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QVC Plans ‘Very Special’ Programming for Black Friday

November 24th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in DRTV Retailer

For the first time, QVC will sully itself and jump into the fray of ‘Black Friday’ shenanigans in the hope of promoting among Holiday shoppers a ‘couch potato mentality’ to keep them from rushing out to the mall at the crack of dawn.  Among the programming highlights will be a telethon-like show with host Dave James, who will stay awake, selling, for 28 hours…  Associated Press Nov. 23, 2009

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Great Recession Not Slowing Down Shoe Sales

November 6th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Research, Trends, Forecasts, Shoes
Boots at Macys on 34th Street in NYC

Boots at Macy's on 34th Street in NYC

“The Girls” may not be steppin’ out for sixteen-dollar Cosmos quite so often nowadays, but that doesn’t mean that they’re doing without new shoes.  Heavens no!  Among the reasons cited by retailers is that shoppers consider shoes a necessity, instead of an indulgence, and that “…the cost-per-wear of a pair of shoes is far lower than that of a dress or suit.”  The New York Times Nov. 5, 2009

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