Jewelry Fashion Trends & Styles

Over the past decade, there have been many changes in the jewelry business, some good for the industry and others to its detriment. The Internet has accelerated the transference of information and made products readily available to retailers looking to fill their shelves and displays fast, and with new products. Yet with the price of gold and silver continuing to increase, retailers have been forced to look for new, more cost effective alternatives; high quality costume and fashion jewelry, as well as unique impulse buys, backed by top quality customer... 

Toys and Novelties Update

While a slight economic turnaround has had a positive effect on wholesalers of toys and novelties, other factors have allowed for growth in popular and playtime merchandise as well. Price points, trends and quality manufacturing all play a role in driving sales. Keeping your finger on the pulse of the industry can make all the difference, according to Novelty Poster, a wholesaler who has done well providing the products most demanded by children nationwide. Toy and Novelty Suppliers Keeping Tabs on Trends “Television advertising helps,” says... 

Sky Gift Specialties

Fernando Huerta, CEO of Sky Gift, is a man of many talents and with many specialty retail offers. After 18 years in business, Huerta  has acquired a knack for creating successful kiosk programs, focusing on two very different product lines: jewelry and toys. Most of Sky Gift’s carts are in Las Vegas or California, but Huerta also sells to fairs and inline stores nationwide. When it comes to toys, an interesting and affordable product from China called, smash balls, has become a huge sensation. In the category of jewelry, Murano glass jewelry... 

Strategic Gift Marketing

Gift suppliers and their customers have a positive outlook for 2011 sales, as the economy continues to improve. It takes strategy and planning to be successful in the gift industry, whether in a middle of the recession or during economic recovery. It’s a challenge, but cost conscious wholesalers are prepared, and that preparation makes all the difference for retailers looking to make profits and meet their customers’ expectations. One optimistic gift supplier is Charles Pugh, co-owner of Henry Brandt & Company. “It’s about knowing your... 

International Wholesale

With roots in the independent retail business, International Wholesale of Southfield, MI takes care of its brick and mortar customers. Michael Sheena of International Wholesale comments, “We know the struggles faced by independent retailers, and we aim to be a customer oriented company that is willing to go the extra mile for them.” It was nearly 30 years ago that Sheena’s father-in-law, Sam Konja, had a small convenience store where he ran a small distributing operation on the side, stockpiling goods and reselling to similar businesses. Today,... 

BaJul Beads and Bracelets

Jewelry makes definite fashion statements, and is purchased and prized for its beauty, delicacy, and detail. Offering Modular European Charm Beads at $2 to $3 wholesale, the statement Bajul Imports expresses is one of high quality design for good value. “Compatible and interchangeable with the popular Biagi, Troll, Chamillia and Pandora designer jewelry, Bajul Imports’ charm beads can be sold at a suggested retail price of $5.99 to $8.99, allowing retailers to make a profit that’s triple their cost,” according to Jeff Lewis, president of... 

Consumer Electronics Update

According to the Consumer Electronics Association, the average U.S. household spent $1,179 in the past year on consumer electronics products, including common household items like laptops, telephones and TVs, but also MP3 players, GPS automotive electronics, camcorders, digital cameras, and much more. Continuous technological advances, an array of everyday electronic equipment, and a plethora of accompanying accessories and related services make consumer electronics a lucrative market. Consumer electronics businessman and President of Mobile Net,... 

Hot Novelties by Hot Properties

Hot Properties Merchandising, Inc., an entertainment licensing company founded in 1998, supplies a variety of licensed novelty products at wholesale prices about $10 or less. The obsession with characters and stars of today’s popular culture drives people to accessorize their lives with these novelty items. For example, Hot Properties offers Family Guy talking pens, individually priced at $4 wholesale, and retailing between $6 to $10. Currently carrying a plethora of novelty items ranging from buttons to key chains, antenna toppers, stickers,... 

Wholesalers Redesign Online

Featured Online Suppliers BaJuL Imports, Inc Budpak, Inc. Buy Wise Kole Imports Michelle and Scott’s Wholesale Imports Misumaru National Jewelers Supplies Nova Odom’s Wholesale SPS Wholesale The Patent Magic Plant Trik Topz LLC United Joy USA , Inc Western Express With independent retailers using multiple channels to research and purchase products, many wholesalers have become strong advocates of Internet based businesses. It’s a classic mistake, however, for wholesalers utilizing Internet space as a marketplace to create a website... 

Social Media Next Logical Marketing Arena For Retailers

One of the big shifts in shopping last year was the emergence of social ecommerce, as brands and retailers found that social networks aren’t just a means to extend their visibility, but also a way to pull in more revenue. The infrastructure of the Internet now enables the sharing of information among networks at a speed and scale that has been impossible in the offline world. The fast growing role of Facebook was a constant topic at the National Retail Federation’s Innovate 2011 conference in San Francisco in March. While most retailers’ social... 

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