Among the product deals is an assorted sunglass pack of 144 pairs, wholesaling for $90 or $0.62 apiece. Offered with a counter display that holds 12 pairs, these assorted frames, colors and styles make for a great impulse buy. “Our sunglasses are offered with a lifetime guarantee. All are UV 400 protected, and come with polycarbonate lenses,” notes Bartholio. Like many sunglass wholesalers, Screamin Dealz claims to stay up on the latest fashions, many times getting ahead of trends and being a trendsetter in the industry. Bartholio pointed out some up and coming trends. “Wider lenses will continue to grow in popularity,” he notes, “and as always, those streamline sports sunglasses will sell well.” It was no surprise that like many other sunglass wholesalers forecasted, Screamin Dealz found that Aviator styles were still a hot trend for the 2012 season.

Other great buys include disposable and refillable butane lighters that start at $0.15 wholesale, men’s and women’s fedora hats for $2 wholesale, and supplements wholesaling for $0.50 and up. “We sell items at 40 to 50 percent their retail value,” Bartholio explains. “For instance, an item that costs $5 retail, we sell for $2.25 wholesale.” With no minimum order, retailers can mix and match from Screamin Dealz merchandise categories and stay within a reasonable budget. “We are a leading stop for many dollar store retailers looking for great deals and a variety of items,” adds Bartholio.

While prices and products are Screamin Dealz’ specialties, the company has also taken the time to focus on POP displays to help retailers market their purchased items in their stores. Similar to the company’s counter display sunglass offer, buyers can purchase large case packs of lighters and novelty items, and display a quantity of nine or 50 at a time with an associated POP display. For other items offered such as apparel and hats, a display may not be part of the package, but Bartholio is certain the product won’t need much marketing. “Our women’s fedora hats and cadet hats are in style,” he says. “Our straw hats and urban hats have also been a big hit, along with jewelry.”

A look at Screamin Dealz’ newest products indicates that the company continues to expand on its variety, testing the market to find the newest trends, and then offering them at the lowest prices. “Our parent company is a trend setting company, and Screamin Dealz is no different,” says Bartholio. Besides the belts, women’s scarves and biker wallets that can be found in the “What’s New” section of Screamin Dealz’ website, Bartholio tells buyers to keep their eye out for mobile electronics and accessories. This merchandise category will soon appear on the company website, he adds.

For more information:

Screamin Dealz
215 N 1800 W
Lindon, UT 84042
Tel.: 720-325-8533
Fax: 801-785-8830
Email: brentbartholio@pugsgear.com
Website: http://screamindealz.com

YooDara Collectibles for Young and Old

What is so appealing about YooDara? Besides the high quality craftsmanship used in making the string dolls, figures made from start to finish with a continuous ball of string, each character also has been designed to speak to a particular and important aspect of one’s life. The legend behind the dolls, according to Johns, is that within the realm of the ninth dimension lives a vast empire of magical beings known as the YooDara. These harmonious people have watched over humankind since time began. Their concern over the human suffering they witnessed, and our lack of magical powers to combat it, forced them into action. They discovered how to move between their dimension and ours, and soon began casting their spells upon us. Although in our dimension we see them as an inanimate object, they still work their magic through people. The legend continues that YooDara live in tribes. Each of them is committed to a noble cause. The most legendary and influential are the Ancient Four. The first is the Power Tribe, and it wields the greatest authority, followed by the Wisdom, Protection, and Good Luck tribes.

Johns admits that there are similar string doll collections, but besides the strong appeal to the public, YooDara offers something to retailers as well. “Dimension 9 and YooDara dolls are different from other products on the market because of our packaging, marketing materials and ability to deliver,” he says. Each character is individually packaged and comes with a disc and web code to access the online world of YooDara. Retailers have the option of ordering a 288 piece display, power panels of 90 pieces, and a counter display with 48 units. And no matter the size of the display, Dimension 9 supplies signage that not only attracts customers, but explains the legend of YooDara in a fast and simple way for buyers to understand. “We strive for unmatched customer service, ship fast, supply an easy setup display, and above all offer fair and competitive pricing,” notes Johns. In fact, the company suggests a retail price of $6.99 per unit, but has found that most retailers are selling the collector’s item for $9.99 apiece. “We are mindful that our retailers make a decent margin of at least 50 percent based on their wholesale cost,” says Johns.

