COMMENTARY: THE READERS SPEAK!
My favorite compliment I've received for CLN was this:
"CLN has become the village green of the industry, a
place where everyone can come together, learn the news, and express
our opinions, safely."
Well, you sure expressed your opinions this time! The question of
whether Crafts magazine changing to Paper Crafts is
a sign of significant changes in the industry elicited a record
number of comments. So many that this issue and the Business-Wise
and Memory, Paper & Stamps columns are filled with them.
I don't agree with all of them. Some I think have parts that are
flat-out wrong. But CLN is the village green, I hope, where
everyone can express their views.
If you agree or disagree with anything you read in this issue or in
any of the columns, don't hesitate to step onto our cyber village
green and speak your piece. Email your thoughts to mike@clnonline.com.
NEW COLUMNS THIS ISSUE
Business-Wise.
Readers' thoughts on the changing nature of our industry.
Designing
Perspectives. The latest color and design trends noted by
the people who can spot these things: the industry's designers.
Memory,
Paper & Stamps. Has paper become THE new foundation for
crafts? A thought-provoking theory.
Kate's
Collage. Vendors: Thinking of trying a new category, such
as scrapbooking? Answer these questions first.
Category
Reports. The recent Quilt Market, as seen by a
veteran retailer and a newcomer, and a comparison of quilting and
needlework designers.
Reminder: If you surf to one of the above columns and you see
an "old" column, click on your "Refresh" or
"Reload" button on your browser.
FEDS RAID WAL-MART
HEADQUARTERS
More than 300 illegal workers at 61 Wal-Mart stores in 21 states
were arrested by federal authorities today. They were members of
cleaning crews hired by contractors. CNN.com reported that some
Wal-Mart execs and store managers were aware of the violations.
The Associated Press reported that federal officials cited
"recordings of meetings and conversations among Wal-Mart
executives, managers and contractors," and confiscated boxes of
documents from an unnamed Wal-Mart exec in Bentonville, AR.
"We have seen no evidence of this from the INS, and, if that
turns out to be true, we will cooperate fully with law enforcement
officials," a Wal-Mart spokesperson told the AP.
(Comment: Never say the feds don't have a sense of humor.
They named the Wal-Mart investigation "Operation
Rollback.")
QUILT MARKET REPORT
(Note: Veteran quilting/sewing pro and marketing
consultant Ellie Joos attended the recent Quilt Market in
Houston and filed this report.)
Visitors to this Market were once again treated to a
spectacular feast of over 1500 gorgeous quilts, dolls, and apparel
items in the numerous exhibits on display. The big difference this
time was that all of the exhibits were in a separate area, not
integrated into the vendor area as was the case with previous Markets.
Management said the response to this layout was very positive, and
personally I liked it because the exhibits now became a destination,
rather than a walk-through on the way to somewhere else.
QUILT DATA. The results of the latest Quilting in America
2003 survey were also introduced at this show and the good news
is that industry growth continues with a 26% increase to $2.27
billion since the last survey in 2000. A very interesting fact: 5.2%
of all quilters, identified as the "Dedicated Quilters,"
account for 94.7% of the total quilting industry expenditures!
According to the survey, the dedicated quilters own an average of
two sewing machines, and 25% of them had purchased a new machine
valued at over $1800 within the last 12 months. A detailed report
will be available in December 2003.
COLOR & FABRICS. The lovely green color that I reported
on last May continues, mixed with other pretty colors, although
there are still a lot of the brown, neutral, earthy tones around.
Dan River had a lovely booth featuring its Paisley Pride
collection of coordinate prints in a salmon-and-brown color story in
quilts and great looking bags from Lazy Girl Designs. Michael
Miller's booth, complete with palm trees and waterfalls,
featured their new Reef Madness collection of undersea
prints inspired by a painting Kathy Miller saw on a recent trip to
Japan. The company also featured the Love Story Group by
John Derian, an artist known for his high-end decoupage plates.
Free Spirit presented Temple Flowers by Amy Butler,
who was also exhibiting her new line of fabulous fabric bags -
handmade bags are hot! - and a brightly colored, tropical looking
collection by Jane Sassman. Springs presented its new line
by decorative painter Donna Dewberry and a fun, whimsical line by
Sue Dreamer, artist and designer of stickers for Colorbok .
