Independent Retailer

JULY 7, 2022

If you are debating whether or not to start a wholesale business, you have come to the right place. As a wholesaler, you are going to be providing products to other companies at a discounted price. Now that you know what wholesalers do, you also need to understand profit margins in order to make money. billion in revenues).

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 31, 2023

BJ’s Wholesale made the most dramatic moves up the rankings over the last three years, climbing from 27th place to 10th place in 2022. In fact, club stores are gaining momentum across the board, with three of the top 10 spots now occupied by these retailers: Costco (#2), Sam’s Club (#5) and BJ’s Wholesale (#10).

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Independent Retailer

AUGUST 8, 2023

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. With technology advancing rapidly and more people shopping online, it’s important that businesses stay ahead of the curve when it comes to stocking their shelves with popular items.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A new sub-brand and wholesale partnership with Walmart: With Marlow, Brooklinen is officially in the pillow business. Our thought was that it would be easier to promote the benefits of Marlow to a new audience versus convincing a Brooklinen customer to try another pillow. What is the broader vision for expansion via wholesale?

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Instacart has acquired Rosie , an ecommerce platform serving local and independent grocers, wholesalers and retailers, as Instacart seeks to build on its commitment to smaller businesses in addition to expanding its digital offerings. .

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 1, 2023

Instacart Business gives small businesses access to more than 1,200 retail banners across 80,000 stores, including bulk and value essentials from partners like Costco Business Center , Staples , Restaurant Depot , BJ’s Wholesale Club and Gordon Food Service.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2022

A $68 T-shirt might seem like a tough sell, but eight years on, Molnar’s brand Goodlife C l othing has a host of top-tier wholesale partners, a booming DTC business and, most importantly, a cult following of customers that keep coming back. Product that Delivers on its Promise. We’ve built this business in a more traditional, grassroots way.

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Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2023

Woolworths Group’s star performer seems to have been its B2B arm, where its PFD wholesale business achieved a 28 per cent increase, underpinning a 16.4 However, in many areas, inflation remains frustratingly elevated and we need to continue to work hard to provide our customers with great value across their shopping basket.”

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The mass store closures prompted by COVID-19 in spring 2020 could have spelled disaster for equestrian specialty brand Kerrits , which had operated as a wholesale-only business for over 25 years. Once the pandemic hit, our wholesalers had to close their stores, and we had to rethink our entire email plan,” said Florin.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Rakuten is Japan’s largest online shopping marketplace; with 111 million registered users it’s embedded into the daily lives of 90% of the Japanese population. What are the existing relationships with retailers/distributors/wholesalers in that country/region and their capabilities to support you?

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Inside Retail

MAY 8, 2024

This will allow consumers to align and ‘buycott’ from a supermarket that promotes their values. If adopted, this could be capitalised by supermarkets demonstrating altruism and corporate social responsibility – which consumers may consider when deciding where to shop.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Direct-to-consumer strategies have transformed retail, both in the way consumers shop and how brands and retailers manufacture, market, and sell. ” This is contrary to the traditional strategy of wholesale, when brands partner with retailers to distribute products in bulk for sale by those retailers. Another is pricing.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2024

Retailers are pulling out the stops for Earth Month this year: companies like Sephora and REI Co-op are showcasing the success of their recycling efforts, while others including Poshmark and Joor promote the inherent sustainability of their platforms in partnership with eco-friendly brands such as Rothy’s and Marine Serre.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2023

Unfortunately, Nike is facing the headwind of slower demand for sneakers and apparel which is pushing down wholesale orders, driving up inventory, and necessitating more marketing and promotional efforts to drive volume. The sports retailer has reported full-year revenue of $51.2

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Inside Retail

APRIL 24, 2024

The pivot away from Levi’s historically successful wholesale model was first introduced with the arrival of new president and CEO Michelle Gass who has her sights set on taking the brand to new heights. Legacy denim brand, Levi Strauss & Co has rolled out a direct-to-consumer first strategy across its East Pacific Asia market.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2024

Natori can use Albert to target customers who had previously engaged with and/or purchased similar products, registered on the ecommerce site or participated in a promotion. A lot of brands out there have sold to bigger shops where the bottom line is king, but we’re more about our reputation and the product we put out.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Retailers within the pharmacy sector are evolving and exploring ways to best cater to consumers with the creation of one-stop-shop pharmacy retail spaces and superstores. Wesfarmers acquired Priceline’s parent company API in 2022 when CEO Rob Scott saw an opportunity to enter the fast-growing $25 billion health, well-being and beauty sector.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

The retailer procures authentic pre-owned designer goods through direct purchase from the public and industry-specific dealer auctions, and then sells items through online websites, online marketplaces and through various wholesale channels. The new showroom will offer appointment-only visits to promote customer comfort and safety.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2022

