In 1998, sales of sunglasses equaled $1.9 billion, with mass retailers accounting for $262 million, optical outlets $406 million, and sunglasses specialty stores $495 million.
Overall domestic gum sales were flat in the late 1990s, though sales of sugar and sugar-free gum continued to rise steadily
the Internet, so-called "infomercials," and television shopping networks boosted sales of fitness equipment.
the increase in sales was partly attributable to the popularity of several films during the early 1980s that featured well known actors wearing sunglasses.
Retail sales in the sunglasses market rose from $361 million in 1985 to $1.5 billion by the end of the decade, reflecting a 100 percent increase from 1980.
The average price of sunglasses rose 50 percent between 1990 and 1997, when a pair cost $23.06, largely on the strength of name-brand varieties.
During the 1960s, sunglasses became fashionable accessories worn throughout the year and were no longer considered seasonal products.
Late in 1989 Communist rule collapsed in Eastern Europe.
Late to bed and late to rise makes a man unhealthy, poor and foolish.
In the late 1800s and early 1990s, many people immigrated to the U.S. With the rise of the industrial age, the United States was perceived as a place of economic opportunity. Approximately 12 million immigrants made their way to the U.S., with most of them coming from Europe, Ireland and Germany. ======================================================= In the late 1800s and early 1990s, many people immigrated to the U.S. With the rise of the industrial age, the United States was perceived as a place of economic opportunity. Approximately 12 million immigrants made their way to the U.S., with most of them coming from Europe, Ireland and Germany.
PC laptop sales figures are slightly higher now than they were five years ago. There was a dropoff in sales during late 2008 and 2009 due to the recession, but they have slowly been on the rise over the last three years.
a rise in demand
The price of movie star's brand of sunglasses will rise because of a movement up the supply curve.