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Industry Insider
Top News:

  • Late-Breaking News on the Influential Industry Leaders Launching New Scrapbook Company (This is going to make a substantial impact on the industry!)
     

  • Editorial Changes at Two Scrapbook Magazines

Plus:

  • News on the latest market research "trends" involving scrapbooking

  • Four major company acquisitions you should know about

  • How companies unrelated to scrapbooking are trying to reach this market - who they are and the approaches they're taking

  • Details on the latest scrapbook associations and what they offer

  • Analysis of recent media reports on the scrapbook industry

    And:

  • What scrapbook "celebrity" discovered scrapbooking through the retail chain store Archiver's?

  • What does an upcoming sports-related product line have in common with a new scrapbook store recently opened in North Carolina?

    Plus:

  • New product announcements, new scrapbook books, and many
    more Insider stories!

    Behind The Scenes At The Latest Trade Shows

    Detailed reports from ACCI 2004 and MemoryTrends 2004, including new companies, new products, the latest trends, attendees' reviews and comments, and more.

    Plus: updates for the CHA Winter Show, details on the latest trade shows in the scrapbook industry, and more.

    Chain Store Watch

    Concerned about the scrapbooking chain stores who have been opening locations across the U.S. at a growing pace?

    If you're a retailer or a manufacturer, you need to be aware of these chain stores. It's important to understand the company background and owners, the typical investment and profit of each store, and especially the locations they plan on opening next!

    We believe that the chains add much value to this industry, and the fact that they continue to open new locations only proves that scrapbooking is still as strong, if not stronger, than it's ever been.

    But it's still a good bet to know what they're up to!

    This month, we'll tell you about the latest locations of both ReCollections and Archiver's, plus details on many other large retail chains now stocking scrapbook supplies - who they are, and what products are in their inventory.

And Much More!

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July 2004

Industry Insider

  • Scrapbook products keep appearing in the strangest retail stores! Learn what four new retail chains are selling scrap supplies now
  • Another scrapbook magazine changes its name - this is getting confusing!
  • Established 20-year-old event planning company studies scrapbook industry...and launches new scrapbook event and retreat company
  • International Scrappin'! We've got the latest magazines and online portals devoted exclusively to two regions
  • Introducing the concept of scrapbooking to the Christian market
  • More digital resources and products announced
  • Plus many more Insider stories!

Chain Store Watch

Concerned about the scrapbooking chain stores who have been opening locations across the U.S. at a growing pace?

If you're a retailer or a manufacturer, you need to be aware of these chain stores. It's important to understand the company background and owners, the typical investment and profit of each store, and especially the locations they plan on opening next!

We believe that the chains add much value to this industry, and the fact that they continue to open new locations only proves that scrapbooking is still as strong, if not stronger, than it's ever been.

But it's still a good bet to know what they're up to!

July Update: The next six planned locations for Archiver's stores; and the Grand Opening dates of the next two ReCollections stores in Maryland.



More Updates:
Trade Show Tracker, In The Media, Business Resources, and more!

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May/June 2004

Scrapbook Industry News

Industry Insider

  • The trend-setting, popular wholesale manufacturer which was entirely acquired
  • The demise of a scrapbooking direct sales company, and how it finally ended in bankruptcy and legal action
  • Results from a new scrapbooking industry survey
  • Another new association - this one is for retailers and vendors in the industry
  • The wholesale manufacturer who just landed a multi-million dollar investment
  • The all-new scrapbook collection making its way to a home furnishings chain store this fall
  • Plus many more Insider stories!

Chain Store Watch

New Locations: we'll tell you about Archiver's eight planned upcoming locations, along with ReCollections' two new Texas locations and soon-to-open East coast locations.

Plus Much More!


April 2004

Scrapbook Industry News

Industry Insider

  • More Acquisitions! The latest merge between two large craft manufacturers
  • A new scrapbook retailers' association
  • The scrapbooking product that has made $30 million in sales in just over six months - and just landed a prominent mention in the New York Times
  • The legal situation involving a popular scrapbooking direct sales company
  • The latest magazines to launch in the scrapbooking world
  • The April Fool's joke a top manufacturer played on scrapbookers - all in good fun!
  • Plus over a dozen more Insider stories!
Chain Store Watch

Guess what chain just received an additional $1.5 million from an investment firm to expand its locations? They announce their next two locations; and another chain reveals where it will open next.

New Editorial!

State of the Industry 2004

In this exclusive report, based on an interview I did with Creative Leisure News' Mike Hartnett, I answer his questions about the scrapbooking industry as honestly and openly as I can.


March 2004

Scrapbook Industry News

Industry Insider
 

  • The results of the latest scrapbook study
  • What legendary industry leader is retiring
  • What Hollywood personality has partnered with a large scrapbook manufacturer to release a new branded line of products
  • What scrapbook magazine editor will be writing a column for a national women's magazine
  • Continued evidence of scrapbooking spreading to diverse markets: niche media coverage, additional product selection, and more
  • Plus over a dozen more Insider stories!

Chain Store Watch

Archiver's next five locations, and news about one of ReCollections' marketing campaigns.
 

Plus much more!