For many Australian retailers, the start of November marks the beginning of peak season and all that comes with it: packed stores, products flying off the shelf, big discounts and major online shopping events. We are expecting our best-ever peak season sales result across all our sales channels – wholesale, B2B, retail and online.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 18, 2023

For both wholesalers and retailers, the ability to offer a wide range of merchandise can be the means to successful sales, especially in today’s economy. Here are some general merchandise wholesale suppliers whose products can make you a profit: Bargain Max, Inc. R&M Wholesale USA. Direct Liquidation. Regent Products Corp.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2023

A fashion retailer, for example, will want to quickly list its new season’s assortment on its digital channels in order to market and promote these products to customers. Consumers are also driving the march to automation, asking retailers for automated features to make their shopping journeys more seamless. What’s Next?

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In 2020, lockdown-fuelled online shopping surges led to mass stockouts; 2021 brought global supply chain issues and delays; and this year, among skyrocketing inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, there is a widely expected lack of demand. There is no question that sustaining sales with long-term promotional periods eats into profits.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

And in some cases, you can even lean into some seasonal references to get people in the holiday shopping mood. Video credit: Touchland Some consumers may prefer to do the majority of their shopping online this holiday season, but as the season progresses, they may want to ensure they get their gifts on time.

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Inside Retail

MAY 4, 2021

As quarantine requirements and travel bans continue to impact brands’ ability to get in front of customers and retail buyers across borders, the New Zealand government is stepping up to help promote its local designers overseas with a new pop-up at Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 8, 2022

Several submissions advocated splitting the wholesale and retail arms of the two players, Woolworths NZ and Foodstffs, thus reducing their ability to influence prices through convenience stores and independent retailers. Requiring grocery retailers to display unit pricing in a consistent format.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Alongside the announcement, the business reduced its outlook for FY23 due to anticipated weakening demand, and wholesale order cancellations. The Body Shop’s global retail director steps down. Previously, Campbell served as the head of the company’s UK operations, and was promoted to the global role in January 2022.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Alongside the announcement, the business reduced its outlook for FY23 due to anticipated weakening demand, and wholesale order cancellations. The Body Shop’s global retail director steps down. Previously, Campbell served as the head of the company’s UK operations, and was promoted to the global role in January 2022.

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Talking Retail

JANUARY 7, 2022

Nisa’s wholesale category controller Darren Hamilton said: “Each year, the transition from December to January sees a huge shift in both consumer mindset and shopping habits as many begin to crave routine and structure after. This story continues at Nisa promotions target healthy New Year resolutions.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 31, 2022

PAS Group opened Replay’s first standalone store in Australia today, at Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne, after signing an exclusive agreement with the brand’s owner, Fashion Box Group, last August. The comfort factor is just one of the reasons Morris decided to bring the brand to Australia and New Zealand.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 6, 2023

Image supplied IR: What does Tag Heuer’s presence in Australia look like in terms of stand-alone stores, online and wholesale? And then we have our wholesale partners, where we find our clients have a loyal database. We also like to offer our clients money-can’t-buy experiences to thank them for shopping with Tag Heuer.

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Inside Retail

MAY 31, 2023

That means it can promote thousands of Chinese small businesses and micro-brands yet need not store any inventory. Despite initial scepticism towards Chinese-made goods from older generations, Temu has gained popularity among Gen Z as a favoured shopping destination.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2021

Started by Estefanía Lacayo and Samantha Tams in 2018, LAFS is all about connecting Latinx designers with key decision-makers in the industry and promoting Latin American talent and innovation to the world. At the same time, they had to educate their customers and get them accustomed to online shopping.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 1, 2020

Retail TouchPoints recently spoke with Randall Rothenberg, CEO of IAB , a trade association for interactive marketing representing more than 600 leading media, marketing and technology companies, to see how top brands are adjusting their marketing to address significant increases in web traffic and other changes in shopping behavior.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2021

Online retailers are using AI to create intent-based promotions. When connected to a payment device such as a credit card, this can enable consumers to load merchandise directly into shopping bags in their cart, and bring it out to their car without waiting in line. Practical Benefits of AI in Grocery.

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 16, 2023

After a thorough review that included gathering feedback from retailers, merchandisers, and wholesalers, HRG defined enhancements to improve usability and ultimately provide an exceptional shopping experience for consumers while maximizing front-end profits for pharmacies.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The fast-paced nature of today’s market makes it harder to catch the attention of consumers, who may be otherwise distracted while out shopping. Consider the environment Also in this area is DZD, which, established in 1989, is a wholesale, B2B display and visual merchandising specialist. So, what can retailers do?

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 11, 2022

“We take responses from tens of thousands of customers, ask them all kinds of questions about their perceptions of their grocery retail shopping, how different retailers are performing against those preferences,” Steadman explained during an interview on the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s PLMA Live video feed.

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