Juneteenth (June Nineteenth) is the day we celebrate the effective end of slavery in the U.S. African Americans have recognized and commemorated this day for more than 100 years. In 2021, Juneteenth was finally made a federal holiday. Many major companies celebrated Juneteenth in unique ways last year. Amazon sponsored several Juneteenth events this weekend, […]
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Stunning Easter Basket Gifts for Kids & Adults
Easter is more than just a fun day to spend eating candy with the family, but it is also a significant revenue-driver for many retailers. According to results of the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers planned to spend an average of $180 on Easter in 2021, […]
Have a Shamrockin’ Good Time with These St. Patrick’s Day Products
Consumers are still adjusting to the way they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the looming pandemic. According to a survey from the National Retail Federation, 49 percent of U.S. adults said they planned to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year. While this can traditionally be a holiday where you meet up with your friends or […]
Fall in Love with These Valentine’s Day Products
Valentine’s Day is an important date for economies worldwide, generating massive revenue in several essential sectors. From flower and jewelry spending to dining out and traveling, this holiday is worth over $27 billion in the United States alone. With consumers feeling more comfortable going out in public, 2022 should bring in major profits for retailers. […]
Hot Holiday Products Available NOW
The supply chain is badly tangled, the price of shipping is skyrocketing, and retailers need products now. We are more than 18 months into the pandemic and with no signs of the shipping crisis getting better, businesses need to act fast if they want to get merchandise in on time for the holidays. “The 2021 […]
Made in the USA Holiday Decorations
The weather is slowly getting cooler, the leaves will soon start to change colors, and pumpkin spice is in the air. Before you know it, the holidays will be here and consumers will want to brighten up their homes with all different kinds of decorations. Instead of stocking your store with just any decor merchandise, […]
Trick or Treat Your Customers with These Halloween Products
Halloween is on the horizon, and more consumers are expected to celebrate this year due to the boost in confidence from vaccinations. Last year, many Americans decided to stay home during the holiday because they did not feel safe enough to go out. Many experts expected retail sales to drop drastically in 2020, but this […]
Top Selling Fall Items
Before you know it, those cool autumn breezes will be blowing by and all of the leaves will start to change colors on the trees. Indie retailers need to be prepared and think ahead to the fall 2021 season, and Independent Retailer is here to help. We have a list of some of the top […]
Mother’s & Father’s Day Winners
For all of those hard-to-buy-for mothers and fathers, for all of those relatives who say they already have everything they need, and for everyone who says they do not need any gifts, it can be a constant struggle for consumers to find the right present for them. Aside from the average gift box that will […]
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 […]