Private label products are becoming more popular among consumers, especially Millennials and Gen Z. According to a study from the Private Label Manufacturers Association, the volume…
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by Eric Goldschein Whether it’s always been your dream to own a brick-and-mortar shop or you’ve decided that it’s time to expand from pop-up shows and…
by Linda Jeo Zerba Over time, consumers’ relationships with their pets have begun to change. Pets are the new “baby” for many generations, especially among Millennials.…
Gift sales are like no other retail category: they include just about every kind of product, from apparel and accessories, home, gift, decor, souvenirs, and more.…
July 11, 2019 – Independent Retailer magazine, the official publication of WholesaleCentral.com and a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumner Communications, is excited to announce the promotion of…
by Lizzie Weakley The front end of your store is responsible for most of your customer experience. A great layout and thoughtful presentation will result in…
Returns have always been a touchy subject for retailers. You have to know your battlegrounds and find that sweet spot to not only keep customers happy,…
Amazon Prime Day is an annual sale event for Amazon members typically held in mid-July. Prime Day, though recently founded in 2015, quickly grew to one…
The past decade has brought about a number of new challenges for independent retailers. To survive and thrive in today’s fiercely competitive market, sellers of all…
In April, employees of Stop & Shop, a grocery chain in New England, went on strike for eleven days. However, there was one notable exception. Marty,…