RETAILOBSERVER.COM NOVEMBER 2025
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Eliana Barriga
eliana@retailobserver.com
Forever and always grateful,
NOVEMBER 2025, VOLUME 36, ISSUE 11
CELEBRATING OUR 35
TH
YEAR
AS THE RETAIL OBSERVER
Elle's View As I See It
It's that time of year again when the seasons have changed, and warm
sweaters, hats and gloves have come out of storage. Final winter
preparations are being wrapped up as the holidays are fast approaching.
November is the month for me to check in on my "Attitude of Gratitude"
meter. It's the time of year when the Debbie Downers and Gloomy Gusses
of the world verbalize their negativity more than usual. The positivity of the
holidays can trigger and throw them into a tailspin. That's where the
practice of gratitude is a huge plus. It is the most important ingredient in
life itself, for health, happiness and the success of our businesses.
Fact: Gratitude is a learned behavior. It is something that we can be
taught, practice, and get better over time. In addition, gratitude boosts our
self-esteem and strengthens our resiliency, giving us a mental advantage
in dealing with stressful situations.
I personally use many ways to track and tune into what I am grateful
for in my life. I have a jar that I fill all year long and read on New Year's Eve.
I also have a journal that I write my "3 gratitudes" every morning to start
my day.
My personal favorite this time of year is the Gratitude Tree. I cut twigs
and arrange them in a jar and cut a bunch of fall-colored leaf shapes and
have friends and family write the things they are grateful for and hang it on
the tree. Not only is it a beautiful fall display, but it is wonderful to share
and experience the rich heartfelt thanks for the people and things that
truly matter and make a difference in our lives. These can be read aloud at
Thanksgiving dinner too.
In this way, gratitude helps us keep our perspective on the many things
we find hard to deal with in our crazy world today. So, use every frequent
chance you get to become thankful and celebrate life with friends
and family.
THE RETAIL
GRATITUDE
CHANGES
EVERYTHING!
PUBLISHER/MANAGING EDITOR
ELIANA BARRIGA
DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING
MOE LASTFOGEL
ART DIRECTOR
TERRY PRICE
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STEVEN MORRIS
MARK POLLITZ
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