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Wednesday, June 11th, 2008Interested in selling organic or all natural products? I’ve been thinking of topic lately and I’ve come up with the following potential products you could research. Feel free to add additions in the comments.
recycled home decor
bamboo products (cutting boards, etc.)
insect repellents
shampoos
household cleaners
acne treatments
organic snacks (non-perishables)
tea
Cute Sewing Kits Wholesale
Sunday, January 20th, 2008When I think of sewing kits, I’ve always envisioned those $1 kits that you can buy at Wal-Mart. They’re usually so small that almost nothing in the kit is actually usable, save for the thread (if they even give you enough to sew a button back onto a shirt). I guess they’re alright as auto accessories for an emergency, but definitely not something you’d keep in a drawer for everyday use when you need to mend little things here and there.
Chronicle Books has new book-style kits that are bright and fun and actually functional. I can get behind these. In fact, even if I had no desire to re-sell them, I’d be interested in getting a bulk lot to give away at birthdays or Christmas. They’re very cute.
If you’re interested in re-selling them, give them a call at (800) 759-0190.
Stocking up for the Valentine’s Day Holiday
Monday, January 14th, 2008While the Valentine’s Day shopping season isn’t quite as long or lucrative as the Christmas holiday, it’s still important to carry at least a couple of season-specific gift items. Lover’s Notes by Pardon Moi would be one great idea.
Of course, if you prefer not to invest too heavily in seasonal products, you could instead find romantic angles for your normal products. For instance, home theater sconces can be quite romantic. The ambiance they create is tough to match. Whatever you sell, there’s probably an angle you can work.
You can get in touch with Pardon Moi at:
(217) 369-6362
Built NY Wine Accessories Wholesale
Tuesday, November 27th, 2007You’ve probably seen Built NY products without even realizing it. It seems like their neoprene cases are everywhere these days. What you might not realize is that they also have a great line of wine accessories. Their wine ratchet is incredibly popular, and would be a great addition to almost any gift store. Take a look:
If you’d like to contact Built NY about carrying their products, you can do so at the number below.
Built NY
(212) 227-2044
Nautical or Nice…?
Monday, November 26th, 2007If you know that your customers include avid boaters or their loved ones, consider checking out what Up2Code has to offer. Their bright and cheerful nautical glasses make perfect gifts for those who love the sea, and at retail price points between $39-45 for sets of 4, you stand to make a nice amount on each sale. The designs have been featured in major publications like Sailing and Coastal Living, too, so you’re not alone if you like them.
Check out this member of their set:
To find out more about retailing Up2Code glassware, give them a call at the number below.
Up 2 Code
69 Washington Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
781.990.0043
Email: info (at) up2code.com
More Holiday Gift Boxes
Wednesday, November 21st, 2007I wouldn’t ordinarily post twice about gift boxes, but these gift boxes from Parapluie Designs were just too awesome to ignore. They come in all sorts of shapes like blooms, oddly folded square boxes, and strange geometric shapes. They’re also very colorful, so they’re definitely eye-catchers in a store setting. The one below is my favorite.
If you’d like to sell Parapluie Gift Boxes in your store, get in touch with them below.
Parapluie
Kiersten Muenchinger
1037 Lea Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: (415) 444-0784
Fax: (208) 975-2929
Email: kiersten@umbrellainsights.com
Valentine’s Day Goodies
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007If you’re giving any thought to your Valentine’s Day product lineup, you should definitely check out DCI Gifts. They have an entire line of red, pink, and heart-shaped products that are perfect for the holiday. The best part is that most of them are totally functional, so they’re easy to justify purchasing. Take a look at this adorable dish scrubbing brush. I love the little rhinestones on the back of the head.
