Hot Pockets

摘要

Here's the state of play as the industry gathers for the New York Home Fashions Market this week. Volume retailers are investing capital in store remodels rather than physical store expansion. As they work to build out their omni-chan-nel capabilities, they're also taking a hatchet to in-store inventories. On the vendor side, manufacturers of replenishment goods, especially sheets and towels, are engaged in hand-to-hand combat as more capacity comes on line. Plus: tariffs - the dark cloud that now hangs over every product category and business in the realm. Still, there are niches to be plumbed. Hot pockets of opportunity. Here are three that should be on your radar.