Last week we posted a Halloween product sourcing item in the Top Ten Wholesale Newsroom. Lots of links for Dollar/Discount Store buyers and others searching for Creepy Accessories and Ghoulish Halloween goods . But – horrors – there was an error in the Hot Tip on stocking Halloween costumes for the hot retail category of Pet Clothing and Accessories. That … read more »

Returned goods represent a major irritation for the retailer. When the purchase amount must be paid back to the customer for returned goods, this runs your cash flow in the wrong direction; when goods are exchanged for replacements, this represents additional costs to you in the areas of inventory handling, accounting, and, if you are an e-merchandiser, the cost of … read more »

1973 Marvin Gaye…ok, I am an old guy. “Old School” as my daughter describes me. How am I going to tie Marvin Gaye into  a blog post about ebay? Simple, have you been thinking of staring an ebay business, maybe for supplemental income? Lets get it on….really, nothing happens without action and effort.  What is holding you back? If you … read more »

As our Country, and more specifically the Gulf Coast, braces for the clutches of Hurricane Gustav we can all agree that ‘we have been here before”. In fact, back in 2005 Hurricane Katrina claimed 1600 lives and caused over 44 billion dollars in property damage as reported by the ISO (Insurance Service office). Monday September the first: Nearly 2 million people … read more »