The world around us

Looks like summer has really arrived, with temperatures soaring to close to 40C the last couple of days. I do miss spring here, it just seems to go by so quickly that one barely notices it. To make it worse, one of our window air conditioners packed up, and it just is going to cost too much to get it fixed when we have to let it go once we move from here. So, we’ve shifted to the other bedroom, which interestingly makes us feel as if we are on vacation!! I quite like the change and am surprised we didn’t do it earlier, since I love to change things around in the home. I think I just got stuck in a rut for a while…not anymore!!

Retailers who are focusing on niche categories like the plus size market have found a successful business venture thanks to changing consumer attitudes. As more women have started to work and are not wearing locally tailored clothes, there was a need specifically for these type of products as regular retail stores were not catering to plus size clothing. Technopak has estimated that almost 30% of the population is overweight and is keen on buying plus size clothing. The category is witnessing a 35% growth rate, which is sure to bring in more players.