Wholesale Central, the internet’s leading directory of wholesale suppliers, has introduced a brand new supplier category on their website, Amazon FBA Suppliers, to make it easier for retailers nationwide to find wholesalers that offer this service. Amazon FBA Brings Significant Traffic to the Homepage Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service that helps businesses by […]
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Letter from Our CEO
To all valued clients of Sumner Communications media products: We find ourselves in an extremely challenging and unprecedented moment of history. Our own extended Sumner family has lost beloved members to this terrible illness, and we are mourning alongside you for the loss the of all the wonderful souls gone too soon in this difficult […]
Sumner Communications Announces Promotion of New Managing Editor
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 Ms. Krystina Morgan to Managing Editor of the magazine and its associated web site. Adding to her original duties as editor of The Merchandiser magazines, Morgan will lead the […]
CloseoutCentral.com Launches Expanded Buyer Resources
In response to wholesale and closeout buyer demand, Sumner Communications has launched an all-new and updated design to its’ closeout buyer focused website, www.CloseoutCentral.com. Fully mobile enabled and operating on the latest secure socket platform (https), the new site design allows independent retailers of every size to easily browse the new daily selections posted and […]
Independent Retailer Launches Expanded Ecommerce Content
[Bethel, CT August 21st, 2018] In response to increasing reader demand, Independent Retailer is proud to launch a new and expanded ecommerce content section. “Brick and mortar retail will continue to be a focal point of our magazine,” says Meaghan Brophy, editorial director, “But, in today’s world the distinction between bricks and clicks is undeniably […]
Takeaways from August 2017 Independent Retailer Conference
The Sumner Communications team recently attended the Independent Retailer Conference (IRC) held at ASD Market Week.
Independent Retailer and Web Wholesaler Magazines Merge
Sumner Communications, Inc. is thrilled to announce the merger of our publications, Web Wholesaler Magazine and INDEPENDENT RETAILER, to form a single, strong and comprehensive monthly magazine and website. The new INDEPENDENT RETAILER will continue to feature the vital wholesale business news and product information that store owners depend upon, and will now include the […]
A Message from the CEO
Dear valued reader, This year marks our 25th anniversary serving the wholesale and retail merchandise industry, and I want to thank you for choosing us to help you grow your business. It is an honor to bring you the news, business insights and, most importantly, new product information you need to succeed. Throughout the years, […]
Independent Retailer Magazine Debuts Striking New Design
Sumner Communications’ trade publication now delivers essential industry information in a distinctive, glossy look.
Sumner Communications Announces ASD Winner!
Wholesale industry leader Sumner Communications announces the winner of a new iPad at the recent ASD Las Vegas trade show.