Skincare products containing CBD and hemp have been gaining popularity among the industry. With summer right around the corner and the warmer weather already upon us, suppliers are finding new ways to incorporate cannabidiol in their topicals. As the popularity continues to rise, even the research arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is working […]
June 2021 Issue
Keep Shelves Stocked with Made in USA Products
Many retailers across the U.S. are facing the issue of empty shelves due to supply chain issues that were escalated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Buying products that are made in the U.S. can greatly help to not only get merchandise in on time, but also to save some money on shipping costs. Customers today […]
SJT Enterprises Announces New National Sales Manager
SJT Enterprises, a 36-year consumer products company, recently announced the addition of a new National Sales Manager. Greg Garton, who has been in the gift/souvenir industry for decades and was most recently with Stickers by Sandstone, has been chosen for this role. “I am ecstatic Greg is coming on board as SJT’s Sales Manager,” Tim […]
PROJECT Presents 2021 Global Event Calendar
PROJECT, the leading menswear trade event platform organized by Informa Markets Fashion — host to premier fashion trade events including, MAGIC, COTERIE, and SOURCING at MAGIC — announced a return to in-person events in the second half of 2021 with refocused business and merchandising strategies aimed at better convening target market segments and evolved industry […]
Hope on the Horizon with Deloitte’s Global State of the Consumer Tracker
Deloitte released data from the latest wave of its Global State of the Consumer Tracker, a series of monthly surveys around the globe, that shows there is some hope on the horizon one year after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. In the survey, consumers reported the lowest anxiety levels since April 2020 and safety […]
Unmatched Quality from USA Medical
Transparency, honesty, and a premium product line are what make USA Medical stand out from the other CBD and Hemp brands. Their organic, potent, and broad-spectrum CBD oil and softgels are tested and approved by experts to deliver products that work. From Nature to Science Hemp-based, organic, and GMO-free CBD is the foundation of everything […]
Endless Resources at the Philadelphia Gift Show
The Philadelphia Gift Show is back with an in-person event at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, taking place from July 25-28, 2021. This is their first show after a year long break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but now that both consumers and retailers are more comfortable with in-person gatherings, they are welcoming guests back […]
Using AI for Safety & Operations
Artificial intelligence (AI) is growing as an industry, and there is opportunity for retailers to benefit from the integration of AI technology. Businesses are always searching for new ways to improve their operations and increase their return on investment (ROI). In addition to their sales and operations, retailers have other priorities to focus on: employee […]
How to Leverage Amazon Prime Day
We all know that Amazon dominates the ecommerce world. So much so, that they created their own two-day shopping event, this year taking place June 21-22, 2021. Amazon Prime Day started in 2015 as a one-day-only shopping event exclusively for Amazon Prime members and it has since expanded to multiple days with early deals leading […]
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 […]