We are celebrating seven years of inspiration. Every week leading up a our anniversary celebration on July 22nd, we are going to inspire you with a new list of 7 things to help boost sales! This week we are reviewing the Seven Top Entertainment Trends of 2017:

 

1. Old school cocktails

Everything old is new again and the same goes for cocktails – vintage, classic, old school the classic cocktail is back!  Pull up a barstool, order a martini and check out the rest of the list.

 

2. Board games

Gaming is huge right now and it’s not just video games, board games are making a big comeback.  According to CNBC, “sales in the adult party game segment [jumped] 138 percent this year through November from the same period last year!”

 

3. Integrating technology

This is also called the internet of things (IoT).  Connecting your systems to seamlessly integrate with other systems is a trend that will only continue to grow.  A great example are these wireless Bluetooth speakers from Alpine.  If you’re having a backyard get together, just pull up your favor music app and connect the speakers, instant backyard dance party!

 

 

4. Cooking yourself

Nothing beats a home cooked meal! Wow your guest or customers  with your culinary prowess.

 

 

5. Vibrent colors

Who wants things to be dull and drab, especially when your entertaining?  Use color in your serving wear to brighten up your table!

 

6. DIY food bars

Show your customers how they can stage their own DYI food bar by creating a desert bar in your store. Your customers will appreciate the treat and it may even inspire them to purchase items for there own food bar.

 

7. Relaxing elements

Entertaining can be hard work.  What’s more relaxing than hanging out in the backyard, on a hammock?