A: No, I don't believe the internet is a major factor as yet. Many retailers have the option of entering internet sales if they want to learn this new market (as we are).
For those who do not diversify, there is an uncomfortable phenomenon - your rents, salaries and other expenses stay constant but the internet drains 10% or so of your sales. That must be addressed. But overall, including internet sales, the art material industry is down. Ask any manufacturer.
For those who do not diversify, there is an uncomfortable phenomenon - your rents, salaries and other expenses stay constant but the internet drains 10% or so of your sales. That must be addressed. But overall, including internet sales, the art material industry is down. Ask any manufacturer.
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Not true, the Internet us useful because there are no stores in the area where you live and or the store does not have what you want. Drain, yes!
I have found the art supplies that I need on the internet. The local art supply stores are really craft stores. i.e. Michaels. etc. It is difficult or impossible to find things that the professional artist needs. The traditional retailer will still do well with arts and crafts for the homeowner or the school child.
What would be great would be to see small specialized stores return to places like where I live on Long Island. I have to use the web for a lot of supplies because there is no place to go anymore!
Why I shop the internet even when a traditional art supply store is available: the shelves are a mess, they don't have the color I need, the help would rather flirt with each other than help and they don't know anything when they try to help.
what happened to the specials on your web site?
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