All of the trade shows going on right now have vendors showcasing their latest and trendiest products for the 2021 summer season. By now, we are all ready to get out of this cold winter season into the warm weather, so doing some summer merchandise planning will not only lift your spirits, but those of […]
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Bringing the Family Together One Fort at a Time
As families across the U.S. continue to follow stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19, there has been a huge sales spike in boardgames, puzzles, and outdoor activities to keep the household from dying of boredom. With the ability to build incredible forts, mazes, tunnels, castles, and more, Make-a-Fort can keep family members of all ages entertained […]
The Safest Play Sand in the World
Playing with sand is a fun and therapeutic activity to do at home. Whether they are in lockdown or simply trying to stay out of the cold, Sandtastik Products Ltd has tons of different sand kits and products to help keep your customers sane during these trying times. From therapy play sand and modeling clay […]
Hot Holiday Toys
No holiday is complete without a bunch of toys for all of the children. Whether they’re being gifted a new action figure or even some slime, the way their faces light up once they open that present is priceless. This holiday season, give your customers the gift of seeing their child’s face light up on […]
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, […]
Murbles Creates Family Fun for Everyone
Games are a great way to bring the family together and to spend some quality time with each other, and it’s a plus if it’s a game that everyone can play. Murbles, which is a spinoff on the ancient European game bocce, is fit for players of all ages and sizes. Bocce balls are really […]
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 […]
Western Express Introduces New Products and Categories
Having been a wholesale supplier for western apparel and accessories for over 40 years, Western Express is expanding their product line to bring even more high quality, authentic items to retailers everywhere. Whether you’re a new or existing customer, Western Express has a little bit of everything to suit your business needs. Currently, the company […]
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 […]
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 […]
