2010 January

Is it the mother of all trade shows for 2010, or will it be a collision of cultures, as thousands of professionals in a wide variety of industries get together for this monster of an event? Here’s a quick preview of what’s to come in the upcoming Shanghai Expo, and perhaps a few questions and answers that may help to narrow your own search for the right information as you consider the possibilities – and realities – of making a trip out to this historic event for yourself.

Looking at today’s economic climate in China, we’re seeing the results of a long-term plan that has weathered some rather violent up-and-down swings over the past two decades. Like it or not, the PRC has risen to new ranks, as China now edges ever closer to overtaking Japan as the world’s second-largest economy, and nearer to what some speculate to be the end of US dominance over the world’s currency standard. What this means to wholesalers and retailers is really quite obvious, but there are still many things to take into consideration before forming a strategy of your own, as China’s evolving markets form both a tempting and perilous place of business for the next few years.

The balancing act is over, in terms of getting through the holiday season of 2009… and with that comes the stream of indicators and data that lead many analysts and speculators to rethink their approach to getting merchandise moving for the new year. While the initial reports showed a fairly healthy wave of activity from buyers and consumers in the usual markets, the numbers have been revealed, and the results are in. What we’re seeing may come as a surprise to some, but for wholesalers and businesses working to build their market potential in online sales, this could be a year to make some critical decisions, and a time to start preparing for the way things are done in the years to come.

We’re halfway through the first month of 2010, and it’s time to start looking at how gift returns from dissatisfied consumers can be viewed as constructive – even profitable – opportunities for those in the wholesale business. It’s not all about apologies and excuses, as you know… but perhaps more about cementing the goodwill of your customers and even elevating their expectations based on your amazing service. There is another side to the returns scenario as well, and in this story we’ll take a look at return fraud as a major hurdle to overcome during the post-holiday blitz, and the realities of purchasing large-volume returns from retailers who are looking to liquidate their returns inventory.

From humble beginnings comes a multi-million dollar business based in the heart of the Dallas design district, that has continued to amaze customers and deliver on a premise of creating a sleek, confident, and sexy look for women that never compromises on quality. With this in mind, it’s easy to see why our featured wholesaler has earned the respect and admiration of many, and how their product has found a home on the shelves of over 10,000 boutiques across the nation. Read on to learn more about the latest promotion from this awesome company, as we take a look at their new collection… which has been inspired by the festive flair of Mardi Gras…

If you’re one of the unlucky ones who won’t be attending the CES Electronics Show in Las Vegas this time around… don’t despair. Toptenwholesale.com has the coverage you are looking for! With the holiday shopping season behind us all now, and the newly-compiled retail figures for 2009 trickling down the pipeline of information, buyers and sellers are both chomping at the bit to see what can be arranged for heightening the selling climate of 2010… and so far, things look more interesting – and challenging – than ever before. Read on to see what we have to say, and perhaps gain a little insight about the hot items that will be making news about cameras, computers, DVD, electronics, LCD TV, HDTV, and consumer electronics in the months to come…

The numbers are in, and the first week of the new year has retailers and wholesalers biting their fingernails… as they wait to see what the real damage was during the holiday season rush to get numbers up for those cherished end of year results. We’re already seeing forecasts and some impartial data, but the real test will be when the official news is doled out, after the investment community has had a chance to take a look for themselves. Are you going to wait and see, or are you going to forge ahead, regardless of the outcome? Read on to see what some businesses are anticipating…