While Dimension 9 sells other unique items and impulse buys like solar powered key rings and personalized toothbrushes, YooDara dolls have truly proven to be one of a kind big sellers. Fans can access a Facebook fan page, a twitter account, and even a YouTube channel featuring a recently released rap song about the YooDara. “We are excited about the buzz. YooDara even made its way into the guest baskets of this year’s 54th annual Grammy Awards show,” says Johns. YooDara collectors and followers of Dimension 9 can expect four waves of new product releases in 2012, and should keep an eye out for new YooDara characters and tribes. “Some of our current characters will become retired, making them truly collectibles. Consumers shouldn’t wait to buy,” notes Johns.

For more information:
Dimension 9, LLC
PO Box 12500
Prescott, AZ 86305
Toll Free: 888-594-9936
Email: social@yoodara.com
Website: www.yoodara.com

Kole Offers Bargains and Varied Price Points

For this reason, Kole has shifted its focus to more and more bargains, particularly closeouts and deep discounted wholesale items. “Today’s consumers are being more selective with how they spend their money, and we feel that offering more items and better deals is a must to ensure success,” says Danny Kole. This doesn’t mean, however, that the best deals come only in the form of dollar merchandise. In fact, throughout 2010 and 2011, Kole Imports has worked hard to establish the company as an, “importer and closeout buyer of all price points.” According to Kole, “We have made huge strides in this area, with over 30 percent of our goods now being closeouts, covering many price points.” Looking ahead he adds, “One of our biggest goals for 2012 is to really rebrand ourselves so that customers understand that we are not just importers, and not just a provider of dollar merchandise. We are much more varied now.”

With a change in overall strategy, the company is confident that its customers will be able to continue to offer deals in their stores that otherwise would not be available. “We have established ourselves as an even more valuable source of merchandise, providing merchandise that allows our customers to increase their profit margins,” notes Kole, “while also focusing on packaging and simple selling solutions for those retailers looking for quick turnover.” One of Kole’s recent purchases is a mix of merchandise that is higher end in regards to household items, baking sets, home décor and other mixed categories.

At the ASD Las Vegas Show in late March, Kole Imports will be showcasing 35 booths (Booths SU1000 to SU1118) of its newest merchandise, as well as Kole’s regular line and all its closeouts. The Kole brothers are also expecting a buzz about the company’s completely reviewed and updated packaging that has been in the works for the past six to nine months. “We have fully recommitted to continuing our packaging at the forefront of the industry, to help keep our customers’ stores looking fresh,” says Kole. It was just a short time ago that Kole Imports added its Promo Pallets line, prepackaged displays of merchandise, available in different sizes: starter pallets, floor displays, counter top displays and dump displays.

After 25 plus years in business, Kole Imports is still going strong, sourcing great products, coming up with new ideas, and preparing for a long and successful future. What sets Kole Imports apart? The company has the ability and reputation to buy closeouts almost immediately, without a long analysis process. Once a purchasing decision is made, the closeout buyer pays immediately, no matter the size of the deal. Retailers then see the Kole difference, as the company offers them detailed product descriptions for easier selection, which includes product name, real quantity in stock, UPC, detailed pictures, weight, brand name, color, length, width, height and more. “We look at our customers as our partners. That may sound corny, but we are clear on one reality: if our customers don’t do well, we don’t do well. Our slogan ‘Your Profit Source,’ is something that we take very seriously as we want to continue to see our customers profit on the merchandise they buy from us,” says Kole.

