Updated 7/6/2021 As the COVID vaccines continue to make their way throughout the U.S., guidelines including mandatory facial coverings and indoor capacity limits are lightening up. If things keep going this way and we do not have another outbreak, retailers can soon expect the normal shopping patterns. So far, over 144 million Americans have been […]
January 2021 Issue
Hot Selling Products for 2021
Retail success relies on many different things. While a good marketing strategy is a huge key to success and staying ahead of the curve, finding the right products that consumers are looking for is huge to beating the competition. Independent Retailer is here with some of the hottest trends and products that are expected to […]
Your CBD Store – Where Good Health Hits Home
Getting started in the CBD retail business can be a bit daunting with all of the different suppliers out there. Before making a purchase from any company, retailers need to know if they offer lab results, how many different products offerings they have, how effective the products are, and if the price point is worth […]
Toy Association Aims to Bring Industry Back Together for Toy Fair 2021
Call it “pursuing the possible,” or perhaps “optimistic realism,” but whatever the take, The Toy Association is planning to bring the industry back together as soon as it’s safe and possible to do so — and we are aiming for May 1 to 4, 2021 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. […]
What Influences Consumers to Buy From Your Website?
The pandemic has caused a huge shift in online shopping, with over $708 billion being spent online in 2020 – an 18 percent increase compared to 2019. Brick-and-mortar retailers were forced to adapt quickly to keep from going under, which meant that those who did not have an ecommerce website then had to figure out […]
Utilizing Flash Sales to Lure Customers After the Holidays
Once the holidays are over, there never seems to be any reason to shop. Consumers have already spent significant sums of money on holiday gifts, and until the weather starts to get warmer, everyone is bundled up with hoodies and sweatpants. One great way to get consumers back in your store and spending money again […]
Setting Standards for the Highest Quality Hemp Products
As more and more consumers everywhere are learning about the positive effects of CBD, they are excited to go out and try the newest products, but may not know exactly what it is they are buying. Some CBD suppliers promise organic ingredients, pure CBD oil, and high concentrates, but the consumer does not know the […]
Trending CBD Products
Back in July of 2020, the Brightfield Group projected the CBD market to grow a healthy 14 percent last year to $4.7 billion. With Americans facing high unemployment levels, 2020 retail sales did not reach the levels anticipated prior to the emergence of COVID-19, but the industry is still growing strong. Due to its high […]
Made From the Heart for the Home
New year, new products! Sincere Surroundings, a designer and manufacturer of personalized home decor and gifts, is coming out with a few new fancy pieces of wall art this month: Beaded Wall Art and new designs for the company’s Localization Collection. New, Sophisticated Wall Art Featuring a white-washed sign with decorative beads lining the frame, […]
Wholesale Accessories & More at Olego Distribution
From electronics and eyewear to health and beauty and PPE supplies, Olego Distribution has everything retailers could possibly need to stock their shelves. With COVID-19 cases on a continuous rise, be sure to check out their options for masks, hand sanitizers, surface sanitizers, and other protective equipment. Olego Distribution began ten years ago by just […]