Product Sources, Retail News & Internet Strategies
Ron Cates, Constant Contact's email and social media marketing expert, was the keynote speaker at the Independent Retailer Conference held May 20th in New York City. Cates spoke on "Social Media & Email Marketing for Retailers," at the annual event, hosted by Retail Minded, a news, education and support publication for boutique businesses. Importantly, Cates shared, people are willing to ... [Read more]
Ghost Armor™ is a proprietarily engineered clear polyurethane film that protects cell phones, cameras, GPS units, game systems, tablets, watches, laptops, MP3 players and more. The product prevents scratches, as well as hides existing scuffs on devices, and gives them a fresh appearance. Made in the USA, Ghost Armor is based on the same polyurethane film used on the leading edge of helicopter ... [Read more]
J.D. Yeatts & Son was launched in 1975 by the late J.D. Yeatts Sr., and sells its brand of products under the trademark name, "Chesapeake Bay Ltd." The product line consists of about 2,400 items in several categories and themes, including Home Décor, Giftware, Lawn & Garden, Nautical, Western and Fleur de Lis. "Our goal is to stay on top of current trends," says owner Robert Yeatts. "We ... [Read more]
The International Gift Exposition in the Smokies (IGES) and Souvenir Super Show (SSS) will be celebrating its 14th annual Gift Expo November 5–9, 2013. "We are so grateful for our outstanding and loyal buyers and exhibitors, and for the overwhelming support they have shown IGES for well over a decade," says co-owner Susan Mills. "Our buyers come first," states co-owner Jerry Mayer. "If our ... [Read more]
Promier Products is a leading supplier of bright, high quality, affordable LED flashlights that provide cool light and use less energy than old-fashioned flashlights. The company recently introduced the Promier Bike Light, a silicone product with two bright LED lights. The lights are water resistant and have three modes, including steady, flash and strobe. The flash and strobe lights are ... [Read more]
By Andreea Ayers Pinterest, one of the fastest expanding user bases on the web, now offers Business Accounts to help you maximize your time on this most social of social networks. Put simply, Pinterest is the world’s largest bulletin board. Users create boards, or collections of images, to showcase their interests. Each image, or pin, in addition to having a caption, has an embedded link that ... [Read more]
Foleo is a technology company that aims to empower businesses with cloud-based Digital Signage, Targeted Advertising and Business Applications, which include Point-of-Sales (POS) solutions. "Small and medium sized enterprises face multiple constraints, yet need leading-edge, affordable solutions to compete with large enterprises," explains Nathan R., co-founder and CEO. "Our 360-degree approach is ... [Read more]
R2B Inc. has developed a new kind of bottle opener, called the Hat Trick, designed to keep the device comfortably close. “I created a bottle opener that attaches to the strap on the back of a baseball hat,” explains Rick Beard, owner. “The opener has a magnet so, when you pop the bottle, the cap doesn’t fall to the ground and people think twice about littering. It’s curved to fit the ... [Read more]
With Father's Day just around the corner and holiday shopping not too far down the road, many retailers are looking for distinctive new gift ideas to spark sales. With that in mind, Sportula Products has designed a line of licensed sports and enthusiast based heavy-duty stainless steel grilling tools and accessories that let men and women alike make a personal statement while tailgating, or ... [Read more]
Consumers who unwittingly expose themselves to harmful sunrays while in a vehicle will delight in the Suncloth, a patented protective cloth. It began when Sheila Bryan, the product developer, noticed dark spots on her forearm, recalls Edward Bryan. It was sun damage caused by constant exposure to UVB and UVA rays while commuting to work in her car under the California sun. "After some long hard ... [Read more]
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