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INDEPENDENT RETAILER magazine is now the official news outlet for Wholesale Central visitors. Each monthly issue is packed with new product ideas, supplier profiles, retailing news, and business strategies to help you succeed.

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03/01/2009 - Brand Names From Continental
For the past 20 years, Continental Wholesale LLC has been obtaining products from some of the nation's largest RETAILers.

03/01/2009 - Bow Wow Bag
PRAIRIE MUTTS LLC introduces the Bow Wow Bag, which is a tote that attaches to a dog's leash and holds all the necessary dog walker equipment.

03/01/2009 - Bargains At Discount Wholesalers
In the face of continuing economic concerns, Discount Wholesalers Inc. is putting particular emphasis on providing its RETAILer customers with, "Everyday basics and consumable products that their customers need," says Saja Stark, sales manager.

02/01/2009 - Trio of Lovable Pals
VITTLE BUDDIES has launched a line of novelty personalities called, Vittle Buddies, which began with, "Potato Pals."

02/01/2009 - Survey: Independent RETAILers best at Christmas
According to a Christmas RETAILing survey by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, independent RETAILers fared better-relatively speaking-than chain stores during the 2008 holidays.

02/01/2009 - Payroll Tax Holiday
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has called on Congress to pass a six month payroll tax holiday as part of any economic stimulus package.

02/01/2009 - NRF Seeks Tax Holidays
The National RETAIL Federation (NRF) has asked President Obama to incorporate a series of national sales tax holidays into the upcoming economic stimulus legislation.

02/01/2009 - Mini Helicopter
HOBBYTRON.COM introduces a line of Ed Hardy remote control helicopters, UFOs and boats.

02/01/2009 - Mall Wants Small RETAILers
As more chain RETAILers shutter stores, pull back on expansion plans or go out of business for good, the owner of Clifton Park Center in Clifton Park, NY, has scuttled its plan to fill vacant anchor space with a single tenant.

02/01/2009 - Kiosks Combine Novelty & Utility
When a kiosk or cart vendor can obtain a line of merchandise or configure a mix of products that combine both novelty appeal and usefulness, he enhances the ability to succeed.

02/01/2009 - Hackers Attack RETAIL Sites
Hacker attacks against RETAIL sites soared in the last half of 2008, rising by 161 percent during the July to November period.

02/01/2009 - Growing Sales With Sunglasses
Sunglasses are among the highest profit RETAIL categories. What's more, they are far less seasonal than in the past. Just look at the celebrities who wear them winter and summer.

02/01/2009 - GPS Tracking from Valor System
The Valor System is a complete personal safety system that uses the latest in GPS, wireless communication technology and the Internet.

02/01/2009 - FTC Studies Minimum Price Rules
The Federal Trade Commission has announced that it will hold a series of four to six workshops to gather information on the impact of a controversial court decision that makes it easier for manufacturers to set minimum prices.

02/01/2009 - Frame Photos in Heart Art
UNIQUE FRAMES & DÉCOR offers picture frames that surround a heart shaped center cutout for photos with colorful designs.

02/01/2009 - Due for a Makeover?
Makeovers have taken to television with great success. But the makeover business is not only booming on TV, it's permeating our image conscious society.

02/01/2009 - CSB and the Ex Factor
As CSB Commodities celebrates its 35th anniversary, it is also applauding a whole new line of unique products based on its groundbreaking, "The Ex," a knife holder in the shape of a human form.

02/01/2009 - Beating the Giant Chains
It is a challenging economic climate for RETAILers big and small.

02/01/2009 - Astrojax Expands Line
ASTROJAX USA supplies an expanded line of the Astrojax three ball yo-yo-like toy that performs hundreds of tricks.

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.

02/01/2009 - Animal Trophy Puzzles
CARDBOARD SAFARI has introduced three dimensional cardboard jigsaw puzzles in the form of animal trophies.

01/01/2009 - USPS Rates Rise
The U.S. Postal Service has announced across the board shipping rate increases averaging five percent. They begin January 18th.

01/01/2009 - Trendy Apparel from Hudson
Hudson Wholesale, a specialist in junior sportswear, targets smaller, independent RETAILers with fresh, trendy merchandise that can be ordered in small quantities.

