This article was written by Scott McMillin from Wholesale Import. They have been in the wholesale and import business since before my time in this industry, and I have seen consistent growth for the last 5 years. Even during these rough economic times, Michelle and Scott’s Wholesale Imports are still seeing sales growth so I asked him how he does … read more »
I cannot help but be amazed at the skill many wholesaler merchants possess to navigate the stormy economic marketplace, bucking the trend and continually growing their share of the marketplace. Dan Mottsman and his sister Paula Brant took over the reins from their parents, who started Western Express Inc 30 years ago. I spoke with Dan and asked him to … read more »
Have you ever taken a good hard look at a warehouse filled to capacity with… stuff? I have. I remember back in the Winter of 2006, I was working with PANASONIC’s North American Division on some Document Solutions sales projects, and it was never less than a shocking experience to see how the warehouse of one particular dealership was stacked … read more »
It sometimes takes years to find a reliable vendor to handle major corporate incentives. While we have tried many different shops to have our T-Shirts, corporate apparel, screen printing and embroidering handles — most have not passed a par mark and we have no placed many reorders. We’ve had local shops mess up our logs, wrong sizes, damaged merchandise, etc,,,. … read more »
It might sound funny, but it’s true… wholesale lobster — that venerable stuff of fine-dining menus everywhere — is going for a price that makes hot dogs a more expensive choice for a backyard BBQ this Summer. At the time of this writing, all-beef hot dogs are about a buck more per pound than fresh, live lobster that’s been snared … read more »
Today, we announce the official launch of of our Facebook Fan page for TopTenWholesale.com and JPC INC . We want to see your face there and we want to discuss what’s on our mind with you! Please join us…. Why did we start a fan page? For a few reasons…There is no FUN place where the industry can get together … read more »
I read a fantastic article in the Wall Street Journal by writer Joseph Epstein entitled “In Praise of Shopkeepers.” You must read it: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124770241303048557.html. In this piece, the writer – a fellow Evanstonian (IL) comments on the changing retail in what was once the “Shopping Mecca” of Chicago’s northshore. Epstein takes consolation in the fact that the shopping adventure he … read more »
Trick or Treat? Not really. It’s to get serious about business and prepare for all of those Hallmark Holidays and traditions that bring in the profit and make those uber bonuses possible SO, you sell general merchandise, HBA, novelties, gifts, apparel, etc,, eh?? Alright then, it’s time to think about how and what you are going to ramp up on … read more »
I reckon it’s high time to touch upon a couple of the big USA-based shows coming up in August, and if you haven’t made the decision to attend the ASD Las Vegas Show, maybe it’s time for all you busy wholesale movers and shakers out there to stop what you’re doing for a few seconds… and take a look at … read more »
Hmmm… these are interesting times indeed. According to President Barack Obama, as he addressed the G8 summit of foreign leaders last week; lasting worldwide recovery “is still a ways off.” What he forgot to mention was the fact that wholesale sales rose 0.2% in May, and they were boosted somewhat by a 4.4% increase in auto sales, the largest gain … read more »