February 2004

Scrapbook Industry News

Industry Insider
 

  • What new scrapbook magazine is hitting the market
  • What all-new retail seminars are being planned for 2004
  • What photography equipment leader is debuting its own line of scrapbook supplies
  • About the formation of a new scrapbooking special interest group
  • New acquisitions, new companies, and more!
New!
The "Perfect" Scrapbook Store:
Customers' Comments You Should Know


In this unofficial survey, scrapbook enthusiasts speak their mind about local stores. Find out what makes them stay loyal to a store, as well as what makes them never return again!

Chain Store Watch

Find out what where Archiver's is headed next, along with information on ReCollections' upcoming 10-day, celebrity-filled celebration.


January 2004

Scrapbook Industry News

Industry Insider

  • What two magazines have changed their names and focus, and how that will affect the crafts/scrapbooking industries
  • What large product manufacturer shut its doors unexpectedly and was acquired shortly after
  • The new retail sector that will also be adding scrapbooking sections to their stores, providing even more competition
  • The two leading paper manufacturers who are teaming up
  • The must-have product for every scrapbook store
  • Latest statistics on digital photography
  • New scrapbooking companies and products
  • Business closings, Australia conventions, the latest U.S. "hot spot" for scrapbook conventions, and much more!
Chain Store Watch

Find out what major player resigned at ReCollections!

Also: the city where both ReCollections and Archiver's plan to open - along with some reaction from a local independent retailer.

New Editorial
Scrapbooking Expos and Events

The upcoming year will be the busiest yet for large consumer scrapbook events. We've got the lowdown on the all-new conventions being added to the mix next year, along with new (and sometimes surprising) locations being added by existing major events -planning companies. How have these events grown and changed over the years, and what's in the future?

New Article
The Can Spam Act and What it Means For You

Part 5
Teaching Scrapbooking:
A Guide For Retailers and Instructors
Prepared By National Instructor and Scrapbook Designer Antuanette Wheeler

More Updates:
Trade Show News, Business Spotlight, and More!


December 2003

Scrapbook Industry News

Industry Insider

Find out what scrapbooking company made it to Inc. Magazine's Top 500 list!

and...

What large product manufacturer just got acquired by an even larger manufacturer?

Plus - get the details on the non-industry stores who are adding extensive scrapbooking sections to their locations!

You'll also learn statistics on consumers' purchasing habits at conventions..

And what legendary scrapbook store is closing its doors  - we're sad!

And much more!

Chain Store Watch

Find out the planned 2004 locations of Archiver's and ReCollections - are they coming to your town?

Discover how many stores each plans on opening in the future (both are in the hundreds!!!) Will they totally take over?

And
find out what large craft chain is expanding its superstores to include a large scrapbooking section - bringing in yet another retail player into the mix.


December's Theme: Overwhelmed?

For many people, December is a busy month. If you are also self-employed, trying to get everything done can get overwhelming. In this issue, we offer four full-length, in-depth articles on how to handle the overwhelm. You'll find that just reading them can help to ease your stress!

Plus:

Digital Zone - In this issue, we'll give you Web design tips and the way to use Google.com to set up a new profit stream for your business

Spambo - Is your In Box filling up? Spambo has got your back! In this issue, learn about the latest legislation to be passed, and new technologies that have the potential to hurt you if you send out business emails to your contact list. It's getting scary out there!

Teach Your Techniques - The latest installment of advice for retailers and instructors, written by national instructor and published scrapbook designer Antuanette Wheeler.

Ask Sue/Readers' Forum - You've got questions, we've got answers!


October 2003

Scrapbook Industry News

Industry Insider

Get the details on three new scrapbooking magazines to hit the market
Find out what celebrity is designing her own line of scrappin' supplies
Learn about a new direct sales company

Plus:
Learn what major manufacturer is designing a line of exclusive supplies for Target department stores (but isn't putting their name on it!)
And much more!

Behind The Scenes At MemoryTrends!

We walked the show floor for two days straight and we're bringing all the buzz on the hottest products and companies to you! From class kits for retailers to the most beautiful paper we've ever seen to the perfect solution for printing on vellum to a new cardstock supplier who claims to have the largest selection in the industry - we really discovered some great stuff! You'll learn about these companies and much more.


Chain Store Watch

Find out what scrapbook store chain has just opened a new store -
and
find out what chain is opening 15 new stores in 2004.

And we also uncovered how much revenue each location of this scrapbook chain generates (it's in the 7 figures!!).
 



October's Theme: Building Your Success Team

Four full-length, exclusive articles on how to build a "success team" - people who will help you to be as successful and you possibly can! Discover what a success team is, and how you can easily form one today!

Plus:

Ask Sue/Readers' Forum - Profitable Marketing Through Events and Conventions

Digital Zone - Learn how to profit from digital scrapbooking!

SPAMbo - How to make sure your emails get delivered

And much more!


September 2003

Scrapbook Industry News

Industry Insider

Tons of insider info!

Behind The Scenes At ACCI!

We bring behind-the-scenes information from ACCI 2003 to you!

Chain Store Watch

The latest news on the new store openings from the scrapbook-only chains, Recollections and Archiver's.

September's Theme: Power Up Your Publicity

Four full-length, exclusive articles on how to use free publicity to get more exposure for your business!

Plus:

Ask Sue/Readers' Forum - Start your own product design company!

Digital Zone

SPAMbo

And much more!

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