New England Antiques Editor John Fiske sent out his latest column, this one titled The X Factor. As you might presume its about Generation X and their ability and willingness to buy antiques. Fiske cites research from the Center for Work-Life Policy which contends that due to challenges and circumstances out of their control, Gen Xers … Continue reading The Other X Factor
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Jon Jenkins on the Next Generation of Antiques Show Goers
He may just become the first to use Groupon for an antique show when a promotion goes out for Antiques at Music Valley in Nashville next month. There's good reason to try. There are some 250,000 Groupon users in Nashville--people who aren't current customers-- the site attracts those in a younger age group with a … Continue reading Jon Jenkins on the Next Generation of Antiques Show Goers
The Journey of Antiquing — 8: To Bring Them In
This is an inconvenient truth: By and large, the antiques world is responsible for the shrinking market caused by its consistent neglect of the younger generation, and such an important demographic group will go on as missing unless they are brought in on their own terms, in their own way. The antiques industry is talking, … Continue reading The Journey of Antiquing — 8: To Bring Them In
The Journey of Antiquing–7
Will the Antiques Biz Recover with the Real Estate Market? Maybe Not. A savvy observer assures me that when the real estate market recovers the antiques business will follow. That sentence was a pull quote I spotted while glancing at the magazine of a fellow passenger in flight. It was from Elizabeth Pochada’s Editors letter … Continue reading The Journey of Antiquing–7
The Journey of Antiquing – 3
There are many factors working against the antiques business. The economy is taking its toll. Baby boomers are downsizing. Young people prefer "vintage" or "retro" to "antiques." Even the interior designers seem to have it to easy to seek out real antiques. One of the biggest concerns about the future of antiques business is the … Continue reading The Journey of Antiquing – 3
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