For more information:
Kole Imports
24600 Main Street
Carson, CA 90745
Toll Free: 800-874-7766
Fax: 800-292-1818
Email: email@koleimports.com
Website: www.koleimports.com and www.promopallets.com

Off-price Merchandise by the Pallet Provides Profit at Low Wholesale Prices

With 19 years of experience as a brick and mortar liquidation company, AML sells a variety of merchandise below wholesale prices and carries one of the largest inventories of off-price merchandise in the business. AML carries nationally recognized brand names and private label goods, specializing in all products that can feasibly be shipped by pallet, lot or truckload, including general merchandise, electronics, health and beauty aids, housewares and home appliances, sporting goods, tools and equipment. “We do sell some product by the piece, depending upon the item and its value,” notes Mike White, VP of Purchasing. “Most of our customers purchase lots of three pallets and up.”

Large order sizes, however, aren’t a problem for most of AML’s customers, as the company purchases products below the typical wholesale price and then offers them at a percentage of cost. “Since we receive the products and pallets as is, our customers should expect 15 to 25 percent of their order to need repair or be discarded,” says White. “However, their profit margin will still be high, as they can sell the rest of the product for full wholesale cost, and many times, only percentages below retail value.” According to White, people are always looking for a bargain no matter the economy, and with AML’s pallets, off-price retailers can provide just that to their customers and make a healthy profit at the same time.

A new venture for AML, PalletBid.com was created as a way to give their customers an opportunity to bid on a vast supply of assorted pallets, truckloads, and lots. Launched in January 2011, PalletBid.com helps retail stores, catalog companies and online stores dispose of surplus inventory by connecting them with off-price resellers at flea markets, auctions, and online. PalletBid.com provides an interactive online marketplace for both buyers and sellers to source surplus inventory, featuring a powerful and easy to use interface, online freight and payment services, downloadable manifests, interactive services, and an innovative search utility. “The basic need for PalletBid.com was to put the inventory we have in front of the buying public,” says Gerald Hughes, president of American Merchandise Liquidators. “That was the reason we were looking at creating a website, because we have a lot of merchandise at American Merchandise Liquidators, and we needed a medium to display that inventory.”

For buyers, the process of signing up on PalletBid.com is very simple. The first step is to fill out a short registration form, and then take a look through American Merchandise Liquidators’ inventory and request instant shipping quotes. Once the account is approved, the user will be able to bid on any item within the inventory, or click on the “buy” button to immediately secure the purchase. To complete the transaction, the next step is paying online with a credit card, or contacting one of AML’s representatives to pay by wire transfer or cash. There is no minimum purchase requirement, and with multiple FOB points around the country shipping is made easy.

For more information:
PalletBid.com/American Merchandise Liquidators
15810-A Highway 59
Foley, AL 36535
Tel.: 251-970-1100
Fax: 251-970-1101
Website: www.PalletBid.com

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Extensive Knowledge and Self Defense Weaponry and Supplies

Ellington is a passionate man with extensive knowledge of self defense weaponry and supplies. His experience has been acquired over nearly 15 years as a manufacturer and wholesaler, and he is still primarily a businessman with roots as a retailer, looking to increase business for his wholesale buyers. “Our goal is to bring retailers the best, most desirable merchandise at the best prices to help them succeed. We want their businesses to grow and make money,” says Ellington. Part of the plan for success is providing a one stop shop for retailers looking for a mix and match of products, or perhaps only a couple of items. “If you wanted to start an account with Kershaw, United, Gerber, Smith and Wesson, and all of our many other brand name items, you would have to apply to all of them, meet their high initial order requirements, and jump through all other kinds of hoops. Even if you needed only a few items, you would have to meet their high reorder requirements. Plus you’d have shipping to pay on all those shipments, and all that tracking to keep up with,” notes Ellington. Which is why he thinks it makes much more sense to pick up the phone and place one order for all your merchandising needs.

