Retail sales and distribution of CBD continue to grow, and can be found on the shelves of major retailers from Kroger Co. to Dollar General Corp., as well as the leading drug store chains. As consumers are looking for ways to ease their anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic, they are flocking to retailers everywhere to […]
May 2020 Issue
How Businesses Are Coming Together to Help Those Affected by COVID-19
In the wake of all the business closures, lockdowns, and cases popping up all over the world, it can seem hard to find the silver lining in all the coronavirus madness. But in all actuality, there is a small but powerful silver lining, and it’s how many people are coming together to offer help and […]
Denver Mart Announces New Wholesale Market in 2021
Denver Mart recently announced a new opportunity for buyers. The Denver January Market will host its inaugural event from January 19 – 22, 2021. This new market week will highlight their existing Outdoor, Workwear, Footwear, Western, Gift, and Apparel tenants. Denver Mart’s tenant base has an extensive list of recognizable brand names. Their focus on […]
Get Ready for Baby Yoda Season
Ever since the Mandalorian show came out on Disney Plus, Disney’s new streaming subscription service, consumers everywhere have been obsessed with “The Child,” or as many are calling it, “Baby Yoda.” Currently, Mattel’s Baby Yoda plush (available for pre-order at $24.99) is the No. 1 best-selling product on Amazon in the plush figure toys category. […]
Helping Consumers Make Summertime Memories One Fire Pit at a Time
In just ten years, Solo Stove went from offering a simple camping stove to a wide range of camping products that frequently show up on lists of the best outdoor equipment. Between listening to their customers and increasing their product base along with upgrading their ecommerce site, this Texas-based company has more than both their […]
Q2 Trends and Predictions Around the Coronavirus
The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has put many consumers and business owners all over the world on edge. With no foreseeable future on when this pandemic will end and the number of infections continuing to increase day after day, most brick-and-mortar retailers have closed their doors and are relying solely on online sales to […]
How to Keep Your Online Business Thriving During COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed retail. To contain the virus, governments of several countries have taken unprecedented measures such as limiting travels and in severe cases, implementing strict lockdowns, causing many businesses to close their doors to the public. Darkened Storefronts To combat the store closures, many retailers are turning to their onlines […]
Retailer Learns to Survive the Shutdown in Creative Ways
Many brick-and-mortar retailers are struggling to get used to the new normal that the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown at them. Between manufacturers shutting their warehouses down, running out of products, keeping their employees safe and trying to move their entire business online, it’s a lot to take in, but retailers such as Sports World in […]
SJT Introduces New Car Coasters
Get ready for summer road trips and memorable souvenirs! SJT Enterprises recently launched a new addition to their product line: Stone Absorbent Car Coasters. These new coasters have a magnet on the back so they double as fridge magnets as well as car coasters! Now your customers can ride in style and have a little […]
The Different Return Personas and How to Combat Them
Retailers lose more than $600 billion each year to sales returns. Labeled the “ghost economy” by IHL Group, retailers in North America accounted for $183 billion of that number alone. Understanding the importance of returns in the consumer journey is critical for indie retailers looking to stay competitive and succeed in today’s online marketplace. Returnly, […]
