Nostalgic Images Continues Successful Niche in Nostalgic Merchandise

The Great Recession has loosened its ugly grip on the economy, and as some wholesalers illustrate, with the right prices, products and an overall positive outlook, anything is possible in good times and bad. Nostalgic Images, while aware of the dissipation of product browsers and merchandise inquiries over the past few years, still continues to see a steady flow of product orders and loyal customers. The wholesaler’s niche in nostalgic products seems to be recession-proof. “While money is tight, true collectors find the funds to keep up their... 

Profitable Fixtures and Displays

As FixturesandDisplays.com emphasizes on its homepage, “The environment, décor, layout and mood of a retail store means everything to shoppers. When a person walks into your store, he or she makes instantaneous decisions about the feel of the space and whether they feel comfortable enough to spend time there.” As with any tool, a retail display is only a means to an end, and in the hands of a skilled user any retail display or fixture can be used creatively to produce remarkable and profitable results. When an individual feels inspired by the... 

Duke Imports Expands

Initially founded by two employees, with a container of blankets, operating out of a rented storage facility, Duke Imports has expanded in the past eight years and now occupies a 75,000 square foot warehouse to meet the needs of its customers. The home textile wholesaler currently carries five lines of acrylic mink blankets, two lines of comforters and comforter sets, eight lines of microfiber bed sheet sets, and two novelty lines of dream catchers and hair accessories/extensions. After moving to Angola from Kendallville, IN, in 2005, Duke Imports... 

Kole Imports Promises Great Deals and Innovative Promotions

Kole Imports, over the past quarter-century, has positioned itself as a leading and innovative player in the dollar and discount retail industry. For example, when Kole began selling party favors, the company did not want to offer just two or three party favors; they wanted a complete line: 20 to 30 items. It was incredibly challenging in the 1980s and 1990s to come up with excellent merchandise that could be sold for $1. Today, it is even tougher, due to the weakening of the dollar and the run-up in petroleum prices in recent years. That’s... 

Hundreds of Handbags for Your Fall and Holiday Lineup

On average, women buy three handbags per year, own six (or more over the age of 55), and spend between $40 to $65 on average per handbag purchase, according to PurseForum.com. One woman can never have too many handbags, at least not according to co-founder of Aliz International, Rosanna Tran. In fact, her collection consists of hundreds of licensed and fashion handbags. And for wholesale prices of $20 or less, her collection can be part of your store’s collection. Keeping up with fashion is an ongoing process, and retailers are well advised... 

Affordable Greeting Cards for All Life’s Moments

Every stage in life may be unpredictable, filled with different responsibilities and new people, but there is one thing that can be counted on, there is a greeting card to mark the occassion. John Fenwick, co-owner of Stockwell Greetings, agrees, saying, “There are cards to celebrate or recognize almost every important moment in life. People give cards for birthdays, graduation, engagement, anniversaries, retirement and more.” This never seemed more true than during the recent recession, as the sale of cheer and encouragement cards... 

Opportunity Buys Acquires Trippies

While the economy’s slow in recovery continues to plague retailers and wholesalers. Opportunity Buys, Inc., has proven to be an exception to the rule. The young company, with only 17 years in the general merchandise wholesale business, has gained recognition and sales because of its experienced staff, merchandise selection, and smart business choices, including the strategic decision to expand its role and reach in the wholesale industry. Opportunity Buys, took on the roles of importer and designer of goods, in addition to being a supplier, but... 

Walmart Moves To Recapture Sales

Independent retailers received a brief moment of happiness when big box retailer, Walmart, fell victim to economic hardship, helping to even the playing field for the rest of Main Street USA. For months, local discount stores and mom and pop shops have been witness to the fact that even the industry bigwigs aren’t immune to the recession. The Wall Street Journal confirms, saying, “Walmart’s U.S. business, which accounts for 62 percent of its $419 billion in annual revenue, has reported declining sales at stores open at least a year, for two... 

Fun and Functional Faux Hair and Hats

Flair Hair Visors, Ski Caps and Bandanas are fun for everyone with thick or thinning hair, and can be worn anywhere as a fashion statement, a protective covering or for some novelty fun. The comfortable adjustable ski caps, bandanas, and visors with hair are great for golfing, fishing, motorcycle ridiing, hiking in the mountains and anything else you can think of. And if you want to sport the blonde colored hair you grew up with, or go brunette, black, or gray for a day, you have that option. The product line began with Flair Hair Visors, which... 

Discount Wholesalers: Best Practices in the Warehouse and Online

What good is a website if no one can navigate through it? Bryan Eisenberg, co-author of Call to Action, a how to book on creating customer friendly websites, explains, it’s about, “making sure that everyone can get in quickly, buy quickly, then get out again quickly.” Retailers won’t be buying anything if they can’t find it, select it and checkout. Supplying retailers with thousands of everyday necessities, Discount Wholesalers, Inc., utilizes its online space to efficiently and effectively showcase every item it offers.... 

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