The Wholesalecentral.com article archive is updated regularly with wholesale industry news, new product announcements, product trends, business strategies, and more for the wholesale and retail industry.
11/01/2009 - Souvenirs Update & Forecast
Souvenir companies have understandably been buffeted by the economic downturn in ways that many other businesses have not. |
11/01/2009 - Conserving for Profit
The environment and the economy go hand in hand. |
11/01/2009 - Closeout Central Partners with TMC
CloseoutCentral.com has been selected as the official wholesale directory of the Transworld Merchandise Center. Closeout Central, established by Sumner Communications Inc. in 1996, is the Internet's oldest and most respected closeout directory. |
11/01/2009 - Beads Corner
This company supplies more than 1,000 different JEWELRY and accessory items made of tiny, colorful seed beads. |
11/01/2009 - Ahead of the Trend at FashionWholesaler.com
Charleen Hsieh's innate fashion sense is certainly part of the reason why FashionWholesaler.com is such an successful company. |
10/01/2009 - Unique Selection at Red Barn Ranch
There really is a red barn at Red Barn Ranch Wholesale. It was built in 1910 on what was then a walnut farm, and it is now the warehouse for their inventory of beautiful and diverse products. |
10/01/2009 - JEWELRY and Watches for Holiday Profits
It's not just retailers who need a bright holiday season. Consumers do, too! After holding back on spending and getting by on basics, they are ready to celebrate with gifts that add some sparkle to the season. |
10/01/2009 - CloseoutCentral.com Named Official Wholesale Directory of The Transworld Merchandise Cente
Closeout Capital of America and Top Internet Closeout Directory strike dynamic cross promotional marketing deal. |
09/01/2009 - Wholesale Central hits 600,000 items
WholesaleCentral.com, the internet's leading directory of wholesalers and wholesale products, has reached a new milestone of 600,000 items for sale. |
09/01/2009 - Retailers Sell Accessories
Certain high profile apparel chains are expanding their collections of accessories, trying to boost overall sales and take up some of the slack left by dipping clothing sales. |
09/01/2009 - Flea Marketers Spawning
The current economic slowdown and rising unemployment are spawning a new group of entrepreneurs. |
09/01/2009 - Cracco JEWELRY from Brazil
CRACCO JEWELRY is made in Brazil and has been on the market for 30 years. |
09/01/2009 - Building Brands At Kiosks
Just like any retailer, a kiosk or cart vendor that turns their business into a brand, increases the odds of succeeding and even expanding. |
08/01/2009 - Turning New Profits With New Leaf Trading
New Leaf Trading has turned over a new leaf, restructuring both their market and their products; thus the origin of their new company name. |
08/01/2009 - Trendy Fashion Handbags
WHOLESALEHANDBAGJEWELRY.COM has added a selection of about 500 different styles of fashion handbags to its existing assortment of more than 20,000 different JEWELRY designs. |
08/01/2009 - Top Seller at $5 Store
THE $5 STORE supplies a line of CZ cocktail rings that management reports is the best selling line it has carried in 15 years. |
08/01/2009 - Business Booms at Overstock Avenue
It's 2009, the economy is in a slump, and business is booming at Overstock Avenue. |
08/01/2009 - Auctions at A&W Surplus
Six years ago, after a decade in the wholesale supply business, A&W Surplus in Fresno, CA added weekly online auctions. |
07/01/2009 - Editor's Hot Product Picks July 2009
Editors Hot Products from the July 2009 issue of Web Wholesaler Magazine. |
07/01/2009 - Test Marketing For Success
In his book, "Think And Grow Rich," Napoleon Hill says one major cause of business failure is business owners' propensity to make snap judgments and act on guesswork. |
07/01/2009 - Exploring Free Shipping Options
Since shoppers are interested in buying from retailers who offer free shipping, that service will only increase a merchant's online sales. |
06/01/2009 - Wholesalers Expand Online Offerings
Internet wholesale suppliers large and small are enhancing their online marketing and sales strategies to help their retailer customers get more bang for the buck. |
06/01/2009 - Picking Kiosk Product Winners
While good salesmanship and dedication are essential ingredients to success with kiosks and carts, selecting the right product is critical to attracting attention and making sales. |
06/01/2009 - Opportunity Knocks For Home Furnishings and Housewares
The market for home furnishings and housewares has been affected just as deeply by the recession as any other sector |
