THE ALL-ACCESSORIES ISSUE
July/August 2006
Volume 31, Number 3

THE COVER
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Indespensible Accessories for All Travelers

Photographer: Kerry Pittenger
Model: Mike Sahadi

The Only Way to Travel
Accessory sales really took off post-9/11 and continue to power the travel goods category.
by john misiano

The Nuts and Bolts of Accessories
Pens, iPod holders, book lights and wallets are just some of the items that drive the accessories category, and keep customers coming back for more. photographs by kerry pittenger

Want Fries With That?
Take a cue from the fast-food industry and suggestive sell. It’s an easy, simple way to create add-on sales that will boost your bottom line. by garrett lai

ALL BUSINESS
Creating Attractive Retail Store Displays
In retail, presentation is everything. Here’s how to do it right, with just six useful tips. by melanie mcintosh

Editor’s Note
“It's All About Accessories.”
by michele marini pittenger

Travel Bits
Bite-size travel news from around the world.

News & Notes
Travel, retail, manufacturer, association and trade show news.

TGA News Briefs
Information and Association updates, Member Profiles, and the latest Democracy in Action.

CAPITAL BEAT
Port Insecurity?
Congress is planning to update our nation’s port security. What does this mean for the travel goods industry? by nate herman

Industry Events

Industry Buzz
People, products, movings, and milestones.

Classifieds

Buyer’s Guide

The It Factor
Messenger Bags
Messenger bags are the latest in urban chic, as at home in the boardroom as on the subway. Here’s a roundup of the latest and greatest.