Some products—like gardening seeds—are flying off the shelves despite the economy, USA Today reported. Other hot sellers: running shoes, chocolate, wine and gold coins. Recession shoppers are drawn to items that make them feel safe, both personally and financially. “The focus on the family hearth is something that has happened in nearly every recession. It’s, ‘How can I have more fun at home?’” said Paco Underhill, whose company, Envirosell, monitors the behavior of shoppers and sellers across the U.S. and in other countries.
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