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.
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