Ideas for housewarming gift sets and offers
A housewarming gift set sells at a higher ticket than the same items sold loose, because the buyer is paying you to do the curating. Someone with a party to…
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Sourcing knick knacks, tchotchkes, and trinkets as shelf fillers
Knick knacks are the small, low-cost objects that fill out a shelf and catch a shopper on the way to the register, and paired with custom branding, they work well…
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Catering to stocking stuffers for women
Stocking stuffers are the small, low-ticket add-ons that quietly build a holiday cart. A shopper comes in for the main gift and leaves with several extras because a well-stocked stuffer…
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How retailers build gift-ready displays in October to capture early holiday shoppers
Early holiday shoppers browse in October with gift lists in mind and no deadline. Here is how to build themed and recipient-based displays that look ready to give, style them so the idea reads at a glance, and fill the gaps with small test orders.
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How retailers balance trend-driven vs. evergreen products in their assortment
Trends bring shoppers in. Staples keep the revenue steady. Here is how to judge whether a trend fits your store, spot a product with real year-round potential, and build a mix of both by testing small and replenishing on schedule.
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Stocking up on the top stocking stuffers for men
Stocking stuffers are the small, low-priced add-ons that quietly lift a holiday cart. A shopper comes in for one gift and leaves with four more because a well-stocked stuffer table…
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Sourcing for a subscription or mystery box offer
A subscription or mystery box turns a one-time buyer into a recurring one, but it lives or dies on what goes inside. You have the concept; what you need is…
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Post-holiday retail reset: how to clear inventory and rebuild your assortment for Q1
The holiday season is the biggest event of the year for retailers, and once it is over, you might be tempted to rest. But the weeks after the holidays are…
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How to build a repeatable wholesale sourcing process
Your business is running smoothly. You know which products you want to order thanks to smart sourcing, and your customers love your selection. There is one hiccup: the sourcing process….
