No matter what you sell, air fresheners are a great addition to any storefront. They can easily be placed on or next to checkout counters as impulse buys, and customers can purchase one for themselves or gift a few to a friend. Especially in this economy, ARTS offers affordable air fresheners that anyone can enjoy. […]
General Merchandise
Must-Have College Dorm Accessories
As brick-and-mortar retailers ready their back to school sections, be sure to keep in mind college freshmen who will be moving into dorm rooms. Just like children in need of new notebooks, writing utensils, and backpacks, these dorm room students will be looking to stock up on all of the essentials they are used to […]
Top Quality Wholesale Merchandise
Perfect for general merchandise stores, Sun Devil Service & Supply has just about everything retailers need to fill their empty shelves. From artwork and gifts to one of the largest selections of top selling knives and other self defense merchandise, there are a variety of products to choose from. One of the Largest Selections of […]
How to Drive Impulse Buys Amid COVID Budgeting
With uncertain times still in the air due to the Omicron variant, new research from Vericast reveals that 65 percent of consumers plan to prioritize their expenses this year and will work on building up their savings. That being said, 52 percent of shoppers said a sale would drive an impulse purchase, which is exactly […]
Retail Springs to Life
The weather is warmer, the sun is brighter, flowers are in bloom, and spring is in the air. Retail experts are expecting a huge boom in brick-and-mortar sales come the spring and summer months since the vaccine rollouts are making consumers more comfortable to shop in person. Now is the time to get ready to […]
The Perfect Mask Holder for Home or On-the-Go
Masks have become such a huge part of our lives now, that they are starting to get just as used and abused as our wallets, keys, and cell phones. They all get dropped on the floor, lost, probably gone for an unexpected tumble in the washing machine and dryer, and there is never really a […]
General Merchandise Trends & Products for 2021
The retail industry is still recovering from the economic shutdown in 2020 due to COVID-19, but experts are predicting this year to be a successful one in terms of consumer confidence rising and the industry as a whole getting back on their feet. More specifically, the global department and general merchandise stores market is expected […]
Health, Wellness and Survival Products
As people across the United States stock up on toilet paper and nonperishable food, they’re also turning to self-care products like CBD. From needing help to sleep or calming their nerves, consumers are using CBD and other health products as a part of their daily routine, causing the industry to see a spike in ecommerce […]
Summer Product Trends
It already feels like summer in some states, while the rest of us… still have a ways to go for it to feel like summer, but that doesn’t mean we can’t prepare! In fact, according to our Ultimate Retail Calendar, retailers should already be buying summer products. Are you prepared? If not, it’s totally cool, […]
Improve Your Sales with These Trendy Impulse Buys
Impulse buys are some of the best ways to encourage customers to make a last-minute addition to their purchase at the register counter. It’s always so fun to see what little trinkets retailers have on the counter, and it’s even better when the prices are low. Whether you are a C-store, apparel boutique, pet shop […]