Wool fabrics continue as a new trend, and CPE launched its
new Imperial 100% Wool Felt in rich, jewel tones and its Classic
Felt (40wool/60 rayon) in primitive, home-dec inspired colors.
To go with all of the great bag patterns, Jung Won Corp.
displayed good-looking leather and wood handles. Embellishment
Village , a source for beads, charms, and other embellishments,
also introduced bag pattern kits with beads, yarns, and sequins
included.
For more embellishing, Signature Crafts has a heat transfer
foil package 4" wide x 1 ½ yards in six colors that work
beautifully with Beacon 's Liquid Thread. Mail order supplier
Pat Yamin, owner of Come Quilt with Me , has a new book, Back
to Basics, which includes 175 patterns and numerous templates -
perfect for the beginner quilter or anyone needing a refresher
course in making classic quilts with new techniques.
NEW EXHIBITORS. Lakehouse presented a beautiful collection
called Rose Bouquet Toile in an award-winning booth display,
and, among other lines, its Sewing Basket collection of
prints inspired by vintage sewing ephemera. eXpresSew by
Sheila Zent introduced a very timely pattern line for teens and
tweens featuring hip, lively patterns for apparel and accessories in
a lively, colorful format. Patterncentral.com unveiled
iron-on transfer patterns that can be used 20 times with Prang
crayons or embroidery. Mosaic Quilt Studio offered software
for turning photography into patterns for quilts. Working Quilt
Rack has a great multi-purpose rack for displaying quilts with
an extension table for cutting, ironing, or designing. Hootin
Annies by stay-at-home-mom, Annie, has a very nice line of
patterns for primitive dolls. Embroideryarts was new to Quilt
Market with diskettes and CDs for fabulous monograms, but has
been in the commercial embroidery market since 1993.
(Note: Ellie is president of Ellis Joos & Associates,
a marketing/pr consulting firm. Contact Ellie by calling
908-459-9269 or emailing eleapple@hotmail.com.
You can read more reviews of Quilt Market by clicking on Category
Reports in the left-hand column.)
GIFTS, ART, & SCRAPBOOKING:
IT'S ALL EMOTION
Unity Marketing has released a number of studies
recently. The individual studies are quite expensive, but include
these highlights:
1. Gifting: The Dynamics of the Gift-Giving Consumer
discusses the changes in consumer gift-giving attitudes. "In
today's emotionally-driven marketplace, product is no longer
king." The motivation is the emotional connection with the
recipient, not the exclusivity of the gift. Included are consumers'
thoughts on 15 major gift categories, such as candles, baskets, etc.
2. Stationery & Greeting Card Report, 2003
theorizes how "consumers are focusing on enhancing their
relationships with others. So the collecting frenzy of the 90's
morphs into a passion for creatively collecting and sharing one's
memories through scrapbooking."
3. Art & Wall Decor Report, 2003 reports sales
rose 14% to $29 billion because more than 40% of U.S. households
bought art in 2002. "Art buyers today connect emotionally with
the art they buy through the theme. That personal connection with
the art takes precedence over whether it fits a particular space on
the wall."
4. The Gifts & Decorative Accents Report, 2003
revealed that the gifts/decorative accents industry dropped to $54.3
billion, down from $54.7 billion in 2001; that's the second year in
a row sales have dropped. Discount department stores, rather than
gift shops, are now the first place consumers go for candles,
aromatherapy, baskets, boxes, vases, Christmas decorations, greeting
cards and stationery, and picture frames.
More information about the studies is available at www.unitymarketingonline.com.
CONSUMERS DON'T KNOW WHAT
CRAFTS ARE
(Note: This and the two items following are responses to
the news that Crafts magazine is changing its name to Paper
Crafts, and if this is a sign that the industry is moving away
from, or losing, its core. Other comments from readers may be found
in the Business-Wise column.)
I have said for years that it makes no sense that decorative
painting is declining when it has never had greater exposure in the
marketplace, thanks to home dec magazines and TV shows. Then I did a
bit of research. You hit the nail on the head in your Business-Wise
column when you said "Various popular TV series talk about
do-it-yourself home decor, and never use the word, crafts. But
that's what it is, isn't it?"
