Pallet Bargains from AML

The saying goes, “Someone’s trash is someone else’s treasure.” And while clearance items, customer returns, and surplus inventory aren’t necessarily to be categorized as trash, they are no treasure to full-price retailers looking to generate cash fast. However, off-price retailers are looking to resell these “throw-aways” at a significant discount, taking advantage of forecasting mistakes made by their counterparts in the full-price retail sector. Connecting buyers and sellers has often been a challenge in the business of off-price... 

Green Smoke E-Cigs

The electronic cigarette (e-cig) has quickly become a hot product and a booming industry. Marketed primarily as an alternative to traditional smoking, and not as a therapeutic nicotine cessation device such as the nicotine patch, e-cigs appeal to smokers looking for real cigarette sensations, without the harm of toxins such as tar, tobacco, carcinogens and carbon monoxide. And while many distributors are new to the profit train, Miami based e-cig distributor, Green Smoke, is a self-proclaimed pioneer in the now flourishing industry. “We have been... 

GFD Spells Incense Profits

GFD Imports, based in Ohio, is best known as a distributor of the extremely popular, Wild Berry Incense, but also carries an extensive line of other scented products, including cones, fragrance oils and the newest addition, candles. “We also have a large selection of incense burners,” says Sydney Ferrario, who sells to a variety of outlets including tanning salons, gas stations, head shops, smoke shops, and boutiques. Scented products and incense always enjoy a strong following, but GFD has an edge over the competition, based on sales reports... 

Adopt an Elf, Duck or Bunny

While a child 50 years ago would have been happy to just play with a doll, today’s kids want to use technology to further connect with their toys. ImaginaryKidz.com was created for today’s tech savvy children to experience greater enjoyment with their playthings. “The company started 10 years ago with KrisKingle.com, a website where parents helped kids send Santa a letter,” says Michael Bovill, president. “Then my wife, Alexandra, started writing a book about Santa’s puppy, named Tracker. We did an interactive site for the book with... 

3D Wall Art

Innovative three dimensional technology has brought lifelike images and experiences out of theaters and into living rooms across the nation. 3D ART has been merchandising its patent pending 3D Art products since 2009. Doubling in size each year since its inception, the factory direct wholesaler now offers a full line of 3D Decorator and Christian Art, with new designs continually available. “We are currently working on licensed 3D Sports Art for the NFL, MLB and NBA, scheduled to be released in 2012,” says Jeremy Lewis, national sales manager....