Winter is already here with Thanksgiving’s over and Christmas shopping season off to a heady start. And with these festivities also come the inevitable – the freezing temperatures, snow and the biting cold. So in order to escape these extremes of temperature, people do all that is required to keep themselves warm and comfortable. But in this scramble, they generally tend to neglect a very important part of the body which is the feet.

It has been observed that due to severe cold conditions people experience a drop in their feet temperature during this time of the year. This condition is characterized by tenderness in the feet, burning sensation, numbness of feet and cramps in the calves.

As they say prevention is better than cure, you can obviously use feet warmers that keep your feet warm and comfortable by enhancing blood circulation. Specialty Store Services has a whole range of feet warmers that take care of your feet and help keep cold feet at bay. You can use them at both offices and homes. We have several varieties like toasty toes heated footrest, cozy legs radiant heat panel, footwarmer heated doormat, toasty toes fleece cover and cozy legs stand.

Although designed differently, they all serve a similar purpose. All the products are portable and can be placed anywhere according to convenience. But each one of them has its own specialty. For example while the toasty toes heated footrest’s ergonomic design allows one to maintain a proper seating posture, the foot warmer heated indoor mat offers an excellent option for people with mobility problems or poor blood circulation. Moreover, as it seats neatly on the floor there are no chances of tipping off like the space heaters. On the other hand our toasty toes fleece cover not only keeps your feet heated on those cold nights but is also easily washable. There is also the cozy legs stand that lets you enjoy the warmth of the radiant heat while watching TV, listening to radio, talking with friends or loved ones.

And to make the operation of these products easy, we have introduced the hi-low temperature control switch which enables you to adjust the temperature of the heating product. So not only this winter but in many more winters to come you can enjoy the cozy warmth of our products at the most affordable price range.

However, in order to know about the products in detail you can either visit our website anytime or drop into our store between 8.30AM-4.30PM Monday through Friday!

Seems like I have been away from the blogging scene for eons. No no … … … … …’seem’ is not the right expression. I am really really sorry because I truly have been a very bad blogger. So my heartfelt apologies to all of you out there. I am just keeping my fingers crossed. Hope you still have your interest in our blog alive. Though I made a similar promise once before I could not live up to it. But this time I sincerely promise not to play truant and let you down.

Okay enough said. Let’s put all of these things on backburner and look ahead. Actually I have been extremely busy over the last one year getting new things done for our store. Yes we have introduced a lot of interesting things which I am sure you guys would love.

There are lots of them actually. So let’s take one at a time. Today I am going to tell you about the bags and packages. As you know packaging is a very important marketing strategy because it helps turn the spotlight on your products. Over the years it has gained so much popularity that these days we very often see companies focusing more on the packaging rather than the products to draw their customers’ attention. So it is actually a very essential weapon in the marketer’s arsenal. Of late, I also started getting phone calls from prospective customers who enquired about packaging. On saying ‘no’ some of them even told me that as a specialty store we should be able to offer a complete package. Then it struck me that before it is too late, we should start specializing in packages as well. And with packages we thought of stocking up on sleek, eco-friendly, fashionable shopping bags as well.

So in our repository we now have a wide range of cool merchandise including Happy Holidays T-shirt bags, Zip Seal Bags, Low Density Bags, Paper Shopping Bags, Plastic Merchandise Bags, Frosted Bags, Apparel Boxes, Small Gift Pouches, Custom Reusable Shopping Bag and so on and so forth. Apart from the sleek designs there is another noticeable factor about our packages. They are all FDA approved which means they have been thoroughly inspected by the United States Food and Drug Administration and are safe for public use.

We invite you to visit our website and check out the latest products and then select ones that fit your needs best!

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I was up in Milwaukee Wisconsin to visit a friend and I went into a great boutique called Goldi’s. It was a woman’s clothing/shoe/gift store. The thing I liked about the store was that it was merchandised in a way that really created an image.

Gumball Machines have a way of sweetening things up at your store and can be a big addition to your store, and profits. Vending candy is a great way to produce extra profit and bring more customers into your store. From our best selling fruity gumballs, to the super sour tearjerkers gum, gumballs are kids and adult favorites. We also carry everyone favorite candy’s, M&M’s, Runts, Mike & Ike, Skittle, and many, many more.

The average net profit from our box of gumballs is around $185.55 (from a box costing $26.95). The average net profit from our bulk candy is around $200 (from a box costing $49.95, with 1000 vends). If you buy our triple vend machine (item 8541) with two bulk machines, and one gumball machine you could stand to make up to $585 or more per month! We also sell a wide range of candy machines, from the classic red machines, to the 4.5’ super spiral gumball machine, and our triple bulk vend machine.

So no matter your business Specialty Store Services is here to make your store more profitable, because service is in our name!

There are some things that all retailers, no matter what their size, should have. There are the obvious things like cash registers and open signs, racks to display product and security systems to monitor customers and staff alike. But who would think of a shrink wrap system as a necessity for retailers? Shrink wrap systems are a perfect for all retailers for a variety of reasons; from repackaging returned merchandise to packing bulk product for resale. But what is a shrink wrap system?

