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 […]
Holiday & Seasonal
Get Product-Ready for Upcoming Holidays
The holidays don’t technically end in January — there are still plenty of fun events retailers need to be preparing for such as Valentine’s Day, St. Patty’s Day, Easter, Cinco de Mayo, and Mother’s and Father’s Days. Independent Retailer has spotted some new trends in the coming months we want to share with our readers […]
Hot Holiday Products: Buy Now Before They’re Gone!
Sweater This comfy and cozy sweater works great to keep users warm during the cold winter months while also keeping them stylish. The bohemian-chic style is sure to grab the attention of your customers this holiday season. POL Clothing Tel.: 310-715-1370 www.polclothing.com Novelty & Fun Socks All USA made, these socks come in a […]
Last Minute Hot Holiday Products
It’s not too late to snag those last-minute holiday gifts your customers are seeking! With experts saying consumers are most likely to begin their holiday buying earlier this year, there are always those shoppers scrambling around last minute. Independent Retailer did the research for you, looking at all the product trends to see which items […]
Spook It Up with These Halloween Products
Just like anything that’s happened in 2020, no one is sure how Halloween will play out. Even if consumers won’t be able to get dressed up and go Trick-or-Treating, it’s still fun to celebrate the holiday in different ways. Between monster face masks and bone cutlery, here are some spooky fun products to keep your […]
Summer Souvenirs
Souvenirs are one of the best ways to make a sale during the summer. Tourists are always looking for memorabilia to take home for themselves and loved ones, and it’s important to give them lots to choose from. Here are some souvenir ideas to sell in your store: Mermaid Earring & Necklace Gift St Have […]
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, […]
Toy and Game Trends for the Holidays
While consumers are on vacation and enjoying their summer breaks at the beach with friends and family, retailers everywhere are already starting to think about holiday readiness. Toys R’ Us has announced they will re-open a few stores this coming fall, and with mass retailers such as Amazon and Walmart working around the clock to […]
2019 Holiday Readiness Guide
Last year, the average shopper spent over $1,000 on gifts for friends, family, and themselves during the holiday season. Mobile and online shopping continue to gain traction and to steal headlines. However, last year 83% of holiday shopping was done in-store. Consumers continue to utilize online resources to browse products and scope out sales, but […]
Summer Souvenirs for 2019
June, July, and August are the busiest months for vacationers. 51% of Americans plan to travel in July alone. Make the most of summer sales by stocking a combination of everyday essentials and fun surprises. Here are some of our favorite picks for this year. Colorful Sunglasses For beach destination and other sunny tourist spots, […]
