Intrigued with the way her glasses looked while holding her hair, Janet Laster Purkey MD invented Zazzy Bandz, a reimagined and innovative headband designed to “fit like sunglasses,” providing lift and style without the headache of a traditional headband. Great Pricing & Fast Turnaround Available in a wide variety of colors and designs, patented Zazzy […]
April 2021 Issue
The 2021 Consumer Culture Report
Last year brought many unexpected challenges for both retailers and consumers alike. Shopping patterns drastically changed, most likely for the long run, as well as the products that customers were looking for and needed. Amid all of these changes and uncertainty, it is vital for indie retailers to understand the changes in consumer behavior due […]
April COVID-19 Trade Show Updates
Trade shows across the U.S. continue to be affected by COVID-19. While some shows are seeing success with in-person events, others are being postponed or cancelled altogether. Even though safety still remains the number one priority, one detail remains certain: retailers and wholesalers prefer in-person gatherings to see new products and place orders. There is […]
Highest Quality Air Fresheners
Everyone loves air fresheners. They can be placed inside your car, in your home, and anywhere you like to freshen up a space. From exclusive items to the average brand, R. R. Lalena has every type of air freshener your store needs to keep you stocked and ready for business. All of the different products […]
Lessons from Valentine’s Day 2021
By John Grech, Head of Retail Partnerships at Loop Commerce Valentine’s Day this year looked a lot different than 2020. Yet, in many ways, this year’s holiday possessed a level of normalcy for gifting. Many retailers tweaked their playbooks over the last 365 days to meet the influx of digital and curbside shopping demands. Mother’s […]
Retail Springs to Life
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 […]
State Regulations for In-Store Shopping
Updated 3/30/2021 Things are finally starting to look up from the dark depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumer outlook on the economy is rising, there are less hospitalizations due to the virus, and states are even beginning to lift their restrictions. Guidelines including indoor capacity and mandatory facial coverings are lightening up, so retailers can […]