The bottom line, as far as I'm concerned, is not what we call
crafts; rather, it's educating the consumer who is watching the TV
shows and reading the home dec magazines that what she is watching
is a craft.
The "sexiness" (in a marketing sense) of the word, crafts,
has been steadily in decline for several years. I did some research
several years ago about decorative painting in which I found that
the only term related to painting that the majority of people coming
into a "home improvement" store could identify was faux
finishing, and when I asked them where they would learn it, they
said a DIY store. That told me the story right there.
The average consumer doesn't know what decorative painting is. They
don't know there are stores, studios, and workshops where they can
learn it. That is a failure in communication that has had profound
effects on the decorative painting industry, and I think we are now
beginning to see the same phenomenon in crafts in general.
I think the less important question for the industry is how to
define crafts. WE know what crafts are, and changing the name of the
genre won't bring us more consumers unless we are reaching those
consumers.
In my less than humble opinion, I believe that the industry focus
should be on how to educate the general public - that what they see
on TV and in magazines are upscale craft projects; and if they want
to learn to do those projects, they should walk into a craft store
to find the supplies - not the DIY superstore down the block. - Tera
Leigh, a well known decorative painting teacher and author.
WHAT ABOUT NON-PAPER
CATEGORIES?
I was shocked at the article about Crafts magazine
changing its name to Paper Crafts. I agree that the industry
is seeing a large increase in business due to the success of the
paper crafting area, but at whose expense?
[The magazine name change] will only help to solidify the decline of
all other areas of crafts that could use the help from the magazine
to survive. There are other areas that have been successful, such as
jewelry, that could use the exposure of a large magazine. I just
read that section of your newsletter and took it personally. - Merchandising
Manager for one of the industry's largest chains
(Comment: No doubt Crafts changed its name in part
because of the lack of advertising support from companies in the
non-paper categories.)
WHERE DO NEWCOMERS GO?
I've been stewing over the changes in publications for several
weeks now. What concerns me is the fact that HIA's research
has consistently shown magazines to be the number one idea source
for new project ideas, and these ideas drive consumer sales. How are
manufacturers outside of the paper arts area going to sell products
if no one is inspired by the new ideas featured in magazines?
Hopefully, the SIPs will pick up some of the slack. (Note:
SIPs are "Special Interest Publications; they are published
once, stay on the newsstand longer than a monthly magazine, then are
gone forever unless they sell well.)
At our company, the magazine changes may lead us to put additional
resources into our website, and building visibility for the site as
a way to reach out to consumers.
It's getting tougher and tougher to be a general crafter! (And I
believe that there are millions of people out there who still love
cute, cuddly general crafts!)
As much as I gripe about the changes in magazines, I feel that
manufacturers are also at fault for not supporting the publications
with ad dollars! - Name Withheld
EMAIL: DISCOUNTS OFF
"REGULAR" PRICES
Have you noticed how deep the discounts are in the clothing
industry? When I started in the retail business almost 50 years ago
my memory tells me that a 10% discount was a big deal. Now I am
seeing 70 & 75% discounts on what they call "regular"
prices. Talk about changes, this is a really big one! How is that
affecting the craft business?
The type of business does not matter. Whatever it is, the owner must
make a profit to stay in business! The consumer is being convinced
that they are really getting a "deal," when in fact the
product was priced at a fictitious high price with the intention of
selling it at the lower yet very profitable price? Lying to and
cheating the public, massive deception!
For example, I talked to an employee of one of my competitors who
said, "Well, when you start with a 600% markup, it is easy to
give away 50% and still have a nice profit!"
Deceit? You bet, in my eyes! - Adrian Taylor, Taycor, which
operates an independent craft store in Monroe, WA.
HIRING & FIRING: 10 LEGAL
LAND MINES
(Note: Legislatures are quick to pass laws regarding
businesses, which results in a bewildering array of local, state,
and national rules to follow. CLN asked Gail Czech of The
Creative Network to describe some of the employment laws with
which CLN subscribers may not be familiar. She came up with
10, and probably could have come up with 50.)
1. You must have a written approval with the candidates'
signature in order to do a reference check on them.
