We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again… the depression in the global economy has delivered a killer opportunity for the innovators in the Wholesale and Retail Industry to come up with tactics that will bring all forms of consumer spending directly to their front door step, by providing a forum like the… Off-Price Specialist Show in Las Vegas. … read more »
It’s always with quite a dose of skepticism that I see huge, publicly-listed companies like Alibaba taking a shot at appealing to the individuals that make up a market that was once too small and insignificant for them to address before. Sign of the times? You bet. Sign of things to come? You’d better believe it. This is where the … read more »
Yes, it’s official — we’ve adopted an official slogan and service mark to help wholesalers, manufacturers, retailers, importers, exporters, drop shippers, and any entrepreneur identify us easily. A slogan should be simple, self explanatory, and easy to remember. More importantly, it should break down the goals of a company in laymen terminology so that anyone can understand it. We think … read more »
I’ve retained dozens of attorneys and firms over the last 8 years. Finding council who understands ones business and personal needs is not only a daunting and tiring task, but a mission that rarely gets accomplished. It’s no secret that just about every business will need the help of a competent attorney or law firm at some point, and my … read more »
Finding a diamond in the rough is no easy task at a large trade show. Sifting through all the exhibits, 1000′s of wholesalers, and then trying to pin point a supplier you can trust, especially for such a large purchase, is risky and not easy! While I don’t know all of the exhibitors at ASD, especially when it comes to … read more »
PJEE Handbags operates in the fiercely competitive world of wholesale handbags. To gain a competitive advantage and boost wholesale sales PJEE Handbags upgraded their website http://www.pjee.com, expanded their product range and spent heavily on marketing to boost sales. I spoke to Jaclyn Kim co-owner at PJEE to see how wholesale handbag sales were faring with the new website launch. Moreover, … read more »
The show is winding down and the exhibits are being dismantled. So, what’s the consensus??? Given the state of the economy and all the facts surrounding the marketplace, the ASD and China Brand Trade Shows were a huge success. From what we can estimate, and the numbers from the show are not out yet, over 35,000 buyers flooded the Sands … read more »
When you scan trade show aisles or conduct searches for merchandise suppliers to meet Back to School buyer demands, keep this short list of trends and sales strategies at the ready. 1. “Bling-i-tude” Rules Among Teen-Tween Girls this Fall. The economy has dialed down unlimited allowances and high-priced impulse purchases … like $120 brand name wrist bags and T-tops purchased … read more »
Last day in Vegas, getting ready to go home and see my my babies. It’s been a wild time here at the ASD Merchandise show. Overall, consensus: Great job ASD! Way to bring the buyers. All you Top Ten followers, get ready to see some new manufacturers, importers, and wholesalers. From handbags and jewelry, to religious products and DVD’s, you … read more »
I was crunching some numbers for a report to our corporate leadership this week and discovered a startling statistic – only 7.5% of our Off Price Show attendees represent Off Price Retailers. This figure has become highly relevant to us because one of the main reasons buyer prospects (who’ve never been to our event) cite for deciding not to attend … read more »
