Historical Parchment Replicas

People interested in the culture and events of the past, frequently visit battle sites, interactive exhibits and museum IMAX movies. However, with the help of the Historical Document Company, history can come to life at home as well. The company offers authentic historical document replicas, and aims to preserve America’s history and help educate people about our rich heritage through parchment paper replicas. For a wholesale price of $0.75 per single page document, independent retailers can sell each replica for a 200 percent markup, from $1.99... 

Odom’s Delivers Truckload Profits

If you ask manager of Odom’s Wholesale, Addison Everett, “How many product lines do you carry and how many individual items do you sell?” he responds, “We sell all kinds of things. We offer far too many product lines to count them all!” And while Everett’s response may seem broad, it is telling of the broad spectrum of product that Odom’s Wholesale both imports and manufactures. While the wholesale business officially began in 1991, Odom’s Wholesale has a history and a family name behind it. Jim Odom was manufacturing and selling... 

Aromatherapy From L&V

Retired from a successful career in the satellite TV business, Luis Santoni, owner of L&V Creations, still remains a focused businessman, operating a family owned fragrance business. As aromatherapy becomes popularly accepted in the treatment of pain and stress, interest increases in home therapy fragrance products. “We have 1,200 to 1,500 customers worldwide,” Santoni says. “That didn’t happen by accident.” L&V carries one of the largest selections of aroma lamps and fragrance oils, and more than 160 fragrances. All products... 

Profit Trends from Monster Trendz

Carrying about 1,200 skus of today’s trendy jewelry and souvenirs, Monster Trendz’ products are popular in the Caribbean and Hawaii, as well as among head shops, smoke shops, gift stores and souvenir outlets. Matt Huusko, founder and CEO of Monster Trendz, describes one of the leading trends known as friendship bracelets, saying, “We’ve got all styles, old and new, deep and wide, and they wholesale for only four cents apiece, with retailers getting $2 and up for them. Usually most of our merchandise sells for a four time markup, so it’s... 

Killerbeads Has Extensive Handcrafted Jewelry Line

For retailers that want to add a touch of class and jewelry to their current lineup, Florida based, Killerbeads, carries more than 1,000 skus and over 15 different product lines. “The original owners went to festivals and shows selling their wares, starting about 18 years ago,” says Michelle Mosscrop, sales and marketing manager. “They then started traveling abroad to Greece, Costa Rica, the Philippines, India and China, looking for new products to sell, and we now carry products from all over the world,” she notes. Killerbeads wholesales... 

JC Sales Gets Personal

Independent retailers who like to see what they’re buying have a friend with the folks at Los Angeles based, JC Sales. While buying on the web is an option, retailers can also walk into the company’s showroom, select exactly what they want in the quantities they need, and come back three hours later to pickup their complete order. “We not only have what they want, but we’ll load their van or truck when the order is ready,” says Wally Lee, director of marketing and technology. “We’re here to help the small independent business owners,... 

Nubani Thrives On Honesty & Value

Sam Nubani talks about how his father, Fouad, started candy wholesaler, Nubani Trading Company, 26 years ago, and it’s a great life lesson in how to succeed in business. “My dad started the company in 1985 with $1,500 and a station wagon,” Nubani says. “He started out small, wholesaling candy, and little by little started adding bigger name companies to his roster; names like Kraft, Hershey, Mars, Cadbury and Adams,” he explains. Fouad Nubani moved up to a van in 1987, and went from keeping his stock in one public storage rental space,... 

Conklin Fashions Shines

Wholesaling giant, Conklin Fashions, started by wholesaling to vendors in the New Jersey area more than a quarter century ago, and has grown so much that the company now resides in a 150,000 square foot building with 12 loading docks, six for trucks and six for trains. “We started out with a measly 100 square feet of space, and look where we are now,” company owner and founder, Jerry Conklin says proudly. “In the early days we sold one item, earrings, and today we offer over 10,000 different items from our six story warehouse.” Conklin... 

Mystical Moments Spreads Success Through Great Customer Service

For 16 years, fragrance oil and incense manufacturer, Mystical Moments, has been steadily building a base of loyal, satisfied buyers through a conscientious effort of delivering both great customer service and quality products. “We started out by making our own incense, and everyone who tried it loved it,” says company owner, Gail Suggs. “We decided to grow by manufacturing our own product here in the U.S.” Today, Mystical Moments covers a gamut of retailers, from mall shops, mom and pop stores, tattoo parlors, new age shops... 

DVDs On a Roll At Mediamix, Selling Well at Various Retailers

Despite what some pundits say about DVD sales not doing well, Adam Hanan, VP of Mediamix Distribution, begs to differ. “The allure is that DVDs are an impulse item, especially when you put them in nontraditional retailers like we do,” he says. “Customers are out shopping for other things, they see our rack by the register, and pick up a favorite film at a great price.” Hanan knows all about the concerns of the retailers he deals with, having been one himself before getting into wholesaling. “We had been running our... 

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