Article: Hair items are heating up for retailers. (hair accessories)

Hair items are heating up for retailers

NEW YORK -- Hair accessories and fake hairpieces are providing retailers with a midsummer jolt of electricity. Some retailers say the category is one of the most exciting areas in accessories dements now and, they expect momentum to grow in the fall.

Stores are expanding assortments, and developing business through newspaper ads and window displays.

Macy's New York opened a shop called Heads and Tails on July 23. The shop features hair accessories and fake ponytails and braids. According to Tricia Kenney, fashion director of women's accessories, "Business in hair accessories has been steadily increasing. ...

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