ETD: 1015 Bar Code Printer Pro only $12.75; How to Use Open-To-Buy in Retailing; Jewelry Sales Are Expected to Grow 6.3 Percent in 2006

[E-Tailer's Digest]

  E-Tailer's Digest --- Everything for the  Retailer
  Issue #1015           October 19, 2006
  http://etailersdigest.com/etd/etd1015.htm
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     CONTENTS
  [1]  Greetings
  [2]  Unique Products - Bar Code Printer Pro only $12.75
  [3]  Business Tips - How to Use Open-To-Buy in Retailing
  [4]  Member Post - Jewelry Sales Are Expected to Grow 6.3 Percent in 2006
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  [1]  Greetings.
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Hi All:

Today we start a new series in Business Tips called 
"Open-To-Buy."  If you are a retailer, you can't live without 
open-to-buy.  It is a logical way to manage your inventory and 
generate more profits, while adequately servicing customers.

I couldn't believe this latest find -  Bar Code Printer Pro software 
that produces all types of barcode labels (EAN, UPC, Code 39, Code 
128, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes... and more) on standard 
Avery labels.  And it only costs $12.75 (yes, twelve dollars and 75 
cents)!  I have never seen anything like this.  A must have for your 
store.  Check it out in Unique Products..

Through the first half of 2006, the watch and jewelry market has been 
on a tear. The government's Bureau of Economic Analysis predicts 
consumer sales of jewelry and watches to top out at $62.6 billion by 
year's end, that would be a 6.3 percent increase over previous year. 
List member Pam Danziger is about to undertake a new study. Check it 
out in member posts.

Now, let's get to everything for the retailer.


Sincerely


George Matyjewicz, PhD
Chief Global Strategist, GAP Enterprises, LLC
mailto:georgem at gapent.com
http://www.etailersdigest.com

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  [2]  Unique Products - Bar Code Printer Pro only $12.75
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Bar codes made easy with tons of features!
Instantly create bar codes with Quickstart Bar Code Printer Pro. This 
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code labels quickly and look like a pro! Everything is contained in 
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are all included - just supply the paper, follow the three easy 
steps, and then print.

Quickstart Bar Code Printer Pro will generate many different types of 
bar codes, i.e., Postnet 5, 9, or 11 (with delivery point) digit bar codes.

You can generate:
o EAN-8
o EAN-13
o UPC-A
o UPC-E
o Code 39
o Code 128
o Codabar
o Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes
... and more for product and inventory needs!

Standard labels compatible with Avery Labels and more!  Runs on 
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP or Macintosh 8.6 or higher, including OS X

Cost $12.75 (plus $5 shipping & handling).   Click here to order
http://etailersdigest.com/etd/etd1015.htm#Unique_Products..._

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  [3]  Business Tips - How to Use Open-To-Buy in Retailing
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Open-To-Buy is really an easy concept to understand, and one that all 
retailers should use if you want to improve your bottom line. I could 
never understand why it was called the Open-To-Buy. Rather I think it 
should be the Open-To-Receive, as you are calculating how much 
merchandise you can receive based on inventory levels and sales for a period.

Every retailer needs to use Open-To-Buy. The small retailer cannot 
afford any mistakes because his sales volume and cash flow are 
critical. The large retailer needs it due to his very size, which 
makes planning and control all the more critical. Open-To-Buy 
planning will help retailers do a better job of buying (which helps 
increase sales, reduce markdowns, increase gross profit and increase 
inventory turn rate).
... much more here....  http://etailersdigest.com/etd/etd1015.htm#Tips...

Next we will discuss why you should use Open-To-Buy and then how to 
use it.  Open-To-Buy is really easy to do, and is one of those 
must-do things in retailing.

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  [4]  Member Post - Jewelry Sales Are Expected to Grow 6.3 Percent in 2006
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Through the first half of 2006, the watch and jewelry market has been 
on a tear. The government's Bureau of Economic Analysis predicts 
consumer sales of jewelry and watches to top out at $62.6 billion by 
year's end, that would be a 6.3 percent increase over previous year.

Jewelry stores are also reporting strong sales through the first half 
of 2006, with jewelry retailers' sales growing 8.3 percent over 2005 
mid-year results to reach $14.7 billion from January to June 2006.

All the while, the sales results of two of the nation's leading 
retail jewelers....
Details at...
http://etailersdigest.com/etd/etd1015.htm#Members_Posts...

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