• For Buyers
    • Retail News
    • Products & Suppliers
    • Ecommerce
    • Marketing & Management
    • Trade Show News
  • For Suppliers
    • Supplier News
    • Marketing & Management
    • Importing
    • Manufacturers
    • Warehousing
    • Finance
    • Show Exhibiting
  • Wholesale 101
  • Trade Show Calendar
  • Wholesale Products
  • New Suppliers
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Saturday, March 25
  • Subscribe
  • Submit Content
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
  • Advertise
    • Display Advertising
    • Email Marketing Campaigns
    • Newsletter Advertising
    • Sponsored Content
    • Lead Generation Services
  • Top Product Sources
Facebook Twitter Instagram
WholesaleCentral.com Blog
  • For Buyers
    • Retail News
    • Products & Suppliers
    • Ecommerce
    • Marketing & Management
    • Trade Show News
  • For Suppliers
    • Supplier News
    • Marketing & Management
    • Importing
    • Manufacturers
    • Warehousing
    • Finance
    • Show Exhibiting
  • Wholesale 101
  • Trade Show Calendar
  • Wholesale Products
  • New Suppliers
WholesaleCentral.com Blog
Home»For Buyers»Retail News»A Labor Day ‘Ode to Independents’
Retail News

A Labor Day ‘Ode to Independents’

PublisherBy PublisherSeptember 1, 20163 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Email
Share
Facebook Twitter Email

by Denny Dow 

Ode to Independent RetailersDetermination, grit, strength, and a bulletproof work ethic define the American worker. American workers build and reinforce our future through their dedication to getting the job done today. This Labor Day, we pause to salute the drive and perseverance of those who work for themselves and work together to contribute to the strength and prosperity of our country. We sometimes take for granted what is built on the backs of those who pour their hearts, brains and bodies into their work.

We would like to give an ode to those bold independent workers: Those who have what it takes to go their own way and blaze their own path. Many of us will gather together for one last summer cookout this Labor Day, much like independent hard-working business owners bring the local community together every day.

As those yearly cookouts bring back memories of the moments and faces that have since passed, there’s nostalgia that comes about when thinking of your neighborhood hardware store. Or, of the gentleman your dad grew up with who has been selling tractors since Nixon was in office. If you’re old enough, you probably remember the smiling faces behind every storefront in your hometown. Independents were an integral part of the landscape, part of the tapestry of every town, and they still are today.

It’s no secret that consumers love choice. And as a millennial, the writer of this ode is admittedly a part of the generation that puts convenience on the top of the must-have list, too. However, no customer will ever look poorly upon being treated as family, upon loyalty, or upon passionate knowledge. We just may need a reminder now and then that something good like that exists – and Labor Day is the perfect time for reflection.

In today’s world where everything seems so unstable, superficial, and opaque, it’s nice to know that those passionate small-town local-owned independents are still there. It’s good to see they’re providing the bedrock for community business, pushing along the area economy. There’s also something reassuring about knowing your money is staying local. There’s something special in your purchase from an independent retailer, when it means you are part of a network of loyal local customers and dependable independent retailers boosting your own local economy. People, free to choose, work with those who have chosen to be independent, and the whole town benefits as a result. To quote John Mellencamp – “Ain’t that America?”

So here’s to you, independent dealers, independent retailers, independent business owners, and independent American workers. As all of us reflect and celebrate the workers that built this country and continue to make it hum along, we want to reach out and thank our independents this Labor Day for embodying the spirit of America.

 

holiday and seasonal September 2016 Issue small business
Share. Facebook Twitter Email
Previous ArticleThe September 2016 Issue of Independent Retailer Magazine is Available Now!
Next Article Made in the USA Products for Better Business

Related Posts

Top Wholesale Easter Products

February 27, 2023

5 Essential Tax Season Preparation Tips

January 24, 2023

Technology to Prepare Your Store for the Future

January 19, 2023
Sign Up for Buyer Updates
WholesaleCentral.com

Join the Buyer's Network

Get news & updates only for retailers.

Latest Posts

Amazon Return Pallets For Sale: How to Profit

March 20, 2023

2023 Wholesale Apparel Trends

March 14, 2023

Top Wholesale Easter Products

February 27, 2023

The Future of Sustainable Manufacturing is a Hybrid Approach

February 23, 2023

Make Money with Foreign-Trade Zones

February 22, 2023

Overstock Liquidations

January 25, 2023
how-to
Wholesale 101 for Buyers

Amazon Return Pallets For Sale: How to Profit

March 20, 202311 Mins Read

A big trend among some online sellers is buying Amazon return pallets and overstock and…

Product News

Overstock Liquidations

January 25, 20236 Mins Read

Overstock inventory refers to the excess goods or merchandise that a retailer has on hand…

Retail News

5 Essential Tax Season Preparation Tips

January 24, 202310 Mins Read

Are you ready for tax season? April 18 is approaching quickly, and many day-to-day decisions…

Wholesale 101 for Buyers

How to Create a Google Business Profile

January 18, 20236 Mins Read

Looking for new ways to get your brand noticed? Creating a Google Business Profile can…

  • About Us
  • Subscribe
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Find Wholesale Sources
WholesaleCentral.com

Join the Buyer's Network

Get news & updates only for retailers.

Follow Us:

Copyright © 2023. Sumner Communications, Inc..

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.