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January 7, 2011

Positive Growth in Online Shopping in 2009

Filed under: Shopping — Tags: — Winson @ 7:26 AM

There are technology advancements in every field. The convenience and flexibility for people is increasing because of these technology advancements. Now customer can shop any where from his home with out visiting any physical stores, because of technology. Day by day the popularity of online shopping is increasing. People are giving more preference to shop online.

According to comScore, $29.1 billion amount of money was spent on online shopping from November to December in 2009. It was increased by 4 percent from the same period in the last year. Online holiday shopping season showed a positive growth in the 2009. There is 20 percent of total sales on jewelry and watches, and 15 percent of total sales on consumer electronics, 8 percent on event tickets, 7 percent on computer hardware, 6 percent on books and magazines.

There is an expectation that it will be increased in the next coming year. Online retailer promotions and guaranteed shopping, return policies and many advantages are enhancing the online shopping.

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November 24, 2010

Why Choose a Dealership for Used Car Purchase

Filed under: Automobile — Tags: , , — Winson @ 9:35 AM

One has to choose between a private party and a car dealership while buying a used car. Some people believe that private parties sell used cars at a better price compared to a dealer. But there are several drawbacks of buying a car from a private party. Buying a car privately can be a long and frustrating process. Moreover, the private parties will not provide warranty on the vehicle, so you can’t go back to them once you make the purchase. Also, shady used car dealers often act as individuals. Many times, you may get bad cars. Whereas, buying a used car from a dealership is hassle free and comes with several advantages.

Wide selection of models
At a car dealership, you can take a look at many cars at one place. Car dealers generally sell various models from different manufacturers. It saves your time, money and gasoline running across all the private parties in the town. You can find a good vehicle based on your budget and needs at one place.

Safety
Car dealers ensure the quality and safety standards on all the cars they sell. All the used cars will be checked by experienced mechanics and quality control managers at the dealership. They roll out a car from the dealership only after they are satisfied by all the controls of the car.

Saves time
Purchasing a car from a dealership saves your time and you can buy quickly. Driving from one location to another and scheduling with everyone is time consuming and tests your patience.

Provides attractive finance
Almost all car dealerships provide finance options for used cars. You can easily get a loan for your used car through the dealership. Generally car dealerships have a good relation with lending institutions or banks. You may even be able to get better financing rates through a dealership.

Potential bargains
Individuals sell used cars at lower prices, but you should remember that there is still a room for bargaining at the car dealership. You can negotiate with the dealer and work out a cheaper price or get extra options included to your car.

Certified used cars
You can get a certified used car from a dealership. Certified used car is an affordable, attractive alternative to a new car of higher price. Simply, you can get a good quality car at lower price. It will be thoroughly inspected by professional mechanics and the original vehicle manufacture warranties the mechanical condition, quality and standard of the car.

Online services provided
Many car dealers today have online presence. You can enjoy all the comforts of your home while shortlisting the car from these dealers online. After that, you can visit the dealership and check out the shortlisted car. You need not go from place to place to buy your car, instead you can now shortlist some options from wide range of cars at a dealership over the Internet.

Apart from the above mentioned advantages, there are many more which makes your used car shopping at a car dealership a good choice. You can never overlook the convenience factors at a dealership such as financing, registration, insurance, extended warranties and accessories etc. Remember, car dealership has a reputation to protect, so it cannot afford to sell unworthy vehicle. This is not the same with an individual seller.

Source: Bellroadtoyota.com

October 1, 2010

Gloves or Mittens Sales in US: 2007 to 2009

Filed under: Shopping — Tags: , — Winson @ 10:19 AM

A glove is a garment used to cover hand. For each finger gloves have separate opening or coverings for each finger and for the thumb. Fingerless gloves have an opening, but no covering sheath for each finger. Gauntlets are fingerless gloves with one large opening instead of individual openings for each finger. Entire hand is covered by Mittens but these don’t have separate finger openings or sheaths. Though mittens and gloves are made with same material, but mittens are warmer than gloves because fingers can maintain their warmth better when they are together.