2. Those references are the property of the candidate; if
the candidate requests a copy, you must supply it to them.
3. When speaking to the references listed by the candidate,
it is illegal to ask those references if they would recommend
another person to contact.
4. If employees want to see anything in their personnel
files, the company must provide that information. It legally belongs
to the employees.
5. An employer must have given a minimum of three written
warnings to an employee before they can be terminated.
6. Each state (except Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
Mississippi, and Ohio) has laws governing when a company must give
out its final paycheck to a fired employee. It is important to check
with your own state laws regarding this question.
7. Each state has its own set of employment discrimination
laws; however, every city or county may have its own set of fair
employment ordinances, too. To learn more about those, contact
someone within your local government agency. This can become
complicated.
8. If employees are truly free from all work during their
coffee breaks, the employer is not held responsible to pay for that
time. The same applies to lunch breaks. If employees are required to
listen for the phone or watch for other work related issues, then
the company is liable to pay for that time.
9. Beginning this past Aug. 30, FCC rules state that those
who send resumes or other advertisements by fax to anyone - even
companies with whom they have an established business relationship -
must receive prior express written permission from the company in
order to send faxes to that company.
10. If a company gives a ham, turkey or other merchandise of
nominal value at holidays, and gives each employee a check (for say,
$200), the value of the food and merchandise isn't salaries or
wages, but the company can deduct the cost of these items as a
business expense. The checks can also be deducted, but must be
treated as income to the employees, subject to withholding.
(Note: For more information on The Creative Network, click
on Jobs in the left-hand column of this site, visit www.creativenetworkinc.com,
email gail@creativenetworkinc.com,
or call 360-834-0802.)
RANDOM NOTES, RANDOM THOUGHTS
1. There are all sorts of expensive,
"scientific" studies claiming to have accurate predictions
for the fourth quarter. Merrill Lynch, for example, predicted
overall sales during the Thanksgiving-Christmas period would
increase 8.7%.
Here's my prediction using my secret method: For stores carrying
appropriate items, I bet Halloween was better than a year ago. And I
think Christmas will be a tad better, but only a tad. (Is
"tad" a scientific term? I dunno.)
And here's my secret method (Merrill Lynch, listen up): the
calendar. Halloween fell on a Friday. That means more parties and
that means more decorations and costumes. Ergo, better sales. And
the Thanksgiving-Christmas period has one more shopping day than
last year, which was six days fewer than the year before.
2. Interesting prediction from a needlework industry pro:
"Within three years, once the bugs of the combined TNNA/INRG
June show are worked out, either yarn distributors will start
showing at Quilt Market, or quilt shop owners will be
attending TNNA in much larger numbers."
3. Guttermann has unveiled a product line, including
threads, beads, and sequins, specifically for scrapbookers. You'll
see MANY more traditionally non-scrapbook vendors introducing
scrapbook and paper products in the near future.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
THE FIRES. The tragedy in Southern California is
affecting the industry in two ways. Some stores obviously aren't
selling much, and shipping to California, even to unaffected stores,
has slowed drastically because of closed highways. Fortunately,
everyone we know is safe.
QUILTING. The second annual Quilt of Dreams
promotion by Hancock Fabrics resulted in more than 3,500 lap
quilts for the kids at St. Jude and raised $1.1+ million for cancer
research. That's a huge increase from the 750 quilts and half
million dollars raised a year ago. "We were overwhelmed with
the growth of the program in just the past year," said CEO
Larry Kirk. The quilts were produced by consumers and employees
using unique fabrics designed from the artwork of St. Jude kids. The
fabrics were sold in Hancock stores with 30 cents/yard donated to
St. Jude. The quilts were judged and various consumers won awards.
Hancock employees who won awards were Audrey Ginsburg, Annie Beard,
Kim Cornelius, Patti Castellion, and an employee group, The
Blockheads from Fayetteville, NC. The third annual promotion will
begin in May.
RECALL. Michaels recalled approximately 165,000 tealight
candleholders because of fire hazards, Reuters reported. The U.S.
Consumer Safety Product Commission claims they lack proper
ventilation and may be a fire hazard. They have already caused minor
burns to the fingers of three consumers. The holders, which are
about 2 1/2" - 3 1/4" tall, were sold for about $1 each
beginning in July.
