Wholesale Central and Pinnacle Cart Forge Partnership

Wholesale Central, the Internet’s leading directory of wholesale suppliers, has joined forces with leading eCommerce provider Pinnacle Cart in an effort to make selling wholesale merchandise on the Internet easier than ever before. The partnership launched with the latest release of Pinnacle Cart, version 3.7.11, which includes an automated data feed to Wholesale Central’s proprietary product search feature. In addition to Wholesale Central’s product feed integration, the new version of Pinnacle Cart includes new quality templates, an eCommerce... 

NRF Video Finalists

What is retail? Who better to tell us than those committed to the industry and making a livelihood from it. With sponsorship from the NRF, a national video contest known as, “This is Retail,” was launched to learn more about the role of retail in the U.S. Kicking off the contest, NRF president and CEO, Matthew Shay, announced, “We’re on a hunt to find the best retail stories in America, from marketing geniuses to customer service superstars, to small business owners who are the fabric of every local community.” Between March 5 and 16,... 

Web Sales Top Charts

Digital shopping channels are undeniably a growing trend among bargain hunters, special occasion shoppers, and even shoppers looking for everyday merchandise, enticing many brick and mortars to try their hand at a B2C site. The web has become a powerful resource for fast browsing and convenient purchasing, and as a result, ecommerce merchants continue to generate the most sales. According to an analysis of 100 web only merchants, 59 retail chains, 27 catalog and call centers, and 14 consumer brand manufacturers for the forthcoming 2012 Top 500 Guide,... 

Pet Product Marketing

It is undeniable that the pet industry continues to be a lucrative area of retail, but MarketWatch.com suggests, “The U.S. pet market has yet to come fully into its own.” Shoppers of pet products have shown great favoritism towards high priced specialty retail channels, with discount stores vying for attention, but with a close eye on trends, the pet market can be profitable for any retail outlet. A great resource is the recent March 2012 consumer survey, U.S. Pet Market Outlook 2012-2013, a go-to source for a complete understanding of the U.S.... 

Spring Sales Fever

For many store owners it was an early spring, with warm weather and high demand for spring fashions, and retailers saw a clear boost in revenue. From discount and department stores to smaller brick and mortars, retailers reported better than expected sales in March, a sign that Americans are feeling better about the economy. And as Industry Leaders magazine points out, “Even though only a few retailers report monthly figures, industry analysts believe March sales itself is a strong reason to be optimistic. This is because the numbers offer a picture... 

Effective Merchandising Tips

It is vital for independent retailers to utilize effective merchandising techniques, as an attractive, organized and creative display of merchandise will always get attention. Merchandising is important year round, but it is especially crucial near the holidays, such as the back to school season and Christmas. Drawing attention to your shelves and displays is all about product placement, many times connecting with the senses and in-store advertising. Following are a few tips for more effective merchandising: 1) Engage the Senses. A store full of... 

Krave1001

Vapor Corp., a South Florida based electronic cigarette (e-cig) supplier and marketer, was founded by a team of veteran entrepreneurs with extensive experience, ranging from product and brand development to manufacturing and sales of various consumer products. Now as a leading and only publicly traded (OTCBB: VPCO) electronic cigarette distributor, the company sells its e-cig vaporizers internationally and domestically to wholesalers, directly to online consumers, as well as to convenience stores, tobacco shops, kiosks and many super markets and... 

Sneaker Kandy

Only six months in the making, and Braun and Stash Barski’s Sneaker Kandy is already receiving great feedback. With stellar reviews from the New York Toy Show, New York International Gift Show and Las Vegas Toy Show, Sneaker Kandy is ready for retail stores nationwide. Not only a collector’s item, Sneaker Kandy is a fashion accessory fit for any shoelace and person making a statement. “Kids and adults can mix and wear their Sneaker Kandy to match their personality and their clothes,” says Braun Barski, co-owner. For a low price of $3.99,... 

Happy Cheeks Cleaner

Stop hovering over that strange toilet seat with Happy Cheeks Toilet Seat Cleaner, a portable and convenient spray for quick cleanup in public bathrooms. The easy to use twist cap spray bottle can be stored in a pocket or purse, as easy as lipstick or lip balm. And with a twist of your index finger and thumb, the bottle and its cleaning solution is ready for you to spray, wipe and then sit. As the company motto says, “No more fear for your rear!” Courtney Jeffries, creator and founder of Happy Cheeks, came up with the idea two years ago, and... 

BookWedge

Inspired by the WondaWedge, an inflatable pillow for comfort on the go, the BookWedge is a new product for those avid book readers who want to read by the poolside or in bed with a little more ease. Most reading cushions are filled with beans, beads or stuffing, or made of hard plastic, but the BookWedge blows up like a balloon, weighing only 3.5 ounces and folding flat when deflated. The attached bumper holds material in place, including hard and soft cover books, along with e-readers and iPads. Ergonomically designed, the BookWedge reduces strain... 

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