Retailers React to Price Increases

According to research we conducted in February, just 26 percent of store owners are "very confident" they'll be able to maintain profit margins in the coming year in the face of inflation.

Giftbeat's latest market data also indicates that the vast majority of independent gift retailers – 93 percent – have upped their prices of late to offset the increased costs of goods.

In our March issue (live now for subscribers only on www.giftbeat.com) we delve into the experiences and counteractions retailers have taken as a result of increased prices in the supply chain.