01/01/2009 - Top Line Fragrances
When FragranceNet.com began selling fragrances in 1997, it carried name brand and designer lines, not knock offs or look-alikes.

01/01/2009 - RETAILing to Etailing
Independent RETAIL businesses still without a website are not alone. According to a recent study by research firm, Warrillow & Co., a whopping 59 percent of small businesses do not have a site yet.

01/01/2009 - Relaxed Return Policies
More than half (52 percent) of RETAILers surveyed by the National RETAIL Federation (NRF) said their return policies for the holiday season will be more lenient than for the rest of the year.

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 - New Products or Tried and True?
Successful carts and kiosks stop traffic. That can be accomplished with unique products that passersby haven't seen anywhere else, or with items that add a new twist to enduring best selling concepts.

01/01/2009 - KAAA Car Seat Covers
KAAA CORP. is the exclusive supplier of a series of decorative car seats that also offer protection and comfort.

01/01/2009 - Hot Liquidation Deals on Electric Scooters
Sasser Distributing, the only U.S. distributor for the electric HCF scooter, has announced a fantastic buying opportunity in these eco-conscious times.

01/01/2009 - Excess Holiday Inventory
With the holidays receding in the rearview mirror, RETAILers from all niches will need to send back pallets of excess merchandise inventory.

01/01/2009 - Color Me Flip Flops
FAP FOOTWEAR introduces Crayola Color Me Flip Flops, flip flops for children that come with three Crayola brand markers and have whimsical outlines that kids can color.

01/01/2009 - Barack Obama Products
HEAVENLY BODY PRODUCTS has a large and diverse inventory of Obama products.

01/01/2009 - Accessories for Handhelds
DOUBLE DRAGONS DIGITALMATES INC. offers more than 500 different accessory items for iPods, cell phones, PDAs, MP3 and MP4 players and other hand held electronic devices.

12/01/2008 - Wow! On Windows
WOWINDOWS LLC offers themed art, printed on a plastic film, that goes over windows and illuminates the illustrations from the interior house lights after dark, and from sunlight during the day.

12/01/2008 - Wine Whisk
BEAD SPROUTS LP has developed Wine Whisk, a dual purpose device that aerates wine in the glass and then seals the bottle.

12/01/2008 - Web Video Marketing Soars
RETAILers will increase their spending on online video marketing campaigns at an annual growth rate of 73 percent over the next several years, according to a Forrester Research study.

12/01/2008 - Walking Sticks & Survival Kits
WHISTLE CREEK manufactures approximately 50 different designs of wooden walking and hiking sticks.

12/01/2008 - Vapor Stores
This company carries eight brands of vaporizers, including Vapor Tower, which it designed and manufactures.

12/01/2008 - Topless Mermaid Lures
LUSCIOUS LURE has extended its line of fishing lures adorned with mermaids.

12/01/2008 - Top Reggae DVDs
KEELING REGGAE VIDEO & DVD specializes in authentic reggae music and DVDs.

12/01/2008 - Tattoos Help Needy
TATTOOS WITH A PURPOSE are offered in seven different kits, each designed to provide help to people in need under different circumstances.

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 - Swiss Watches for All Buyers
SwissOutpost.com, a carrier of high - end Wenger watches, is one of only two companies in the U.S. privileged to sell products on the Internet that are made by Victorinox Swiss Army.

12/01/2008 - Sunglasses for Helmets
TINT-A-SHIELD offers a product by the same name that adds sun shading and UV protection to motorcycle and other helmets and sports goggles.

12/01/2008 - Sporty Wall Decor
WORLD UNIQUE IMPORTS INC. has introduced iron decorative sports silhouettes that can be hung indoors or out.

12/01/2008 - Shoptopia Merges Bricks and Clicks
Malls in Virginia and Nevada have launched a social shopping site to drive online shoppers to their local RETAILers.

12/01/2008 - Sales Tips for Indy RETAILers
The RETAIL environment is now especially challenging for the small, independent RETAILer who is not only faced with penny pinching consumers, but also with giant RETAILers slashing prices.

12/01/2008 - RETAILers Smell Success with Scented Products
Relatively inexpensive and enjoyable gift products sell all year. Birthdays, anniversaries, baptisms, bar mitzvahs and other occasions prompt consumers to constantly be gifting.