Updated 7/6/2021 As the COVID vaccines continue to make their way throughout the U.S., guidelines including mandatory facial coverings and indoor capacity limits are lightening up. If things keep going this way and we do not have another outbreak, retailers can soon expect the normal shopping patterns. So far, over 144 million Americans have been […]
April 2021 Issue
Let These Vintage Summer T-Shirts Take You Back in Time
Nothing screams ‘summer’ like a fashionable t-shirt you can wear for the entire season. From pictures of gorgeous sunrises and flowers to classic summer sayings, Rockledge Designs is a vintage t-shirt company, offering a variety of trendy styles for every unique personality. Ride the Waves with Beachy Summer Tees Rockledge adds about 25 to 50 […]
Farm Fresh Goat Milk Products from Windrift Hill
As an occupational therapist, Deena Maier saw many patients struggling with skin problems that medications did not seem to help. Doctors would give out heavy duty prescriptions that were harsh on the skin and filled with chemicals. After doing some research, Deena discovered that goat’s milk was considered a great natural therapy and began making […]
Mother’s & Father’s Day Winners
For all of those hard-to-buy-for mothers and fathers, for all of those relatives who say they already have everything they need, and for everyone who says they do not need any gifts, it can be a constant struggle for consumers to find the right present for them. Aside from the average gift box that will […]
Trending CBD Products
As more retailers start selling CBD products, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that any business extracting or manufacturing cannabinoid hemp in New York State must obtain a Cannabinoid Hemp Processor license. Likewise, any business selling cannabinoid hemp products to consumers in the state of New York must be licensed as a Cannabinoid Hemp Retailer. So if […]
How to Save Money with These Shipping Secrets
As ecommerce shopping continues to grow, consumers continue to expect free shipping and free returns, since retail conglomerates such as Amazon and Walmart allow this to be their competitive mark. Indie retailers feel they must compete and eat the cost both ways in order to give shoppers what they want, which is causing friction in […]
New & Noteworthy Made in USA Products
Consumers continue to search for USA-made merchandise, as proven by yet another study done on shopper buying behavior. In late 2020, The Reshoring Institute surveyed nearly 500 Americans across the country, asking if they prefer to buy products that are labeled “made in the USA,” and if they would be willing to pay more for […]
Revolutionary Headband fits like Sunglasses
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 […]
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 […]