If you’re interested in reselling DCI Products, get in touch with them at:
DCI Gifts
275 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
401.621.2324 Phone
401.621 5324 Fax
877.947.1577 Toll Free
Boing Designs
Monday, November 5th, 2007If you sell many fine pens, you’re probably well aware of Helios pens from Boing Designs. Their magnetic pens make great fidget-tools and conversation pieces for your desk, and even better business gifts. At $29.99 for the sleek wooden designs, they’re very reasonable, too. Take a look:
If you’d like to find out more about becoming a reseller for Helios pens, get in touch with them below:
BOING! designs, LLC
P.O. Box 3950
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070
503.299.6800
A Mean Gift for the Local Wino
Friday, October 26th, 2007If you really want to torment your local wino, get him the Don’t Break the Bottle game from Family Games. Of course, that’s kind of mean, so you could just stock these evil wine bottle puzzles and let your customers torture their friends and family with them. I don’t know about you, but I have at least one aunt who would be pretty desperate to solve the puzzle. Take a look:
To purchase wholesale, contact Family Games, Inc. at:
Family Games
(800) 291-1176
You’ve Probably Heard of the Mouserug…
Sunday, October 21st, 2007…but have you heard of rug bags? Anapa Imports has released a line of bags that look like oriental rugs. Given the overwhelming success of those crazy rugs for computer mouses (yes, mouses is acceptable when you’re talking about computers), you may find that these bags are a hit with your customers. Like the mousepads, they’ve been patterned after real oriental rugs. Take a look:
If you’d like to contact Anapa Imports, do so at:
Anapa Imports
P.O. Box 635
Walnut, CA 91788-063
Phone: 909-594-2761
Fax: 909-595-3512
Email: designs83 (at) earthlink.net
Delicious Holiday Drinks - Stirrings
Thursday, October 4th, 2007The holidays are an excellent time to celebrate, and what better way to do that than with a festive seasonal beverage? If you’d like to offer mixers to your customers this holiday season, check out the fantastic line at Stirrings. I can’t vouch for the taste, but they’re definitely photogenic. I give you exhibit A:
They retail around $11, so it’s an easy splurge at that time of year. Get in touch with Stirrings at:
Stirrings
(508) 324-9800
The Holy Grail of Retail - Unique, Profitable, Repeatable
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007If you own a small store, you know that there are few things better than finding a product that is unique to your store, has a great markup, and needs to be purchased frequently. If you’re looking for a line like that, you should definitely look into The Good Home Company. They offer an entire fragrance line that includes products like dryer sheets, laundry detergent, and hand soap - all things that people buy frequently.
Their packaging makes the items look good enough to eat (or drink, as is the case below). Remember, though, these are cleaning supplies, not soft drinks:
Anyway, I can pretty much guarantee that you’re not going to find these at your local Wal-Mart, so you’d probably be your only local hookup for their products. If you’re interested in contacting The Good Home Company, do so at:
The Good Home Company
Todd Dimmick
134 W 26th Street, 10th Fl
New York, NY 10001
Toll Free Phone: (888) GHC-2862
Fax: (212) 352-1510
Email: arni (at) goodhomeco (dot) com
Flameless Candles
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007It seems like LED candles are everywhere these days, and no brick and mortar gift store should be without them. They’re just too commonly requested. Fortunately, there are some standouts in the pack. This LED candle from Spi Inc is particularly unique. For all the LED candles I’ve seen, I’ve never seen one quite like this.
If you’re interested in carrying their candles, get in touch with them at:
SPI Inc
Michael Stone
400 N St Paul St.
Suite 1400
Dallas, TX 75201
Toll Free Phone: (800)322-0688
Fax: (214)740-0605
Email: spi (at) spiinc-tx (dot) com
Van Gogh Starry Night Nightlight
Friday, September 28th, 2007If you deal with an artsy clientele, you’ll love the nightlights at Ata Boy. They have models from Andy Warhol, Vincent Van Gogh, and DC Comics, among other companies. Personally, I’d be quick to carry the Starry Night Vincent Van Gogh Nightlight. It’s one of those paintings that makes even art newbies feel sophisticated.
