Roll out carts & kiosks, reel in profits

By Patricia Norins

The specialty retail industry — the carts, kiosks and temporary in-line stores that are now everywhere selling everything from iPod accessories to Christmas ornaments — was virtually unknown until highly successful programs were implemented in the mid-1990s. In a little over 10 years, these carts and kiosks have become ubiquitous at shopping malls, airports, entertainment centers and festivals, growing into a $10 billion dollar business. Specialty retail is appealing to many entrepreneurs because there are few barriers to entry.

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