independent retailers
Faire, a company that connects retailers with the world’s makers, introduces international makers to its curated boutique wholesale marketplace. The introduction of international makers expands Faire’s marketplace and gives retailers a selection of products from around...
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Extol Accessories Ltd continues its humanitarian efforts and has acquired Beadworx and moved its production to Haiti. Extol Accessories is a family owned business that has provided jobs, education and emergency shelter to Haitian individuals...
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The holiday shopping season offers an ideal opportunity for retailers to highlight products, create experiences and provide solutions for consumers. Retailers also provide shoppers inspiration (and yes —spontaneous purchase options) for the ideal gift. These...
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These product finds may help you create an array of gift ideas and solutions for your customers this holiday shopping season. For more information on products seen here, visit our online Reader Service. Mud Pie Raffia...
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A love for home décor, vintage, antiques and clothing was what drove the three owners of The Found Cottage to open their own store in 2016. "We kind of dove right in and have been...
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Brian Beevers, owner of Simply Local in San Diego, spent 12 years managing farmers’ markets throughout the city. His interaction with local artisans uncovered a need for a venue that allowed customers to have a...
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Sumi’s, located near Hollywood, has been offering a variety of unique merchandise for 14 years. Sumi Siegel, owner, began creating approximately 20 years ago, when she made a handmade purse line with her mother, which...
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Customers love a new product that’s all the rage. Currently, that product is CBD. The popularity of this plant extract, newly legal in most states, has produced a wave of information that can be difficult...
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