With a limited start in knives, stun guns and pepper spray, Self Defense Supply ambitiously grew its product lines to include items such as tasers, surveillance systems and even 30 year shelf life food products. “We are a regional distributor for Mountain House Food. Our 20 year partnership has lead us to be a primary distributor for them, as other distributors and dealers are being shut down. These products are ideal for those consumers who have increased concerns about survival and preparedness,” adds Ellington. Other highlighted product lines are Self Defense Supply’s manufactured line of blowguns and pepper spray. Simply, “You’ll get products available nowhere else! Self Defense Supply owns Avenger Blowguns and is the largest manufacturer of blowguns in the world, so?we know how to do it right. That’s why our blowguns carry a lifetime guarantee,” says Ellington. “Crime Halter Pepper Spray, plus Stunzilla, Panther, and Black Cobra Stun Guns make their home here as well.”

The market is driven by new and unique products, and customers are on the prowl for new products with a purpose. Self Defense Supply is aggressive in learning about trends, updating products, and all there is to know about self defense supplies, as well as the best ways to market them successfully in a retail store. “We actually spend a lot of time, effort and manpower to find the best products to turn profits. We also give retailers marketing signs, sales tips and more, designed to help sell more.” Retailers interested in working with Self Defense Supply are required to fill out an application and create a login to view wholesale prices on the company’s website. “We do not offer up our wholesale prices without this login, as we are not selling to the general public. But we do offer some products as low as $2 to $5 wholesale,” explains Ellington. “And retailers can always expect to make keystone and quite often triple their purchasing price.” Other benefits for retailers include volume pricing, piece quantity discounts, and both single and case pricing.

For more information:
Self Defense Supply
1819 Firman Dr. #101
Richardson, TX 75081
Tel.: 972-644-6800
Email: Use online form
Website: www.selfdefensesupply.com

Travel Accessories for All Traveling Methods

For a low wholesale cost of $1 to $9, along with the help of an eye-catching POP display, retailers can realize profits on some of the best-selling travel merchandise. Among the well recognized product categories in Naftali’s catalog are luggage finders and luggage locks. The company has raised the bar on finding luggage with the patented Easy2Pick Wireless Luggage Finder System, created to reduce stress and simplify the process of locating luggage or missing items. Easy2Pick is the only wireless device that beeps and flashes from a remote receiver that can attach to a keychain, and alerts the traveler when the tag is within 100 feet. The simple one-touch operation and comfortable carrying size makes Easy2Pick very convenient, and the battery is good for up to 100 hours and is easily changed.

Another option to help travelers retrieve luggage is the Easy2Pick LED Luggage Finder System, another patented electronic device that uses the latest LED technology so travelers can pinpoint bags from a distance. Four different LEDs flash a selection of sixteen fully customizable color combinations. “The simple design of Easy2Pick LED Luggage Finder makes it effective in tracking a variety of objects, including camping equipment, tool and equipment cases and bags, and most other case or bagged items. Whether traveling by boat, bus, car, train or plane, it makes the trip less stressful and more efficient,” says Yosi Naftali, president.

Travelers aren’t the only ones concerned about the safety of their luggage in transportation hubs. Security is increasing, as we face daily threats both domestically and internationally. Naftali’s newest line of Travel Sentry Approved (TSA) locks provide travelers with peace of mind and airport security convenience during their routine luggage checks. “Each TSA lock has a special identification mark alerting the TSA and other airport security agencies that they can open this lock without destroying it,” explains Naftali. “Each of these locks has a special code, which is used by the TSA and other security agencies to know which tool to use to open the lock.” Every security screening location at all U.S. airports, and now many international airports, is able to open the lock and then relock it after inspection.

These products, as well as luggage straps, pillows, luggage tags, chargers and more, are available for a broad range of retail stores, including travel shops, luggage stores, gift shops and pharmacies. With the two-sided floor display, featuring an LCD screen for product video, wheels for easy transportation, and two sides to hold the hottest selling merchandise, retailers who want to begin carrying travel accessories can do it with one single purchase. Available for $1,600 wholesale, the fixture promises a return of $3,500 to $4,000 retail. “It is durable, attractive and can easily be replenished after all the merchandise has sold,” notes Naftali. “A PDF catalog is available on the website to browse, and while our customers are there, retailers, wholesalers and distributors alike should feel free to use the online shopping cart to make their wholesale purchases.”

