NEW YORK — Quoting BrandSmart USA president Michael Perlman from a Monster panel at the CE Line Shows last month: “As the profits have come down on the hard merchandise, the accessories are not only mandatory for us. We’re making a mistake if we don’t sell them.”
There were many new accessory options on display at the event for retailers to ponder over, including those in the now-ubiquitous iLounge area. A few highlights appear below and on p. 40.
