NEWS BRIEFS

dors to find cute new scarves and other accessories. Spring and summer scarves have faded at Anna Grace, as well as at The Rockin’ Outlaw in Browning, Mont. “We used to sell a lot of them, but not as much now,” said Terry Weasel Tail , who owns the Montana boutique. But as elsewhere, novelty socks have become more popular at Rockin’ Outlaw. With a lot of merchandise and just 1,600 square feet, Weasel Tail uses the ceiling as well as walls and floor fixtures to display items, and rotates items to keep the look fresh.

Boho style fashion jewelry sells well, Weasel Tail reported. But caps are her customers’ favorite accessory. “Those, we can’t seem to keep in stock for very long,” said Weasel Tail. Like her industry colleagues, she realized on a mix of trade show visits and online hunting to keep her shelves fashionably full. ❖