05/01/2009 - Popular Peace Signs
PHILLIPS INTERNATIONAL Inc. has added more than 80 different designs of "Peace Sign" JEWELRY to its extensive Cool Jewels line, giving retailers an opportunity to participate in the rising popularity of the peace sign symbol. |
05/01/2009 - JEWELRY with Marbles
GOT ALL YOUR MARBLES introduces its line of interchangeable JEWELRY that combines its patented tension mechanism with multiple marbles, to allow consumers to change colors easily. |
05/01/2009 - JEWELRY and Watches Shine Online
Diamonds, as 007 would have it, may be forever. But diamond sales are a different matter. |
05/01/2009 - Big Success At GTS Expo
The GTS Greensboro JEWELRY & Accessories Expo was held March 21-23, and achieved great success. |
05/01/2009 - Aqua Bling
AQUA BLING has developed a product by the same name, which is a spring loaded decorative clip that can be attached to the neck of any standard size beverage bottle and to the stem of a wine glass. |
04/01/2009 - New Show at Meadowlands
American Variety Merchandise Expo, a new, all wholesale general and variety merchandise trade show, debuts May 31 through June 2 at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, NJ. |
04/01/2009 - More Bling for the Buck
RC JEWELS has introduced a new line of micro pave JEWELRY in which each CZ stone is set into brass with a rhodium finish. |
04/01/2009 - Innovative Products at Silver Streak
Mike Mallon, CEO of Silver Streak Ind., knows how to help his customers move product. |
04/01/2009 - Hemp: Not Just For Textiles
Hemp has been finding its way to store shelves for many years, even without knowing the extensive benefits of such a green profit. |
04/01/2009 - Framing Kiosks for Success
Two suppliers of products for kiosks and carts frame their programs (literally) for attracting attention and generating sales. They are Roseys Unique Products in Monroe, NC and Specialty Retail Sales, based in Rio Rancho, NM. |
03/01/2009 - Study Sees Web Gains in Downturn
A significant group of consumers, identified as, "recession shoppers," indicated in a recent study that they will do more shopping online this year if their financial situation worsens. |
03/01/2009 - SalesOne: Sharing Success With Retailers
One way to describe Mark Hollis, President of SalesOne International, LLC, is a visionary with an excellent sense of timing, who makes many decisions by instinct. |
03/01/2009 - Golden Triangle Shows
Since their inception in Greensboro, NC in 2000, the Golden Triangle Shows have grown to nine shows in three different southeastern venues. |
03/01/2009 - Fashion Accessories Forecast
It's no secret that consumers are scrutinizing their purchases carefully. And while many may deny themselves whole new spring or summer wardrobes, the desire to spiff up for the seasons ahead is alive and well. |
02/01/2009 - Twisteez Crafts Profits
Twisteez is a product that invites creativity. |
02/01/2009 - Fashion Accessories Spring Forecast
"In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity." |
02/01/2009 - Beating the Giant Chains
It is a challenging economic climate for retailers big and small. |
02/01/2009 - Asias Got the Goods
"Made in China" is a tag that most American consumers are familiar with. Asia has long been a great source of merchandise, ranging from toys to electronics to JEWELRY, apparel and accessories. |
01/01/2009 - WholesaleCentral.com Ranked the No. 1 Wholesale Trade Site on the Internet
WholesaleCentral.com (www.wholesalecentral.com) has been ranked as the most popular web site in the Business-Wholesale Trade category on the Internet. |
01/01/2009 - Psalm 23 JEWELRY
PSALM23JEWELRY.COM-LAURA K DESIGNS INC. introduces a line of JEWELRY based on the 23rd Psalm. |
01/01/2009 - Online Buyers Expand Spending
Big ticket items, such as home appliances, have been among the products to be least purchased online. |
01/01/2009 - Marketing Closeouts - The Pleasure Principle
People do things because of the feelings those things create. |
12/01/2008 - Tattoo Print Belts & Buckles
RC JEWELS has introduced a line of belts and buckles that carry unique tattoo designs. |
12/01/2008 - Partnering With Suppliers
Kiosk and cart vendors always need to carefully evaluate the quality and appeal of products they wish to feature. |
12/01/2008 - No-Pierce Body JEWELRY
COASTAL DISTRIBUTORS introduces three new categories of its Wildwear brand, no-pierce body JEWELRY. |
12/01/2008 - Kole Fashion Deal
KOLE IMPORTS has acquired a large quantity of wooden puka shell style necklace and bracelet sets on closeout. |