For more information:
Naftali Inc.
20432 NE 16th Pl
North Miami Beach, FL 33719
Tel.: 305-653-1335
Fax: 305-653-1338
Email: Use online form
Website: www.naftaliinc.com

Logic Electronic Cigarettes and Cigar Provide a Variety of Smoking Alternatives

A perfected sensory experience can only be mastered by science, and the science behind LOGIC disposable e-cigs is, “Real Cigarette-Sensation Technology.” According to Howard Panes, founder of LOGIC, “Our technology uses six combined pending patents to duplicate the smoking experience without lighting or burning tobacco. It fulfills a smoker’s addictive craving for the nicotine, tobacco flavor, hand-to-mouth motion, inhalation and vapor.” That isn’t all LOGIC e-cigs offer today’s millions of smokers, as it also addresses the growing concern over cost inflation. LOGIC promises more puffs for the money, with each e-cig good for up to 300 puffs (equal to 25 to 30 cigarettes), depending on a smoker’s frequency of smoking. LOGIC e-cigs are available to retailers for $5.95 wholesale per unit, with a required minimum order of one box, containing 24 units. The product is a good investment for store owners, offering a 40 percent gross profit ($4 profit per unit). LOGIC store sales out sell other brands, two to five times, moving 20 to 80 units per week, per store.

LOGIC e-cigs have become quickly accepted as a national brand, available in over 20,000 locations in less than one year. With the help of POP displays and the company’s heavy involvement in retail marketing plans, LOGIC is a brand that markets well not only for industry leaders such as ShopRite Supermarkets, but independent pharmacies, convenience stores and other brick and mortar stores. According to Panes, “We are highly focused on working with retail stores. We do sell online, but our prices are more expensive than the retailers selling our e-cigs, as we do not want to compete with their sales.”

LOGIC e-cigs are offered in two flavors, tobacco and menthol, and are available with four different levels of nicotine, along with high volume vapor and the same quality puff as an actual cigarette. The decision for a complete disposable line instead of a rechargeable line was based on extensive research, which revealed that customers that have purchased rechargeable e-cigs were dissatisfied with them. The reasons were as follows: they leaked nicotine, lost their vapor, needed to be recharged frequently, poor flavor, frequent changing of filters, and most of all a low quality of smoke to fulfill a smoker’s craving. “Failure to deliver a quality smoke in each and every puff has caused smokers to lose faith in electronic cigarettes and to go back to regular cigarettes. Our four lines will convince a smoker otherwise,” emphasizes Panes.

1)      LOGIC Black Label: Offers 1.8 percent nicotine by volume.

2)      LOGIC Gold Label: Offers 1.4 percent nicotine by volume.

3)      LOGIC Sterling: Offers 1.1 percent nicotine by volume.

4)      LOGIC Zero: Offers 0.1 percent nicotine by volume for those social smokers.

Among the company’s latest products is The Cuban electronic cigar. With over a year in development The Cuban was made to look, taste and smell like a real cigar. With 1.8 percent nicotine by volume, it is mild and medium flavored, with rich, thick vapor and a unique sweet tobacco aroma. The Cuban is good for about 1,000 puffs, or seven to ten traditional cigars. Like LOGIC’s disposable e-cigs, The Cuban is a disposable alternative that eliminates the lingering smell, second-hand smoke, ash, and environmental pollution of tobacco cigars. “The company sold out within 10 days of the product’s release,” says Panes. LOGIC’s impact on the smoking community doesn’t stop there, as it also has released the LOGIC 5 Value Pack. The pack holds five disposable e-cigs, pre-packed for a one week’s supply. Panes adds, “We focus on keeping our products at a high level of quality and on introducing the best line to the market.”

