Trend-SpottingKeep up with what's hot in today's market, and your small space will be a big deal.
BySara Wilson•
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Kiosks may be no larger than an in-line store's window, butthat hasn't prevented entrepreneurs from making the best out ofa small situation. Also referred to as specialty retail stores andcarts, these 40-square-foot stores reflect today's trends,offering items ranging from beauty products to East Asian hermitcrabs. Currently valued at $10 billion, the kiosk industry offersappealing low-risk opportunities. However, to determine profitableways to use this limited space, you should first consider whattoday's consumers really want.
Blasts From the Past
Categories including nostalgia, affordable luxury, homedécor and inspiration will attract customers to kiosks acrossthe country this year, predicts Heather Davis, president ofSpecialty Retail Stores Inc., a kiosk-concept sellerin Salt Lake City. Home to concepts such as HairDiamond, HalloweenFX and Waikiki Crab Co., Specialty Retail Stores makes a businessout of staying abreast of current trends.
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