ACCI. The new issue of the ACCI newsletter, News &
Views, is online at www.accicrafts.org/newsoct-nov.htm.
It includes a special "How-To for the Holidays" section of
free downloadable project sheets and promotional ideas, and the
quarterly Trend Report compiled by the Society of Craft
Designers .
SCD. More than 270 industry professionals, including 45+
corporate members, attended the recent annual Society of Craft
Designers Seminar in St. Louis. Everyone CLN
talked to, including the manufacturers who found new designers and
uses for their products, and exposed their products to many of the
industry's top designers, seemed very pleased. The 2004 Seminar will
be Sept. 8-11 in Albuquerque. Information will be available soon at www.craftdesigners.org
or by calling 740-452-4541.
LOOKING TO BUY. Imperial Capital, a private equity fund
located in Toronto, is seeking acquisitions of craft and hobby
product manufacturers with sales of at least $20 million. Interested
parties should contact Adam Breslin at 416-362-3658 or via e-mail at
abreslin@imperialcap.com.
AWARD. Anna Griffin Inc. was named the 7th fastest growing,
woman-owned business in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
The Chronicle said her revenue increased 90% from 2000 to
2002.
CROCHET. The Crochet Guild of America's new board of
directors: President Gwen Blakley Kinsler, Fiber Impressions
... VP Nancy Brown, Nancy Brown Designs ... Secretary Cher
Coburn-Mueller ... Treasurer Jean Martelli. Directors at Large are
Jean Blaine, Designs by J; John Boggs, DRG; and Judi
Schwartz.
NEEDLEWORK. The TNNA Long Beach show (Jan. 31-Feb.
2) attendee information is now available at www.tnna.org.
It will include business and technique seminars, a fashion show,
Needlearts Galleria, silent auction, and more. Call 740-455-6773.
DATA. A new, detailed study of the licensing industry is
available at http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=71767.
BOOKS. The new book, Celebrity Scarves, by Abra
Edelman is receiving lots of national publicity (the Oct. issue of In
Style, the Nov. issue of Redbook, etc.). It features various
celebrities modeling scarves they knitted or crocheted themselves.
It's $24.95 and profits go to the charity, Amfar ... Jeanette
Crews Designs' newest releases have now been posted at www.jeanettecrews.com/results.cfm?Subcategory=90.
LOOKING TO HIRE. HIA in Elmwood Park, NJ needs to fill the
position of Manager, Education & Certification. B.S. in
education, communications, business or related field; 3-5 years
experience in educational program planning and/or association
management; and solid computer skills are required; knowledge of
certification programs a plus. Fax/email resumes to Anita Collins -
fax 201-797-0657; email acollins@hobby.org.
AWARD. Author/artist Tera Leigh, founder of the Memory Box
Artist Program, was named one of five winners of Harlequin
Ent.'s "Harlequin More Than Words" program. A donation of
$10,000 will be made to the program, and Harlequin authors will
write short stories which will be published in a collection next
October. The Memory Box Artist Program (http://www.memoryboxes.org/)
is a non-profit charity that provides free memory boxes to hospitals
for their infant bereavement programs.
PEOPLE. David Ruprecht is National Sales Manager for Mrs.
Grossman's.
ROLODEX. Wimpole Street Creations has moved its
operation to 501 W. 900 N., North Salt Lake, UT 84054. The phone/fax
numbers remain the same.
BUSINESS PROFILE: MEMORIES
EXPO, MEMORIES COMMUNITY
Now approaching its eighth year, Memories Expo is the
original consumer scrapbooking and rubber stamping show. It offers a
unique opportunity for trade and consumer buying, selling, and
learning. Four Memories Expos take place annually,
attracting enthusiasts, retailers, designers, and other
professionals from around the globe. Exhibitors include
manufacturers, publishers, local retailers, specialty services
professionals, and "traveling show retailers."
Retailers attending Expos say these trade/consumer shows
fill a void between trade-only shows while providing an opportunity
to buy the newest products. For manufacturers, the shows present a
chance to observe consumer reaction to product and technique
introductions, which helps determine strategies for future product
development.
