The news is full of doom and gloom right now about recession and inflation and what impact it will have on spending habits. Predictions on how it will impact holiday shopping this year have been circulating for weeks now. In Canada, it is estimated holiday spending could be down this year as much as 17%*… Continue reading How to Manage Your Product Assortment Through Economic Challenges
Author: Christina Wallaert
I have always enjoyed finding unique things to buy that no one else has. Most of those types of things tend to come from smaller companies or brands so in the past I would write about all these great things on my blog Not a Shopaholic. This blog picks up from where I left off on that one as well expands on it to discuss trends and my comments and thoughts on industry news.
I can't wait to share all this info with you. I hope it is as much fun to read as it is to write. Thanks for joining me.
Diary of a Coffee Connoisseur
One of my favourite brands of coffee has always been Van Houtte. Last year I had a craving and went on a hunt for it. It had been a number of years since I had it. Our closest grocery store doesn't carry it so I kind of forgot about it. The assortment for Van Houtte… Continue reading Diary of a Coffee Connoisseur
What do marketplaces mean for Buyers
With every major retailer adding a marketplace to their website, what does this mean for people who work in Buying? Are they going to be needed in the future? Or is this a role that will cease to exist in a few years, if not sooner. With marketplaces becoming a standard business practice for every… Continue reading What do marketplaces mean for Buyers
Creating a Fashion Accessory Wall Rack
When we moved into this house four years ago, I hated everything. The finishes were old and date, wear and tear on paint and fixtures was obvious and it just didn't suit our style. Slowly but surely we have started to put our mark on this house. From smaller projects like painting, to larger projects… Continue reading Creating a Fashion Accessory Wall Rack
P. Graham Dunn Puzzle Picture Frames
A few weeks back we decided to take a local vacation since our New York City summer baseball trip plans had to be cancelled. We ended up going to Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, ON in place of our regularly scheduled trip. On the last day of our trip, we headed into Huntsville to their main… Continue reading P. Graham Dunn Puzzle Picture Frames
Not A Shopaholic 