While shoppers flock to brick-and-mortar stores in search of the hottest summer products, retailers are in the background already planning for the fall and winter months. Inflation and supply chain woes are still the pain point for everyone at the moment, but sourcing merchandise that is made in the U.S. can help alleviate some of […]
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Hot & Trending CBD Products
Out of all the markets that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic, the cannabis industry is one of the only ones to come out even stronger. Not only are CBD products becoming more socially acceptable, but many consumers bought them in droves to help relieve pandemic-driven anxiety. A recent report from Global Market Insights […]
Boost Sales with Gifts & Impulse Buys
With the prime tourist season upon us, this is the perfect opportunity for indie retailers nationwide to capitalize on gifts and impulse buys. Whether shoppers are looking for something to bring home to their family and friends, or you need small influential products that can easily be placed next to registers to increase a sale, […]
Celebrate Juneteenth with These Black-Owned Brands
Juneteenth (June Nineteenth) is the day we celebrate the effective end of slavery in the U.S. African Americans have recognized and commemorated this day for more than 100 years. In 2021, Juneteenth was finally made a federal holiday. Many major companies celebrated Juneteenth in unique ways last year. Amazon sponsored several Juneteenth events this weekend, […]
Celebrate Sustainability with These Made in USA Products
Awareness for purchasing sustainable merchandise is no new subject matter. The trend has been growing rapidly over the years, and new data confirms that this trend is not going away anytime soon. A major study of more than 10,000 consumers across 17 countries shows that sustainability is becoming increasingly important in shoppers’ purchasing decisions, especially […]
The Best CBD Products for College Students
Between dealing with classes, homework, COVID, figuring out what they want to do with the rest of their life, possibly a job, and now the stress of the war happening in Ukraine, college students are under a lot of stress. For students 21 and over, CBD is a great way to relieve some of that […]
A+ Ideas for Back to School Promotions
It is that time once again to begin planning all of your back to school deals and promotions! Now that most students are back in the classroom, retailers can advertise the usual school supplies such as backpacks and new clothes and shoes, but now there is a new problem plaguing consumers: inflation. Even though shoppers […]
Adorn Gardens & Yards with These Outdoor Products
The desire to begin decorating yards and planting gardens is alive and well as the warmer weather continues to roll in. Despite rising inflation, Jungle Scout’s Q1 2022 Consumer Trends Report found that consumers are continuing to invest in home and self-care purchases. Even as we are emerging from the pandemic, 60 percent of shoppers […]
Must-Have College Dorm Accessories
As brick-and-mortar retailers ready their back to school sections, be sure to keep in mind college freshmen who will be moving into dorm rooms. Just like children in need of new notebooks, writing utensils, and backpacks, these dorm room students will be looking to stock up on all of the essentials they are used to […]
Back to School & Patriotic Product Essentials
Rising inflation has been a pain point for retailers in not only being able to sell merchandise, but also in ordering new products and getting ready for upcoming seasons. Even though students are almost entirely back in classrooms, the back to school buying season is still not completely back to normal since consumers will be […]