If you’re interested in carrying Ata Boy’s nightlights, mousepads, or keychains and bracelets, definitely get in touch to find out more about their terms. You can get in touch at:
Ata Boy
Alex Perez
1646 N Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Toll Free Phone: (800)289-4282
Phone: (323)227-7100
Fax: (323)227-7101
Email: aperez (at) ata-boy (dot) com
Plastic Picnic Blanket Holder
Friday, September 28th, 2007If you’re buying for spring, you should definitely check out these new plastic picnic (or beach) blanket stake sets. Instead of tearing up your blanket, they grab the blanket and then use a stake to secure the “grabber”. It’s another one of those “Why didn’t I think of that” ideas, especially if you’re in an area that gets sun for most of the year. Take a look:
They come from Adams Manufacturing, and they’re part of their latest line of home and garden products. If you’d like to get in touch with them, you can reach their contact point below.
Adams Manufacturing
John Fischer
109 W Park Rd.
PO Box 1
Portersville, PA 16051 -0001
Phone: (724)368-8837
Fax: (724)368-9311
Email: email (at) adamsmfg (dot) com
Austin House - Hand-held Sudoku
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007As hot as Sudoku is, it’s hard for retailers to ignore it. While there are literally dozens of different handheld Sudoku toys on the market, Austin House’s is pretty neat. It comes in several colors, and the buttons are big and easy to understand. Take a look:
It folds up for easy storage in a purse or briefcase, too, so you don’t have to worry about scratching the screen or killing the batteries by leaving it on too long.
If you’d like to get in touch with Austin House, contact them at:
Austin House
Stuart Taylor
PO Box 665
Amherst, NY 14226
Toll Free Phone: (800)268-5157
Phone: (800)268-5157
Fax: (800)469-5222
Email: travess (at) austinhouse (dot) com
I Miss My…Luggage Tags
Friday, September 21st, 2007Lug Tagz has been making stylish modern and retro luggage tags for some time now, but it’s only recently that they’ve released their “I miss my…” series. The tags are brightly colored and playful, and they’ll definitely help your luggage stand out from a distance. My personal favorite is the dog version, but I know plenty of people who would prefer the “I miss my shoes” tag.
The tags would make great stocking stuffers for the upcoming holiday season, and if you have a brick and mortar store, they’d probably do quite well at your checkout point.
If you’re interested in carrying the tags, get in touch with LugTagz at:
Lug Tagz
Log Cabin Road
Nelson, NH 03457
Phone: (603) 847-9080
Fax: (603) 847-9616
Email: jane (at) lugtagz (dot) com
Dolphin Backpacks and More
Thursday, September 20th, 2007If you specialize in items for kids and babies, you probably already know about Goodnight Moon. If you don’t, you should. They have some of the cutest items you’ll ever find, including these adorable backpacks:
I mean yes, these backpacks might get your 10-year-old boy beaten up, but that’s not really who they’re meant for. They’d be perfect for a very young child, especially little girls (although they do have a turtle design, too).
If you’d like to contact Goodnite Moon, get in touch with them at:
Goodnite Moon
Debbie Millard
111 Corte Madera Town Center
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Phone: (415) 945-0677
Fax: (415) 945-0206
Email: deb (at) goodnitemoon (dot) com
Making Dogs Everywhere Look Like Italian Mobsters
Thursday, September 20th, 2007
They also have an adorable, preppy argyle collection too, if you’re dog is the more classy sort.
FabDog has a wholesale page that you can visit to get more information on their terms. You can also contact them at:
FabDog
Michael Becher
410 Garibaldi Ave.
Unit C
Lodi, NJ 07644
Phone: 973 472-5555
Fax: 973 472-0009
Email: info (at) fab-dog (dot) com
Cabin Fever Area Rug
Wednesday, September 19th, 2007I suspect that the Cabin Fever Area Rug will be pretty popular this fall and winter. It’s cute and kitschy, but definitely functional, which is always a plus. Decor alone can be a tough sell if you miss the mark by even a little, especially in economically slow years. The Cabin Fever rug is approximately 4 feet by a little over 5 feet, so it would be fun accent piece in a family room, or perhaps even better in a teenager’s or college student’s room.
If you’re interested in carrying it, contact the manufacturer at:
Bungalow
Shari Thomas
PO Box 10038
Goldsboro, NC 27532
Phone: 800 639-6287
Fax: 540 997-0075
Email: customerservice (at) bungalowco (dot) com
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