He looks at a piece of tapestry and it stands out and he assumes this is a more expensive piece than the other and we believe they don't want to fix that piece as much as they do the cheaper products. The most successful manufacturers at this year's convention seemed to carve out a niche market. Nick Johnson of Travelers Club Luggage says in the old days, kids would pack their clothes in their parent's bag. It makes them feel a little more important, too, because they're carrying their own things. Not only that, but they're also helping out mom and dad, which makes them feel better.
Women are another niche market.
According to industry surveys, women make 70 percent of all luggage purchases in America. Several manufacturers are showing bags made of floral upholstery fabric to appeal to feminine buyers. But Gloria Archibald of Gloria Ray Accessories says women want more than just pretty luggage. They want bags and compartments that will hold all the travel items a woman needs to bring on a trip. They need something for cosmetics.