The weather is warmer, the sun is brighter, flowers are in bloom, and spring is in the air. Retail experts are expecting a huge boom in brick-and-mortar sales come the spring and summer months since the vaccine rollouts are making consumers more comfortable to shop in person. Now is the time to get ready to […]
General Merchandise
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 […]
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 […]
Health, Wellness and Survival Products
As people across the United States stock up on toilet paper and nonperishable food, they’re also turning to self-care products like CBD. From needing help to sleep or calming their nerves, consumers are using CBD and other health products as a part of their daily routine, causing the industry to see a spike in ecommerce […]
Summer Product Trends
It already feels like summer in some states, while the rest of us… still have a ways to go for it to feel like summer, but that doesn’t mean we can’t prepare! In fact, according to our Ultimate Retail Calendar, retailers should already be buying summer products. Are you prepared? If not, it’s totally cool, […]
Improve Your Sales with These Trendy Impulse Buys
Impulse buys are some of the best ways to encourage customers to make a last-minute addition to their purchase at the register counter. It’s always so fun to see what little trinkets retailers have on the counter, and it’s even better when the prices are low. Whether you are a C-store, apparel boutique, pet shop […]
2020 Retail Success Guide
The new year is finally upon us and even though the holidays are behind us, the busy season is far from over. Consumers are ready to spend any cash or cards they received as gifts, and then we have the big pain point: returns! *Ouch.* But let’s not get into that just yet, we want […]
Be Proud and Buy American Made
Our future generations matter, and supporting Made in USA companies can further contribute to a brighter and more stable future for the entire country. Independent retailers are the first to know how much of an impact buying local can have on both the community and surrounding economy. Buying from local suppliers has the exact same […]
Trending C-Store and Point-of-Purchase Products
A point-of-purchase display, or POP display, is marketing material or advertising placed next to the merchandise it is promoting. Generally located in the checkout area or other location where the purchase decision is made, this is a very important tool in retail. Most wholesale suppliers will have POP material for retailers to use, which is […]
2019 Products of the Year
This past year has brought many new products and trends that captured the hearts of consumers. Overall, the US has seen booming retail sales for 2019 thus far. We saw a small dip in April where sales slipped 0.2 percent which caused some concerns, but the spring and summer months have brought money and good […]
