2009 September

While Halloween is a time of treats and sweets, we all know that a handful of candy is no substitute for some quality nourishment. Take a few minutes to read this report on some of the power-packed TopTen List of Advertising Methods that Make the Most Sense for Buyers and Sellers this season, and prepare to arm yourself with some knowledge that will put you ahead of your competition as things heat up this holiday season. Wholesale and retail is a fierce battleground these days, and you’ll need some heavy artillery to combat the tactics and techniques others are using. Don’t be the one to miss this critical information… grab a cup of coffee, and take a look at the point-by-point tips in the story!

Does the thought of being the only one who didn’t prepare for the good times and holiday sales scare you? It should, but it doesn’t have to be your problem if you look for the dollar store-friendly solutions, the wholesale answers, and the discount goods strategies that show up around this time of year. Read the story to find out what you can do to take the fear out of promoting your goods and supplying your customers with everything they need for All Hallow’s Eve…

In the never-ending search for the best opportunities for wholesale and retail seller networking platforms, we bring you the news about the new Shopster Merchant Network. This streamlined and simplified platform for managing your online store is growing extremely fast, and it might be a good idea to sign up for your own free account today!

ASAP Show, where apparel and textile manufacturers showcase their contract manufacturing to buyers, wrapped up its 17th trade show in Las Vegas on September 2. ASAP’s Match Maker and Foreign Trade Sponsor services connected global ready-made garment manufacturers with North American buyers at the Las Vegas Venetian Marco Polo. Between twice-a-year trade shows, ASAP offers Buying Trips — Trade Mission visits to evaluate factories in China, Bangladesh and Pakistan; Fashion International …

After all the hard work surrounding the August 2009 Off-Price Specialist Show, the overall consensus is that it was a total success… and it’s far from over, as the effects of such a large-scale buyer turnout and buyer / seller networking extravaganza will undoubtedly shape the future of shows to come. These are interesting times indeed, made more interesting by the fact that existing partnerships, alliances, organizations, and teams that have made the Wholesale Industry what it is today are being forced into a sort of fast-forward evolutionary process. New relationships in the business are generating buzz, and a new level of expectation is being created right in front of us all. Are you just watching the show, or are you a part of the unfolding story?

The news right now is that anyone who is looking for amazing deals can find them online. Wholesalers that are also looking for a break during the economic tough times can look towards companies that source quality fashion goods… and bring them directly to you, along with a winning attitude in outstanding service. You’re looking for the companies that listen to customer feedback, anticipate the changes in the market, and continue to lead the industry by making the needed changes that smaller buyers demand, in order to stay competitive, so there’s no reason to wait… read on to find out where the action is!