Few people in the industry have a better view of what appeals to consumers that Michelle Lamb of The Trend Curve. She’s spent years researching how consumers behave.
In the challenging economic times of today, she says consumers are looking for fresh colors and designs.
“The best defense against slow sales,” she says, “is innovative designs.” And, as news reports are saying, consumers at all income levels are being cautious and looking for good quality at a good value.
Both are proving to be the drawing cards at the summer markets as retailers shop IMAX for fresh designs and good pricing.
IMAX Vice President of Sales Rex Yoakley said IMAX customers are buying broad, especially in the new Parisienne and Elements Collections. The more contemporary Honeybee Collection sold well in Atlanta and Dallas, and he expects it to be even stronger with buyers in Las Vegas.
Take a look at some of the products retailers are choosing in IMAX showrooms this summer:
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Ellington Wall Décor – Set of 2 27666-2 Never have the women of Paris been more alluring than the ones on the vintage posters of French entertainers – ooh la la, and of course they are part of the Parisienne Trend. IMAX Exclusive. |
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Santro Aluminum Vases 71640, 71641, 71642 Offered in three sizes, the Santro aluminum vases from the Honeybee Collection grab attention with shiny facets that catch the light. IMAX Exclusive. |
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Rusted Gear Wall Clock 27636 From the Elements Collection, the Rusted Gear Wall Clock turns an ordinary gear into a dramatic accessory that can work well in a great room, a second home or an office. IMAX Exclusive. |
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Mafalda Sitting Cat Statuary 1582 In this newest interpretation at 33″ high, the elegant mystery of America’s favorite pet stops shoppers in their tracks. You never know exactly what the cat is thinking, do you? IMAX Exclusive. |
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Nickel Station Table Lamp 7505 A bit of nostalgia for the lanterns at old-fashioned train stations is handsomely interpreted in the shiny nickel finish of today to make a smart style at a surprising $54. |
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Honeybee Trend Pillows 42093, 42095, 42096, 42097, 42099 The classic honeycomb pattern is set off by contemporary stripes and sophisticated patterns in this grouping of pillows from the Honeybee trend. IMAX Exclusive. |
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Metallic Oil Paintings – Set of 4 70146-4 Retailers get more than their money’s worth with the dramatic study in metallics, a group of four abstract oil paintings done in tones of gold, silver and copper. Priced at $127, the group is pure gold as a sales magnet. IMAX Exclusive. |
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Adalie Wood Table Lamp 73045 Simple, unadorned and handsome – the right words to describe the Adalie lamp that will light rooms from plain to fancy. |
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Tree of Life Wood Wall Panel 73075 The wood panel combines the appeal of barn door styling with a contemporary tree image to create a wall panel that satisfies both traditional and modern tastes. |
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Brooklyn Storage Trunks – Set of 3 87004-3 Art Deco influences are evident in the grouping of three storage boxes, executed in burnished metal and ready to hide a trove of treasures. The two smaller sizes fit inside the larger trunk for easy shipping. |
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Pavlova Wall Mirror 87228 Twenty-five smoky mirrored circles of light reflect images of an earlier romantic Paris and offer high design at a Use multiple Pavolva mirrors together to create a stunning backdrop for your vignettes. IMAX Exclusive. |
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Astaire Flower Wall Décor – Set of 3 87229-3 Channeling the sophistication of the 1930s and adding a bit of whimsy, wire mesh flower designs from the Parisienne Collection are sure to appeal to the shopper who wants a dramatic look. IMAX Exclusive. |
