Product Sources, Retail News & Internet Strategies
Whether shopping for apparel or sneakers, buyers seek out products that are tailored to their needs. Personalized shirts and iPhone cases are two of the most searched for products on Google, and a growing number of manufacturers are offering the option to modify existing products online. For independent retailers looking to increase sales, customized merchandise is one way to boost profits. Joe ... [Read more]
New site is dedicated to promoting locally owned independent businesses nationwide. Sumner Communications, Inc. launched GoliathFalls.com, a unique directory that showcases America's locally owned independent businesses, thus bolstering the "Buy Local" movement that has been gaining momentum in recent years. GoliathFalls.com is an online resource where locally owned businesses combine forces ... [Read more]
Heritage America by Morco, the retail arm of Morco Advertising Products, has made a business out of finding new ways to present everyday items, particularly thermometers. Morco has been a source for American-made products for 91 years, and continues to refresh its inventory with new graphics for assorted merchandise. New for 2013, the company has introduced a series of products with improved full ... [Read more]
Bryce Tumlinson, president of Blank Stuff, came up with the idea for his business when he found that printed bumper stickers and tee shirts didn't allow him to express his opinion. By creating products with fill-in-the-blank areas, he sought to fill a need in the marketplace for merchandise that offers customers personalized options. Tumlinson soon moved to magnets, which he found were better ... [Read more]
Beach and Nature Company founder, Andrea Montoni, cherished the moments she shared with her son strolling the shoreline and collecting beach treasures. One of their regular activities was making castings using Plaster of Paris to preserve shells, pebbles and footprints, but lugging the necessary materials to the shore was burdensome. Inspired to find an easier way to create plaster castings, ... [Read more]
Boost Fuel Saver, a fuel, horsepower and performance improvement product, is now available for diesel, gasoline and bio-fuel engines. Distributed by Boost Fuel Saver Products Company, the product is a unique blend of oil soluble organometallics. When added to gasoline or diesel fuel, Boost Fuel Saver increases fuel economy up to 10 percent or more, and reduces carbon build-up and carbon related ... [Read more]
While government regulations and business tax laws continue to concern independent retailers, some of the policies enacted in January are having a positive effect on small businesses and startups. The JOBS Act, an acronym for Jumpstart Our Business Startups, was recently passed by Congress as a means of enabling entrepreneurs to raise up to $1 million from the general public. Business owners ... [Read more]
Ubid Deals is an online community that connects individual buyers, corporate sellers and small business operators with a vast array of merchandise at wholesale prices. Kal Memon, president, launched the website in the fall of 2012 after successfully managing his liquidation business, Liquidationglobal.com, a subsidiary of Liquidation Outlet, Inc., since 2006. "Ubid Deals is an online auction ... [Read more]
Greeting cards made in the USA are a top consumer trend, according to the Greeting Card Association. Americans purchase around seven billion cards per year, with annual retail sales estimated at more than $7.5 billion. Whether a stand-alone item or an accompaniment to a gift, greeting cards, like those created by Gallant Greetings Corp. and P.S. Greetings, Inc., generate high revenues within the ... [Read more]
Colorflame torch lighters from Color Flame Kings have red and green flames, and are refillable with regular butane. "They look and feel like $20 lighters, and have electronic ignition and adjustable flame," says Jaime Anast, president and product designer. Available in 10 patterns, from an edgy skull statement to the peaceful dove and sunset image, Colorflames come in a range of styles designed to ... [Read more]
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