Fitted with a plush bed, minimalistic interior from local artists, and a dining room, Ashley’s goal is to put shoppers in the mindset of where they’ll be using her products most – their bedroom. Lunya (www.lunya.co) is a luxury sleepwear company that designs products crafted to make customers feel comfortable in their most intimate space, […]
November 2019 Issue
Western Express Introduces New Products and Categories
Having been a wholesale supplier for western apparel and accessories for over 40 years, Western Express is expanding their product line to bring even more high quality, authentic items to retailers everywhere. Whether you’re a new or existing customer, Western Express has a little bit of everything to suit your business needs. Currently, the company […]
Boost Your Business Savvy at Toy Fair NY
Toy Fair NY allows guests to see new trends, make connections and get discovered at their annual trade show. With being in the know on all the new experiences, educational seminars, industry professionals and a slew of new products, Toy Fair is THE can’t-miss event for tapping into the $28B U.S. domestic toy market. Toy […]
Creating The Best Holiday Displays
In order to inspire shoppers to buy their holiday gifts from your store, you’ve got to wow them with some truly creative displays. From window lights and Christmas trees to displaying your products in unique ways and bringing mannequins to life, there are endless ideas to choose from. Decorating Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive The […]
Trending CBD Products
Suppliers seem to be getting more creative with how they incorporate CBD into their products. Starting off as just an oil, CBD quickly grew in popularity and made its way into creams, food, drinks, and now even clothing. To keep up with this popular trend, Independent Retailer has some new, innovative CBD products to help […]
How E-Cigarette Regulations Are Affecting Retailers
Vaping and e-cigarette resellers are all on edge with the deaths and illnesses that have reportedly been linked to them. Walgreens, Walmart, Kroger and Rite Aid are only some of the retailers that have decided to pull these products from their shelves. With the developing regulations in a growing number of states and municipalities, businesses […]
Everything Retailers Need For A Seamless Checkout Experience
National Retail Solutions (NRS) just made their POS System better than ever, with more features to make your store run smoothly. This industry-leading Point of Sale Bundle comes with everything you need to offer customers a quick and seamless checkout experience, including robust hardware and state-of-the-art software, with unique integration with Boss Revolution® pinless recharge, […]
Best-Selling Souvenirs
The next best thing after personalized, heartfelt gifts for loved ones are souvenirs from places visited. What’s great about souvenirs is they can be literally anything, from wall hangings and coasters to stuffed animals and scarves, the possibilities are endless. There are many suppliers who will personalize any product you purchase from them, such as […]
The DTC Sweet Spot: Finding the Intersection Between Price, Product and Customer Experience
by Erika Jolly Brookes Ever since Dollar Shave Club’s first video went viral in 2012, the ecommerce world has been fascinated by the rise in DTC (Direct to consumer) retailers and marketing. We’ve watched companies like Casper and Warby Parker rise to fame as the industry celebrates their ability to out-market their substantial, entrenched competitors, […]
Blue Sky Farms Offers Hope, Not Dope
Francisco Bautista wanted to invest in something that could help the lives of everyone. In 2017, after looking at all the health benefits from CBD, he decided to buy some land and start a hemp farm. His friend, Aaron, agreed to come on board to run the farm. Francisco’s investment turned into a business called […]