Gloves are the part of dress accessories. $6 is the average unit sale price. Knit gloves are better than leather and fabric glove styles. Shiny and space dyed yarns and other novelty yarns are popular knit gloves.

A niche fashion item is short leather driving and riding gloves. 35 percent of the sales done by age group 35 to 54 of customers. 44 percent of the sales of gloves were for the gifts for others. Sales of gloves in 2007 were 383.4 million dollars and in 2008 were 462.7 million dollars and 448 million dollars in 2009.

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September 27, 2010

U.S. Fashion Accessories Market and Its Highlights

Filed under: Business — Tags: , — Winson @ 5:13 AM

Accessories are the decorative items which add extra beauty to the clothing, like hats, shoes, handbags etc. According to the current trends, the fashion market has been changing. Generally, youth follow different trends and fashions of the market. The fashion market is associated with the tastes of the people. The fashion may be differ according to the age and sex.

Coming to the US fashion accessories, it has been enhancing its paths as many companies are prevailing in the markets. There is a huge competition among different retailers and shopkeepers who are selling the Fashion accessories. Not only by walking in to the store and the online shopping has been increasing as the internet being the fastest media for purchasing the goods. Even some of the online stores are providing discounts and they even want to reduce the prices.

The women’s and girl’s market includes handbags, jewelry, cold/rain weather accessories, footwear, eye wear etc. Coming to the men’s jewelry accessories, they include socks, watches, belts, small leather goods etc.

According to the Packaged Facts research 2009, these are some of the key trends of the US Fashion Accessories Market. They are

  • Hand bags market is about one- third of the total market.
  • Digital gadgets replace the Fashion accessories.
  • The growth is there in the categories of the ties, neck wear.
  • Fashion Accessories growth increased by $20.2.
  • The ladies are using handbags, as the symbol of status. There is a growth in the sales by 10% when compared to 2008.
  • The main accessory are increasing the market trends is the clothing accessory.
  • The market size of fashion jewelry is $9.0 billion and the hand bags is $7.64 billions when women’s accessory segments were considered.
  • When it comes to men’s segment the socks and the sunglasses will have a market size of $2.2 billions and $1.15 billions respectively.
  • The sales are more in the departmental stores when compared to the retail sales.

But apart from all of these, luxuries market is going to decrease.

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June 30, 2010

Statistics of Online Valentine Day Gifts Shopping

Filed under: Business — Tags: , , — Winson @ 4:53 AM

In U.S, valentines day gives a lots of business for the retailers as the shopping increases a lot during these days. Even according to the trends the shopping has been increased.

According to one of the surveys which is being conducted in the year 2009, 23% of the consumers planned to present the gifts by shopping online for the Valentine ’s Day. This is comparatively more when compared with the previous year. By this it is clear that online shopping has been increased over the previous year. Even the trend has been changed from traditional flowers and chocolates to the gifts.

According to the quarterly survey of eBillme Online spending Index, conducted by Javelin strategy and research, it measures that 1200 consumers are being using the online services. From the Q1 index it had been stated that the average of $236 is spent on the online shopping which is same as that of index of the year 2009.

Holiday sales have been grown because of the Valentine’s Day. Even the online shopping has been tremendously increased because of the valentine’s day and it becomes add up for the eCommerce industry. The consumers decided to buy the non-traditional gifts and some have been in dilemma of purchasing. So, the market has been increased because of the undeciding factors.

The quarterly released online spending Index by eBillme, said that the paying the cash using online banking and by walk in to the locations for paying are the most secure payment options. The protection features of the consumers by eBillme includes satisfaction guarantee, best prices, in-transit protection, protection from fraud, in addition to cash-back rewards through the eBillme Rewards program.

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