Designer clothing has always been a popular sector to get involved in. Even in these tight economic times most UK shoppers believe that clothing from the top designer brands is an essential purchase when it’s time to re-vamp the wardrobe. The demand and prices the top designers create for their products provides an ideal opportunity for re-sellers and traders to capitalise on high levels of demand.
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With the costs of motoring soaring and the ever pressing environmental pressure to make our lives greener and cleaner there has been a real influx over the past year or so in the bicycle sector. The government have improved cycle paths throughout the country and most city councils are now running incentive schemes to encourage people to cycle into work. This has seen steady growth in sales of new and used mountain bikes and bicycles in general especially in the warmer months where this lovely weather we’ve been having really makes you want to get out and get active.
It is in the bike sector that we here at Wholesale Scout have focussed our attention for June’s Case Study. READ MORE
Here at WholesaleScout.co.uk we’re always looking out for growth markets and products which will enable our members to capitalise on the popularity and profitability of a sector which is enjoying a high volume of sales and good profit margins.
It’s with this theme in mind that brings us to this month’s Wholesale Scout Case Study. Our research team have been closely following the scented candle market over the past year or so, as the scented candle (especially in the form of the bigger brands such as Yankee Candle) has risen from a quirky, niche product to a very popular feature in the average UK home. READ MORE
As a wholesale information resource we are constantly being pushed by ourselves and our members to find the cheapest possible trade wholesalers in every product sector. This task becomes increasingly difficult when dealing with high demand, popular products from high profile multi-national brands. A typical example of this situation is the mobile phones sector. Global brands such as Apple, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, LG and Samsung (plus many more) regularly create strong demands for their products by releasing new models with new features and backing these releases with huge marketing campaigns and celebrity endorsements. READ MORE
As a retailer or a re-seller you always need to be looking ahead. Forward thinking allows you to maximize the potential of short-lived fad products or capitalise on the popularity of a film or sport by dealing in related merchandise. Many traders operate solely on seasonal products such as this and it is within this sector that we are focussing this month’s WholesaleScout case study.
Official Star Wars merchandise has long been big business for retailers with any manor of products from toys to clothing and video games enjoying great public demand due to the immense popularity of the now fabled movie series. Throughout the course of LucasFilm’s merchandising of Star Wars products this sector has raised over a whopping $9 billion for the company in revenue. Toys and action figures in particular have always been great sellers as limited edition models often become collectibles and can be very valuable to collectors in the future. That’s why when we heard that Star Wars were planning to release an official range of bobble head figures of all the movies characters (Luke Skywalker, Obi Won Kenobi, Hans Solo, Yoda – even the evil Emperor Palpatine is in there) we knew we had to find a cheap reliable wholesale supplier to ensure our members capitalised on this opportunity.
In the increasingly busy digital world there has unfortunately been an ever increasing element of cyber crime. Whether it’s internet scam artists launching viruses to collect bank details from people’s home computers or sophisticated hackers intent on creating havoc. Either way the modern internet user has had to evolve to protect against these evils which will be ever-present. With the meteoric rise in popularity of internet shopping and our dependence on computers it’s even more of a priority to keep your computer and your personal details safe. It is this issue that has made a good anti-virus programme a major priority for every cyber surfer and it is on the latest and greatest anti-virus software from McAfee that we focus our attention for this month’s case study.
Winter and the Christmas period especially is often a time for indulgence, where most people kick back and forget about the calories for a while as they enjoy time off work eating and drinking with friends and family. The result is a need to drop a few pounds in the New Year and knock that Yule-tide weight off as soon as possible.
Every retailer and re-seller is looking for the perfect item to stock for Christmas. As we’ve said in our monthly Case Studies countless times before (sorry to bore you by saying it again) Christmas really is a crucial time for the retail trade with Britons estimated to spend an astounding £11 billion during the festive season of 2009. This year we aim to help our members secure a share of this profitable Yule-tide pie by finding you the right product at the right price via the most reliable wholesale supplier.
As a pro-active re-seller we’re sure you have already been thinking about which products to stock during the retail sector’s busiest time of year – as much as 40% of consumer retail expenditure occurs over and during the build up to the festive season. The research team at WholesaleScout.co.uk are dedicated to ensuring its members do not miss out on the profit making opportunities this season brings to traders and shop owners alike. With this in mind we have found another profitable festive product which will make you a handsome profit in the coming months.
