like your bowels and your heart. Some great fiber rich foods
include breads made with whole grains and vegetables.
Source: News-Leader.com
Related Links: Weight Loss Products, Bread Retailers, Gourmet center
Posted on September 16, 2004
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Spa Dentistry
While trips to the dentists are not fun and even feared by some people a new trend could change all that. The trend, called spa dentistry, involves adding spa treatments to your regular dentist visit. For example, you could have aromotherapy, a paraffin wax treatment and a neck massage all while getting your teeth cleaned. This sounds like a relaxing and time-saving idea that could really catch on. Having relaxed patients should also make it easier for the dentists to do their work.
Source: MSNBC.com
Related Links: Oral Care, Spas and Spa Products, Aromatherapy
Posted on September 15, 2004
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Hip Hop Stars Set Fashion Trends
Hip Hop is stealing the branding of sports footwear from the athletic superstars. Hip hop stars like Jay-Z (Keds), Snoop Dogg (Pony), and Missy Elliott (Adidas) have recently been part of shoe launches from major shoe brands. Hip Hop artists are also used to sell apparel like track suits and lingerie. Of course there is also the platinum and gold "bling bling" jewelry, gold caps for teeth and shoe spinners (little chrome discs that hang from shoes). There is no peak yet is this new "fashion" trend and hip hop brand power should continue to grow.
Source: TheSTar.com
Related Links: Footwear Center, Jewelry Center
Posted on September 12, 2004
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Text Messaging Popularity Soars
The explosion of new electronic portables like PDAs, Blackberries and cell phones are changing our lives and making us more available. In the process of transforming communication they are changing our language as well. People, especially teenagers and professionals whose work requires the technology, are adapting to a new type of shorthand that helps expedite communication over the new medium.
LinuxElectronics reports that 2.6 billion text messages were sent in the
first quarter of 2004 alone. And a new dictionary from Tegic, the T9 Dictionary, has been launched to help people keep up with the text messaging language.
Source: LinuxElectronics, T9 Dictionary
Related Links: Handhelds and PDAs, Communications Center
Posted on September 9, 2004
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Must-Have Items for Expectant Parents
These days expectant parents are bombarded with thousands of possible
products for their new baby. It can be easy to overspend especially
when it comes to preparing for a new family member that you want to
love and care for. However, the costs can quickly add up. The Arizona
Republic reports that the "average first-year bill for supplies ranging from diapers to furniture is $6,200." The Arizona Republic article offers some good suggestions to help you keep your budget in control. The article suggests focusing on purchasing the essentials like car seats, nursery furniture and diaper bags first. Parents can hold off on buying items they might receive as gifts (baby clothes and toys) and items that won't be needed until the babies are a little older, like highchairs.
Source: Arizona Republic
Related Links: Baby Shopping Center
Posted on September 7, 2004
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Hot Chile Trend
Chiles have been a hot trend over the past decade and new people become
chile lovers every day thanks to the taste, which can range from sweet to
very hot, and the health benefits. Salsa, which containes chiles, even
passed ketchup in sales back in 1992. The Desert News has an
interesting article about upcoming Chile events in the Salt Lake City
area as well as some tips about chiles and some interesting recipes like
Kathouse Chile Verde. Novices often think of chiles as only being only
very hot, but there are many varieties as Jack Gilmore, executive chef of Z'Tejas restaurant, told the Deseret News. "Chiles are most thought
of as a hot and spicy ingredient, but they can be used in many ways to
sweeten or accentuate other flavors. They are so versatile, you
can use them in any cuisine."
Source: Deseret News
Related Links: Gourmet Shopping Center
Posted on September 1, 2004
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