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03/01/2013 - Polarview SunGLASSES are FAA Approved
The hottest trend in sunGLASSES is not as much about design as it is about functionality, according to David Zeuner, CEO of Sunglass Manufacturing Group. "Polarview is a new technology for sunGLASSES that does everything polarized lenses do to block UVA and UVB light as well as reflective glare, but, unlike polarized lenses, they don't block instrumentation. Even in bright light, you can see screens on devices like cell phones, GPS, aviation panels and iPads. All of our sunGLASSES are Polarview." Notably, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the use of Polarview GLASSES, and outlawed the use of polarized GLASSES, for airline pilots

10/01/2012 - A Whole Lot of Love
While romance is in the air year round, there is one special day set aside that celebrates lovers. That day is Valentine's Day, and nothing is more popular for amorous gift giving than greeting cards and merchandise that say "Love." This year, wholesalers are offering retailers merchandise that is both traditional and trendy, giving customers the opportunity to say the age-old "I love you" with a contemporary twist.

08/01/2012 - Impulse Gifts Grab Sales
It is easier than ever for retailers to stock up on gift and novelty merchandise in preparation for successful holiday sales. This is because online wholesalers not only stay on top of hot trends and have plenty of popular merchandise available, they also continue to invest in website functionality that enables buyers to quickly see what is new, peruse colorful catalogs, avail themselves of web specials, and place and track orders online.

06/01/2012 - Evergreen Arctic Chill Towels
Evergreen Marketing, Inc., launched in 1988 by Joe and Marlene Pachino, strives to deliver products that are fun, functional and funky, and Arctic Chill Towels are all three.

03/01/2012 - Conklin Fashions
Conklin Fashions offers 10,000 different products, such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pins, novelty items, body jewelry, sunGLASSES, and reading accessories available at heavily discounted wholesale prices.

11/01/2011 - Novelties & Souvenirs Forecast
Although the economy continues to be sluggish, innovative gift and novelty dealers are finding ways to engage shoppers and bring some fun to a marketplace that desperately needs a few smiles.

09/01/2011 - Great L&H Trading Is Making Business Bright
Great L&H Trading, a discount sunglass and fashion eyewear manufacturer and wholesaler, began its business in China, but quickly expanded to the United States.

01/01/2011 - Kalan's Keys to Success
With a successful history of 40 years selling key rings, novelties and more, you might think a wholesaler like Kalan Inc. would be content with a sure winning strategy.

11/01/2010 - Sporting Goods
Is there such a thing as an industry that's truly recession-proof?

10/01/2009 - Glittering Drinks
FLASHING PANDA offers a line of a dozen different sizes and styles of clear barware that light up in color.

06/01/2009 - Customized Sunglass Displays
Pacific Link maintains an inventory of between 600 and 700 styles of sunGLASSES, which are made at its own factory in China.

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.

08/01/2008 - Close Action from Sperry
SPERRY MANUFACTURING introduces Stadium Zoomz sunGLASSES and night vision GLASSES, and Stadium Zoomz Max, all of which are designed to zero in on action at sporting events.

03/01/2008 - Bamboo Galore
DELIGHT TRADING INC., which specializes primarily in products of natural bamboo, has introduced a Tikki Bar, designed for outdoor use, and a line of bamboo fountains. There is also a new line of tabletop resin fountains.

01/01/2008 - Fog Free Protects Surfaces
FOG FREE introduces the Fog Free eyeglass cleaner.

07/01/2007 - Poker GLASSES
DELTA HOLDINGS INC. offers Hide & See Poker GLASSES. They are sports frames with polarized sunglass lenses, but contain a non polarized clear insert in the portion of the lens where a bifocal would normally go.

05/01/2007 - 3D Drawing Pad
NATURAL PRODUCTS WORLDWIDE introduces a 3D Drawing Pad that turns drawings and written messages into three dimensional stereographic images, when viewed through the special 3D GLASSES that come with the pad.

03/01/2007 - Closeouts for All
Many suppliers of closeout merchandise are breaking down truckloads and even pallets to make buying easier and more affordable for small and midsize independent retailers.