Monday, May 19, 2014

Let Your Personality Shine

Maybe lamps don't have personality, but they do bring personality into a room, and most likely mimic yours. Whether you are a country girl or a beachgoer; a horse lover or bird watcher; a wine connoisseur or chef; trendy or traditional, AHS has a lamp that suits your personality. 

Lamps tell something about you and your personality and will make great conversational pieces with your guests. Whether redecorating your room or changing your interests, a new “storytelling” lamp will be sure to brighten the room while highlighting your personality. AHS' unique lamp collections make it easy for you to find the lamp that matches you and your room's personality.

 
 For a new look that's quick and easy, simply changing the shade will give the  
 room a personality makeover as well.  

Either way, whether with a new lamp or a new shade, your personality will be sure to shine!

Monday, May 5, 2014

LISTEN to the sound of Lamp Sales!



Shhh.......Do you hear the sound of lamps selling?

You should, as 14 million dollars of lamps per day are sold at the retail level. Home Accents Today estimates the portable lamp business to be $5.2 billion in 2014. You heard me $5.2 billion. I know you are listening now!

The question is, are you getting your share of the pie? Lamp sales may not be sexy but they sure can generate sales and profits for your store. So, how do you sell more lamps to become a bigger factor in this multi-billion dollar industry? Here are some quick tips:

  • MERCHANDISE: Use novelty and accent lamps to help merchandise your store vignettes. Our bird lamps work well in many retail environments from gift shops to garden stores
  • ILLUMINATE: Use table and floor lamps to sell other merchandise by better illuminating particular areas and products.
  • DUAL PURPOSE: Emphasize that lamps have a both a functional and decorative purpose, appealing to almost everyone due to their practicality and aesthetic appeal in homes and workplaces.
  • GENERATION Y: Expand your reach by selling to Millenials. Show our selection of fun fashion-forward shades, such as the bold and whimsical chevron shade to help capture Generation Y buyers.

  • TURN ON THE LIGHT! This might sound pretty basic but keeping your lamps lit will help increase sales. Always have a supply of bulbs on hand in case one burns out.
So, let's get going... stock more lamps, turn them on and LISTEN to the sound of increased sales while tasting a bigger piece of the $5.2 billion pie!!!