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Article: Translating tea & coffee accessory trends into profits.(Cup service: the beverage service retail resource)
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- Tea & Coffee Trade Journal
- Article date:
- October 20, 2003
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Catering to shopper's needs is no small order Americans continue to transform their homes into private retreats from the outside world. Due in part to bouts of self-indulgence--the home and hearth trend continues to influence consumer purchases, reports the International Housewares Association (IHA). The movement toward spending more time at home, and spending more on products for the home, may be more than a fad, according to USA Today. Keeping up with the mix of products to satisfy the face of consumer purchase behavior is a daunting and demanding task for both retailers and manufacturers. While form and function continue to stand at the forefront of purchase ...