Enthusiasts depend on Expos as a valuable source for buying
the latest scrapbooking, stamping, and embellishing products, and
discovering the newest trends. They also attend the Expos for their
renowned education program and a host of cropping parties, in which
participants can test new products while creating their personal
scrapbook projects. More than 5,000 class and crop-party tickets are
sold during most Expos.
Every Expo is hosted by Memories Community, the only
association that puts scrapbooking and rubber stamping retailers and
manufacturers directly in touch with enthusiasts. More than 2,500
members network via its website, which broadcasts information about
the association's professional members -- from special sales and
events at retail members' stores to new products released by
manufacturer (corporate) members. A directory of these members, with
a link to their web sites, is included.
Corporate memberships (manufacturers, distributors, publishers) to Memories
Community are $250/year. Members receive a discount on booth
space at all Expos, and are able to teach a class or sponsor
an event - whether or not they're exhibiting at the show.
Retail memberships are $150/year, and provide free Expo
admission for five people, early online registration, an annual
member mailing list, and discounts on trade and technique classes.
Retail members also can sell products at two cropping tables during
any Memories Community sponsored crop, based on each event's
availability.
Specialty Services memberships, are $75/year. This new category is
for sales consultants, scrapbookers for hire, B&B owners who
organize scrapbook retreats, etc. Members receive discounts for Expo
booth space, classes, and seminars; early bird online registration;
free admission; plus a description of their services and contact
information is on the Memories Community website.
ROLODEX. Dates for 2004 Expos are Las Vegas, Mar.
5-6; Chicago, Apr. 2-3; New Jersey, Apr. 30-May 1; Orlando, Oct.
7-9. Visit www.memoriesexpo.com, call 740-452-4541, or email: memories@offinger.com.
Memories Expo and Memories Community are managed by
Offinger Management, an ASAE-Charter Accredited Association
Management and ISO 9001 Registered Company. www.offinger.com.
Note: CLN will include one "Business
Profile" in each issue. The company can be a manufacturer,
retailer, service company, trade association, etc. As the critical
winter trade shows approach, a Profile can be an excellent way of
making buyers aware of a company's history, personnel, and new
products. All profiles are archived online for one year. To read
profiles published in previous issues, click on the "Business
Profile Archives" button in the right-hand column. To learn how
your company can be profiled, call Mike Hartnett at 309-925-5593 or
email mike@clnonline.com.
THE CREATIVE NETWORK: JOB
OPENINGS
To see a sampling of the current job openings and to contact The
Creative Network, click on the "Jobs" button in the left
hand column.
THE CLN RETAIL INDEX
A. C. Moore (ACMR). Last*: 23.12 ... Change**: -0.60
Hancock Fabrics (HKF). Last*: 14.91 ... Change**: -0.88
Jo-Ann Stores (JAS.A) [a]. Last*: 30.01 ... Change**: +1.18
Michaels (MIK). Last*: 47.47 ... Change**: +1.36
Rag Shops (RAGS). Last*: 4.01 ... Change**: -0.06
Wal-Mart (WMT). Last*: 58.95 ... Change**: +0.11
CLN Retail Index. Last*: 100.50 ... Change**: +0.6%
Dow Jones Index. Last*: 9,801.12 ... Change**: +0.8%
* Oct. 31 ** from Oct. 17 [a] voting share Prices are exclusive
of dividends
OLD SONGS, NEW TITLES
(Note: Emailed from Jan Evans, who reports her home in
the San Diego area is safe.) Artists from the 60's are revising
their hits with new lyrics for aging baby boomers:
Herman's Hermits: "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Walker"
The Bee Gees: "How Can You Mend a Broken Hip"
Bobby Darin: "Splish, Splash, I Was Havin' a Flash"
Ringo Starr: "I Get By with a Little Help From Depends"
Roberta Flack: "The First Time Ever I Forgot Your Face"
Paul Simon: "Fifty Ways To Lose Your Liver"
Commodores: "Once, Twice, Three Times To the Bathroom"
Marvin Gaye: "I Heard It Through the Grape Nuts"
Procol Harem: "A Whiter Shade of Hair"
Leo Sayer: "You Make Me Feel Like Napping"
The Temptations: "Papa's Got a Kidney Stone"
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