For more information:
LOGIC TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC
615 South Livingston Ave.
Livingston, NJ 07039
Tel.: 973-251-2087
Fax: 973-251-2295
Website: www.LogicEcig.com

Fashionable Beads and Fun Toys

While Huerta has extended his jewelry lines in recent years to independent retailers, boutiques and gift shops, he opened his first jewelry cart about three and half years ago in Las Vegas. The Murano jewelry, handcrafted in Venice, Italy, was a hit from the beginning and continues to do well. Sky Gift sells the Murano items to hundreds of locations, but mostly to shopping mall carts and kiosks. In cart based products, jewelry is without a doubt the best non-demo product out there, according to Huerta. Startup costs are low, which might explain why more and more retailers express interest in doing business with Sky Gift.

The same is true for Huerta line of Brissys Jewelry charms. Released a couple years ago ahead of the fashion craze, the Pandora style beads have grown in popularity more recently. With the prices of gold and silver increasing, these affordable glass, enamel and metal-based beads have found a profitable home among kiosks. “We have what everyone wants, including styles featuring stones, hearts, animals and anything else you can imagine,” says Huerta. “With more than 1,200 different designs in stock, we are sure to have what retailers want.” The choice of a $500 or $1,000 startup package provides cart owners with an assortment of beads, bracelets, necklaces and stoppers. Items such as the metal beads with stones, which are more popular, are provided in a higher quantity. For retailers looking to put together their own package, there is a $500 minimum initial order. Each bead wholesales between $0.85 to $0.95, while bracelets and necklaces are $1.25 and $1.65. Depending on the malls, cart owners can retail the beads at $1.99 to $5 each, or possibly $5 to $9.

And while Huerta’s jewelry lines keep him and his kiosk distributors busy, Sky Gift’s smash balls have a large following as well. The discovery of the smash toy product came via Sky Gift’s connection to the Chinese market. The company has an office in China for the specific purpose of researching new products. All items are first tested in the office, then sent out to “the field” for a second test, in one of Sky Gift’s retail locations. In the case of the smash balls, once they were tested on location the reaction was positive and immediate. Retailers and even fair vendors absolutely love smash balls, according to Huerta. “We sell some RC helicopters, and a lot of people are selling those,” he says. “But the smash balls, only a couple of companies here have them, and nobody has them in packages.”

Sky Gift boasts several websites, highlighting its many product lines; one for the Murano jewelry, Brissys jewelry and one for toys. There are many buyers who will order from the websites, but Heurta reports that in a lot of cases, people are more comfortable buying directly. These buyers will typically go to the website to browse and then call and inquire about purchasing, especially if they are a first time buyer or looking to invest in a startup package.

For more information:
Sky Gift dba Mall Spinners
4280 West Reno Ave., Suite B
Las Vegas, NV 89118
Tel.: 888-977-4648
Email: videofer@gmail.com
Websites: www.brissys.com, www.muranomall.com, www.toysforcarts.com

Kole Imports, one of America’s largest general merchandise wholesalers, has introduced a new offering that promises to change the way the industry does business. Kole Imports has just moved into the dropship business in a big way, with the launch of a suite of software services on a new website. According to vice president of business development, Jason Kole, the new product is revolutionary. Kole comments, “We’ve been working on this for eight months, and we’ve spent hundreds of thousands of dollars developing this program. This software platform is going to change the industry.”

What sets Kole Imports apart? First, a high level of accurate, timely product information on a vast array of SKUs. “Right now we have over 6,500 products, but we add new products and closeouts on a regular basis, and those products become part of our data feed, imported into our Excel and CSV files that are updated every night,” says Kole. “Anyone can go to dropship.koleimports.com and download that feed. It includes our product name, long description, real quantity in our warehouse, UPC, link to item pictures, weight, brand name, color, length, width and height.” For more advanced companies, Kole Imports offers an API solution which allows customers to customize their websites to be able to receive Kole’s quantities on hand in real time, and then send orders within seconds. “We can receive an order, process it, and get it out that day. To get set up and learn how to put Kole Imports items on their site, a potential customer just needs to go to dropship.koleimports.com and follow the instructions,” adds Kole.

