To quote one of our shoppers today, "I just wanted to listen to the song that was playing and ended up finding the perfect birthday gift for my friend!"
It's been one of those weeks--and it's only Wednesday. To get us through the rest of the work week, we are lovin' this slap happy/carefree song!!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Newest Addition to the Playlist
Young the Giant - Strings
Why we love it?
It's acoustic, there is a big ugly yellow couch as a prop, a mason jar is used as an instrument, and some legging slapping. Totally captures the feel and ambiance of the week thus far!
Friday, March 2, 2012
Happy Friday!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Gotye - Somebody I Used to Know
Newest Addition to the Playlist
We've been swooning over Gotye for a few months now.
Perhaps it's his lovely brown locks? Is it because his real name is Wally? Or the fact that NPR digs his new record as much as we do?
As we pulled out of the parking garage after our 8th and final day of Market, (we have finally decompressed from the shopping madness enough to talk about it--a post to come later about our time at the Mart) this song came on XMU. And as exhausted as we were, we belted out the lyrics as loud as we could while cruising down the interstate. Classic "Gal Moment!"
Gotye ft. Kimbra - Somebody I Used to Know
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Weekend Reading Material
It has arrived! The AmericasMart January Show book. I'm fairly certain there is a more savvy and industry technical term for this piece of literature...
About 3 years ago we just started referring to it as "The Bible." This is the ultimate guide and doctrine to a retail buyer. To further confirm our adoration towards this handbook, a mini celebration is held every year when it is delivered.
So...what is inside this book these Gals cannot stop raving about, you ask?
Page after page of montages of new merchandise that will be featured at the January Market, fantastic articles, and calendars letting you know what time free drinks will be served each day. It's pretty much a guidebook as to how you will live for 8 days.
And as you can tell by the width of this thing, it's pretty extensive. 608 pages, this year, to be exact.
With that being said, starting Tuesday we will be shopping for 8 days!
Madge's OCD kicked in--as you can tell I am rather organized this year. We are clearing inventory and very excited to bring in LOTS of new merchandise. We conducted a customer service survey in November and received some fantastic feedback from our customers on what they would like to see. We narrowed the suggestions and are focusing on a few key areas.
One of which...jewelry. (God help my overflowing jewelry boxes and random plates housing my extensive accessory collection...)
I created a section in my notebook showcasing photos of merchandise from some of our favorite companies and magazines of designs and styles that we want to carry. A wee bit of inspiration when you have been surveying products for hours each day!
Some of the items and trends you will see are going to popular:
Longer length necklaces layered with a different designed shorter necklaces.
Statement cuffs and bangles of all different sizes, again layered.
So very fond of these looks!
Our recommendation on how not to be overloaded while perusing this massive read: post its, a pencil, a pen, a Cherry Coke, and a chilled playlist.
Madge's Pick: "Winter Song" by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson
Why is it Madge's Pick: "I have a few reasons. 1. It's really a beautiful song. 2. I think it has a bit more to do with the 'Christmas Spirit,' rather than most of the Christmas songs out there. And 3. It doesn't directly pertain to Christmas."
Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson - Winter Song
Side Note: After watching the video, I really think the two girls in the video freakishly resemble Jenny and I...if I had brown hair.
What does Margaret really, really want for Christmas this year?
New slipper boots. Desperately.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Festive Tunes - Jenny's Pick for 2011
As in most retail establishments, for the past 21 days we have listened to our fair share of holiday tunes. Our playlist has been bombarded with everything from Bing Crosby's Christmas Classics to Merry Mixmas.
We decided to share the tunes that we have grown particularly fond of this year.
Jenny's pick: "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas"
Why is it Jenny's Pick: "I love the made up words and carefree attitude towards adopting one of nature's largest animals."
So what does Jenny really want for Christmas this year?
A new iPhone. As you can see...it has seen better days, much better days. And it is now interfering with her "mobile communicating."
3 Days, 5 Hours, 17 Minutes.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Phantogram - Don't Move
Newest Addition to the Playlist
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Kings of Leon - Talihina Sky
Newest Addition to the Playlist
If you can count the correct number of f-bombs dropped...you'll be the proud recipient of a special prize from The Gals!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Kimbra - Cameo Lover
Newest Addition to the Playlist
Style and sass = an awesome shopping experience!!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Earth Wind and Fire - September
Newest Addition to the Playlist
We've been kickin' it old school this week...
Monday, October 17, 2011
Lana Del Rey - Blue Jeans
Newest Addition to the Playlist
Yeah, she may have been produced by an entire PR team and claims to be a "gangster Nancy Sinatra," but I cannot get enough of this song...
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Newest Addition to the Playlist
Polock - Fireworks
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Professor Green - I Need You Tonight
The Quasi-New Addition to the Playlist
After the dramatic ending to last week and subsequent beginning of this week--we really needed a tune that would pick us up. What else could do that but a great spin on an INXS hit?
Now, this isn't quite the song that would be apropos to play on the sales floor--more like in our offices. Commence dance party for two...
An English bad boy with background vocals by a British Justin Timberlake look-a-like? Lovin' it!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Mystery Jets - Dreaming of Another World
Newest Addition to the Playlist
Who doesn't love dreaming of another world?
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Austin Renfroe - Kiss the Girl
This Week's Newest Addition to the Two Gal's Playlist
Everyone loves a catchy tune...especially one that they may have history with. It's always important think of your audience when choosing songs. Depending on your store's overall ambiance, you have to question: is that consecutive conservative shopper really going to dig you blasting some Rhianna - Cheers (Drink to That)?
Occasionally, rocking out to some classic Disney songs may be just the key you need to captivate your market. Indeed...I did just use rocking out and classic Disney in the same sentence.
Meet Austin Renfroe and his lovely acoustic take on Disney's The Little Mermaid- Kiss the Girl.
A perfect and pleasing melody for your hipster, middle-of-the-roader, or even your kiddo patrons! To quote the song, "It's a shame, too bad....you're gonna miss the girl." Don't miss the shopper on this lyrical ballad!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
An Enjoyable Shopping Experience = The Right Tunes
Think about the last time you were out and about doing a bit of retail therapy. Did you happen to notice the music that was playing in the background while you dropped some coinage?
Fun Fact: Research shows a link between environmental factors and emotional behaviors while shopping. 20% of store consumers have stated that music has encouraged them to spend more time in a store.
We always find it of the utmost importance to continually (weekly and sometimes daily) update our playlists that grace the ears of our shoppers.
This week's newly added tune is an upbeat, feel good, make you want to spend time perusing our merchandise.
The Kooks - Junk of the Heart (Happy)
So to all the consumers out there...what's one of your favorite melodies to shop to?
