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Wholesale Christmas Holiday Gifts 2023

Independent Retailer

The holiday season of 2023 is sure to be an exciting time for retailers, as consumers continue to look for the latest trends in wholesale products. To help them prepare, here are some predictions regarding upcoming wholesale product trends for the holidays this year. Any little problem can lead to cart abandonments.

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How beauty brand Glossier went from social media darling to social outcast

Inside Retail

Beauty’s first unicorn, a digital pioneer, the first Millennial-focused brand…five years ago, these were all buzzwords associated with the beauty lifestyle brand Glossier. The brand began as a spinoff from founder Emily Weiss’s notable beauty blog ‘Into The Gloss’. More than 30 products later and with a valuation of US$1.8

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From derma fillers to D2C skincare: Q&A with Dr Naomi

Inside Retail

Well-loved on social media for her no-nonsense approach to the beauty industry and her extensive experience as a qualified cosmetic doctor, Dr Naomi’s products are currently available on her site and at the clinic. Here, Dr Naomi chats with us about what a modern beauty entrepreneur looks like and her frustrations with the beauty industry.

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Behind the rapid growth of online fragrance brand Who Is Elijah

Inside Retail

Fast-growing local fragrance brand Who Is Elijah is on track to hit $3 million in revenue this calendar year as it continues to expand its direct-to-consumer and wholesale presence in Australia, New Zealand and the US, and gears up to launch into the UK and Canada. . It also aims to grow its wholesale presence in the US.

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Top 10 Closeout & Liquidation Suppliers

Independent Retailer

Sourcing closeout and liquidation wholesale suppliers is a great way for retailers to purchase merchandise on a budget. What Are Wholesale Liquidators? Wholesale liquidators are suppliers who have large amounts of surplus wholesale merchandise. Liquidators handle the items major retailers no longer wish to sell.

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Subscription Commerce Snapshot: Discounts are Out, Content and Community Are In

Retail TouchPoints

“Subscription commerce” was all the rage as companies like Stitch Fix and Blue Apron were riding their rocket ships to unicorn status. Now we’re seeing the old school CPGs that have been selling through wholesale channels and are using subscriptions to get further into DTC.”. 3 Ways to Fix the Subscription Commerce Model.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Selling on Amazon

Independent Retailer

Businesses send products to Amazon fulfillment centers and when a customer makes a purchase, they pick, pack, and ship the order. If you fulfill orders yourself, Amazon shipping rates apply, and the rates are based on the product category, as well as the shipping service the buyer chooses. Why is Fulfillment Important?