2009 January

Something happened while you were keeping your wholesaler, distributor, chain or independent retailer business running through choppy waters. Whether you’re navigating through overstock inventory that didn’t move during the holidays, or whether you’re planning trade deals to fill empty warehouse shelves, here’s a news flash. Waves of demand rippled through the Buyer/Seller Marketplace in just the past couple weeks. In fact, event-driven demand for some products are flooding what is …

Do you want to map out a cost-efficient path into the Wholesale Merchandise industry? Does your business plan include selling thousands of products and merchandise categories to chain and independent retailers? Be a prime product source to discount/dollar stores; grocery, drug and convenience retailers; specialty office, party and gift supply stores. Concord (DollarItem.com:The Better Choice) and Advanced E-Media (Innovative E-Commerce Solutions) have teamed up to offer easy and Complete B2B …

Buyers and Sellers at every step of the product sourcing supply ladder — Manufacturer > Importer > Wholesaler > Distributor > Chain Retailer – need insider tips and tactics to find pre-qualified buyers and sellers. They also want a trusted zone to write orders and make deals. Here are tips to vette new suppliers, attract and sell to the right buyers, source and negotiate the best deals. Think of these …

Headline pulse checks on 2008 holiday sales display words like “bleak” and “dismal” and “below expectation.” After all, everyone knows about the recession, weak economic performance, the latest unemployment stats and an almost global credit crunch. So, take a deep breath. What won’t squeeze into short headlines are micro-trends: sales that swam against the down tide … product categories and sales channels that defied the pull of “dismal” economic gravity. …

Road Warriors and other Business Class hotel guests probably balk at the idea they’re “pampered” guests … not when they are on-call and at work almost 24/7! Still, business and pleasure travelers alike want all their electronics gadgets, toys and tools wherever they go. Major hotel chains are responding, by figuring out the next must-have exercise equipment or personal data assistant tech tool. Smart hotel managers want to install next-generation …

Merchandise buyers know their basic commodity lines — product inventory demanded by loyal customers. Savvy buyers also hawk latest trends, to supplement the basics and pad profit margins. Spring offers 3 good reasons to go buy-sell trend stalking: (1) International fashion shows have showcased latest upscale trends, which start filtering down to all price points. (2) Buyers and Sellers prepare for major trade shows racked up on February’s wholesale calendar …

Resellers and chain store buyers of men’s, women’s, children’s and infant active wear — T-shirts, sweat shirts and pants, sleeveless and long-sleeve T’s — meet the right-priced close-out specialists in wholesale apparel, R. G. Riley.If you’re searching for an overstocks and irregular apparel supplier who sources from leading manufacturers (such as Gildan, Hanes and Hanes for Her, Fruit of the Loom, Russell, Delta and Badger), R. G. Riley Close-Out Specialists …