Report released by CGTA (Canadian Gift & Tableware Association) shows that home decor, gift baskets & basket ware, garden & outdoor living see a promising sale in the future in Canada.

51% of retailers reports sales increase in the past 12 months. Even though home décor is still on the list of highest- stocked categories with 26% stocking, comparing fall in 2005, it had drop 14%. The better news is that it's also listed No. 3 in Top-Growth Categories in 2006. Since about half (49%) of those stocking are planning to buy more, 42% will buy the same inventories. And the most popular retail price range reached to $41-$50. Thus, the home décor market will embrace a brighter 2007.

Apart from home décor, the future of gift baskets & basket ware is also promising. Gift baskets & basket ware is missing from highest- stocked categories. Stocking of 2006 has decreased 50%, from 28% down to 14%, while the most popular price range climb from $21-$31 to $41-$50. To retailers, this is a-double good news.

Situation of garden & outdoor living comes the same to basket wares. The stocking in fall 2006 dropped to 10%, and the most pop price range increased $5-$10 to $21-$30.