Shrink wrap systems come in a variety of size and configurations, depending on the quantity and speed. Some systems are completely automatic and very expensive, while others are more manual and more affordable for every user. Shrink wrap systems in use today are comprised of a sealer, heat gun and a roll of shrink film. The key to an effective shrink wrapping is the shrink wrap film. Shrink wrap film is sold in rolls of varying widths, lengths and gauges. The higher the number gauge, the thicker and stronger the film is. When the film is heated up with the heat gun it contracts and shrinks to fit whatever item is inside.

Shrink wrap systems are easy to use: first, turn on the sealer and allow for the heating element to heat up to optimal temperature. Next, insert the item to be sealed into the shrink wrap film and seal one end and then the other. Turn on heat gun and run hot air across film and watch it as it shrinks to fit snugly around the product. Now you have an item that looks like brand new and is ready to be put back onto the shelf.

The reality is that there are many uses for a shrink wrap machine in a retail store. Many times a customer will open merchandise and then return it to the store for a refund or a credit, but what happens with the returned goods? Instead of letting it sit in the back room, shrink wrap systems allow for quick and easy repackaging. Another great use for shrink wrap systems is to buy product in bulk and repackage it for resale. Buying items in bulk is an economical way to make extra profits and with a shrink wrap system there is no limit to what you can repackage and sell for extra cash.

Shrink wrap systems are a smart addition to any retail operation. They are easy to use and with many uses that will add value and efficiency to any operation. That is why most retailers are finding out that Shrink Wrap systems are not just a convenience, but also a necessity for any successful store or business.

Restore valuable CD-ROMs, DVDs, or Game Discs. It’s easy and well worth the effort! Most people think that when a Compact Disc or DVDs gets scratched, it is ruined forever. This could not be further from the truth. Scratches on the surface of your discs can create problems, but most can be repaired.

The way a CD or DVD player works is a laser beam is sent through the plastic layer of the disc and reads the data written on the disc. When the laser in your player comes across a scratch, the scratch causes the laser to skip and makes it unable to read your disc. The best example of this is on a music CD, when you hear the skipping sound, the laser is stuck reflecting in a scratch. With a CD-ROM, game disc or DVD, the program will freeze momentarily or it will completely stop.

Most scratches can be repaired, but it is important to understand what kinds of scratches are repairable and how compact discs are made. Where the scratch is determines if the disc can be repaired. The worst kinds of scratches are those that happen to the graphic layer of the disc. This is where the data is written and once it is scratched, this data can’t be replaced. Disc manufacturers take no precautions to help protect the graphic layer. However, there are ways to protect this side of the disc. One of the best ways is to use disc protection labels , which are easily applied to the graphic side of the disc. They will protect the graphic layer from any damage and should be used on all disc media.

When a disc is scratched on the bottom side, the disc is usually repairable. The bottom of the disc is made of polycarbonate plastic. The laser reads through this layer to get the data. If the bottom layer is scratched, it can be resurfaced and repolished and will, in most cases, look and play like new. The Venmill disc repair machine is the best machine for this type of scratch. In 30 seconds the Venmill disc repair machine makes damaged discs look like new. Specialty Store Services carries a wide array of disc repair systems for every budget and use.

A great way to see if your discs can or cannot be repaired is to hold your disc up to any light source with the label side facing the light. If you can see light coming through, nicks or scratches, this disc is scratched on the label side and cannot be repaired. Knowing when a disc is repairable is very important before you attempt to resurface any media.

To keep discs in optimal condition follow these tips:

• Hold discs by the edges. Do not touch the area on the bottom side of the disc.
• Remove any dust or fingerprints on disc using a disc cleaning system. Specialty Store Services has a wide selection of disc cleaning systems and supplies.
• Keep discs away from heat
• Use only approved cleaning solutions to clean a disc. Specialty Store Services has a great selection of approved disc cleaning solutions
• Do not bend or drop disc. Protect your discs with cases and sleeves. Specialty Store Services has the best selection of media cases and sleeves for DVD, CDs, and games.

The benefits of disc repair are many, but the most important benefit is that used discs are worth money. Buying and selling used video games and DVDs is a very profitable business. Retailers have made thousands of dollars just from buying damaged discs, repairing them and selling them for twice or three times as what they paid for them. Let your customers know you buy-sell-trade used games and DVDs with our great looking, attention getting store signs.

We have enabled a tool on our website that allows our customers to post product reviews. As you can see with the previous post it lets customers communicate with other customer and hopefully make the shopping experience at the www.specialtystoreservices.com website more enjoyable.

How do you post a review? Go to the product you have purchased and below the picture of the product there will be a link that says “write a review” and all you have to do is click on that link and the instruction will tell you what to do next.

After you make a purchase check you e-mail box for a message from Specialty Stores on how to submit a review.