Finding the right packaging for your products is super important since it is the first thing a customer sees. The Salon Europack in France surveyed hundreds of French people and found that they were more interested in a product’s packaging compared to the actual product. Forty-seven percent of those surveyed said that packaging was extremely […]
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Back to School!
Getting students ready for back to school has never been as hectic as it was in 2020. In the fall, many schools tried keeping classes in person as much as possible, but once another outbreak struck, students and teachers had to transition to at-home learning. School has been so unpredictable that both retailers and consumers […]
Bringing the Family Together One Fort at a Time
As families across the U.S. continue to follow stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19, there has been a huge sales spike in boardgames, puzzles, and outdoor activities to keep the household from dying of boredom. With the ability to build incredible forts, mazes, tunnels, castles, and more, Make-a-Fort can keep family members of all ages entertained […]
Must-Have Sunglasses Styles for 2021
As a fashion retailer or boutique, your mind must be racing over the latest trends for the new year. Since sunglasses are some of the most popular fashion accessories for the spring and summer months, you need to start looking at all of the styles and color combinations that will become the mainstream in 2021. […]
The Safest Play Sand in the World
Playing with sand is a fun and therapeutic activity to do at home. Whether they are in lockdown or simply trying to stay out of the cold, Sandtastik Products Ltd has tons of different sand kits and products to help keep your customers sane during these trying times. From therapy play sand and modeling clay […]
The Perfect Mask Holder for Home or On-the-Go
Masks have become such a huge part of our lives now, that they are starting to get just as used and abused as our wallets, keys, and cell phones. They all get dropped on the floor, lost, probably gone for an unexpected tumble in the washing machine and dryer, and there is never really a […]
Trending CBD Products
The Cannabidiol fad is still making its way around the nation as 2021 continues, with more CBD brands making their debut as well as new and innovative products. The global market for CBD oil is expected to grow from $967.2 million in 2020 to $5.3 billion by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) […]
General Merchandise Trends & Products for 2021
The retail industry is still recovering from the economic shutdown in 2020 due to COVID-19, but experts are predicting this year to be a successful one in terms of consumer confidence rising and the industry as a whole getting back on their feet. More specifically, the global department and general merchandise stores market is expected […]
Hot Selling Products for 2021
Retail success relies on many different things. While a good marketing strategy is a huge key to success and staying ahead of the curve, finding the right products that consumers are looking for is huge to beating the competition. Independent Retailer is here with some of the hottest trends and products that are expected to […]
Health & Beauty Products for the Summer
Health and beauty is one of the fastest growing consumer product categories in the world. Globally, the industry is strong and only getting stronger — predicted to exceed $716B by 2025. Asia-Pacific and North America are dominating sales, accounting for more than 60 percent of the market combined. The popularity of health and beauty products […]