As a retailer it’s never too early to begin thinking about the Christmas market. Demand is so high at this time that the market has the ability to revive products that were previously thought to be a wholesale no-no. Virtually every year there are several products that become out of stock, in turn that drives up the prices of the retailers (and wholesalers) that do have the final few units and ensures some healthy Yule-tide profits for many consumer orientated businesses. It is with this in mind that the research team at WholesaleScout.co.uk brings its members September’s Product Review featuring Nintendo’s highly popular Wii-Fit Board and game package and where to source it at a profitable wholesale price.
The digital television age is upon us, analogue television broadcasts ceased earlier this year and the market for retailing HD Ready digital products is currently at its peak. Most UK residents are looking to replace all their old analogue TVs with HD Ready counterparts, so although the market is bulging with competitors (especially via online sales) there is still a very high demand for the high specification branded items.
With the recent release of Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 3GS the wholesale industry is about to experience a surge of interest in iPhone accessories.
The brand new iPhone 3GS is not the only handset set for a high sales volume in the coming month. The knock on effect that its presence will have on the price of previous iPhone iterations means that the market will be flooded with Apple mobile phones of all generations. Therefore, this is an incredible time to start wholesaling iPhone accessories.
Electronics is an extremely hard sector to break into – one search through eBay will show you that it’s unfortunately all about price and the customer is king. The rise of online giants such as Play and Amazon have also meant that the small trader has to try extra hard just to attract a sale. With profit margins generally between 3% and 10% you need to shift items in large volumes to make a decent return. READ MORE
Although at times the British weather may not show it summer is fast approaching and we at WholesaleScout.com have been searching for great products that could make our users a healthy profit over the summer months. According to the Met Office this summer is going to be a real scorcher so what better area to retail in than the hydration market. As the temperatures rise you’ll see hydration products flying off the shelves and a great return on your investment. The bottled water market alone is worth £2 billion to the UK retail market.
Gaming is a massive industry, perhaps one of the biggest in the consumer retail sector. During 2008 UK consumers spent almost £1.8 billion on software alone! The figures don’t lie, this is truly a bulging market but it has to be noted that they do not tell the whole story. As this sector is so popular it has inevitably attracted many traders and re-sellers – all competing fiercely for a share of this billion pound market. READ MORE
Golf is an ever popular sport with the number of people in the UK playing regularly rising every year to a now unprecedented 1.5 million golfers hitting UK courses a few times or more every year. The retail market in this industry sector is worth around £350 million each year in the UK alone – how about cutting yourself a piece of this thriving market?
Times are tough for nigh on everyone at the minute. Trying to encourage customers to buy your products, at times, feels like trying to get blood from a stone and all your competitors are dropping their prices like crazy. Well as the cliché goes – it’s all swings and roundabouts. There are upsides to the dark economic times, as a car buyer there’s never been a better time to pick up a new motor. Sales for the car trade have been dramatically hit which has resulted in a market flooded with new unsold cars. READ MORE
It was very sad to hear of the demise of Woolworths in the lead up to Christmas. A business started way back in 1909 it’s amazing to think that a retail behemoth such as Woolworths could be so susceptible to the economic downturn. The truth is that Woolworths were struggling long before they were forced into liquidation as amongst the ever-growing power of the supermarkets they found it difficult to maintain their niche. Although a very sad sequence of events and certainly sad for all those long-standing employees now left without jobs this situation does represent an opportunity for the smaller trader. It’s in economic troughs such as these that having minimal overheads with a high level of flexibility can really work to the small business’ advantage.
The Christmas market is a huge one with an estimated £36 Billion (according to a recent BBC report) being spent by Britons both online and on the high street in the lead up to the big day. The difficult thing for the would-be re-seller is how do you cut a slice of this market? This is certainly the best time of year to be in the retail sector as customers are far more willing to empty their wallets in the spirit of the festive season. With the current economic climate in mind the flexible trader needs to offer something of high perceived value for a reasonable sale price – really you are looking to offer your customers a great Christmas present. Something that they would be happy to give to a loved one and something that would certainly make them look generous! READ MORE
