Aug. 14, 2008 - Canadian-made
ranks first on the list of Top 10 retail growth categories, and the
category is gaining momentum, according to the Canadian Gift and
Tableware Association (CGTA).
Canadian-made ranks first on the list of Top 10 retail growth categories, and the category is gaining momentum, according to the Canadian Gift and Tableware Association (CGTA). The report coincides with The Fall 2008 CGTA Gift Trade show, which took place in Toronto Aug. 10-14.
Fifty-four per cent of retailers reported year-over-year sales gains reflecting increased strength among the Canadian giftware industry. Fifty-two per cent of retailers carrying Canadian-made products plan to purchase more in the coming 12 months, up from 34 per cent one year ago.
"The economic awareness and motivation to purchase Canadian manufactured merchandise is strong, and buyers are reflecting this with their shopping patterns," says Karen Bassels, CGTA Gift Show Manager. "The result is increased buying and stocking of Canadian-made giftware which supports growth among national producers. This growth also allows the talent and quality of our country's products to continue to be showcased on the world-wide stage."
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