Accuracy is vital, especially when so many products are involved. “We have a 250,000 square foot warehouse in Carson, CA, and our products have always been available for wholesale sales. With dropship it takes much more precision, and our data is cleaner than it has ever been in the history of the company. We’re actually 99.7 percent accurate in filling dropship orders, which is an industry-leading standard,” says Kole. In a break from the usual practice, Kole does not offer sales on a per-piece basis. The minimum order is an inner package, which could be as small as 12 pieces. “We’re not shipping one piece at a time. There are no more fees, dropship surcharges, or shipping surcharges. The price on the data feed is the full price for the merchandise. The shipping is added on top,” notes Kole.

How does Kole Imports plan to succeed at dropshipping without single item sales and charging absolutely no fees, whether one time, by the month, or by the package? “We think that as people get more savvy in Internet sales, they are beginning to search for products in small wholesale quantities online, where five years ago they would not do that,” he explains. For example, a Cub Scout leader that needs to buy 48 rain ponchos will now go on Google and search for a wholesale package. They don’t want to go to a dollar store and pay $48 for 48 pieces. Now they can go on any of our dropship partners’ websites and buy 48 pieces for maybe $35, which Kole Imports sold to them for $28.”

Buying in multiple quantities with zero fees, low wholesale pricing, numerous items, and the ability to seamlessly integrate with a customers’ own ecommerce site are the remarkable features that may change the way dropshippers do business. That means Kole Imports is an innovator to watch.  If you are considering adding some dropship items to your online store, take a look at dropship.koleimports.com to learn how to get started.

This story is adapted from an interview with Jason Kole, Vice President of Busniess Development, Kole Imports. Jason can be reached at 800-874-7766 ext. 167 or jason@koleimports.com.

For more information:

Kole Imports

24600 Main Street

Carson, CA 90745

Toll Free: 800-874-7766

Wholesale Website: www.koleimports.com

Dropship Website: http://dropship.koleimports.com

New Merchandise and Old Favorites

Among the company’s most popular merchandise categories are cleaning products, health and personal care, and its original area of expertise, food and beverages. As a wholesale distributor, International Wholesale offers a well rounded collection of food and snack product lines, from beverages to spices, candy to canned food. The business started out selling candy wholesale, as well as food and snacks, giving International Wholesale over 25 years of experience in purchasing, handling and selling wholesale food and beverage products. Sheena confirms, “Candy is still a big part of our business.” With hundreds of items just in name brand candy in a variety of sizes and other snack items, International Wholesale has become a major supplier throughout the country, offering brand names like Snickers, Twix, M&M, 3 Musketeers, Skittles, Sour Patch, Air Heads, Starburst, Kit Kat, Wrigley, and more.

While candy and food products are popular, International Wholesale also carries between 4,000 and 4,500 other items, with new and different stock arriving daily. “We add about a couple hundred new items each week, some lines may drop off, but we are always looking to add more,” notes Sheena. International Wholesale has a $1,000 minimum order, and Sheena says the company’s prices and service speak for themselves, “We usually ship orders within 24 to 48 hours.” Wholesale and volume pricing are available after creating a login or contacting the distributor directly. Sheena mentions, “We do not offer discounts or specials, we already have rock bottom prices. And it is my philosophy that if you need to advertise discounts, you were charging too much to begin with. Here, we start at the lowest possible price.”

Continuing the expansion that Sam Konja started 30 years ago, International Wholesale makes appearances at trade shows to better spread the word of the company’s high diversity and low prices. “We now take a booth at Midwest Market Days, part of the Regent Products Trade Show” Sheena says. “We feature a good assortment of our mainline items, and let new customers get to know us. This year we’ll also be exhibiting at ASD in Las Vegas, booth V2046,” he says. For customers interested in learning more before such events, International Wholesale has created a comprehensive website, where customers can see what’s available on a daily basis and place orders online. Sheena explains, “New customers need to go through a simple registration process online, and if qualified, they’re approved within 24 hours. The website is updated every night, but may not always show real time inventory. Also, we are working on an up and coming specials page.”

For more information:
International Wholesale Inc.
21170 West 8 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48075
Toll Free: 800-337-7565
Fax: 248-353-8801
Email: mike@internationalwholesale.com
Website: www.internationalwholesale.com