It has been one of the coldest periods on record and the weather doesn’t appear to be heating up anytime soon.
As the Easter weekend approaches many consumers will be looking for Easter products and gift ideas – see our previous wholesale Easter post for stock ideas. Consumers will also be looking for activities to do during the bank holiday however the recent cold weather in the UK looks set to continue.
Snow and harsh weather conditions have affected most of the UK and forecasters are predicting that the country could see the first white Easter in five years.
Although summer time is just around the corner, thousands of homes in Scotland remain without power due to the horrendous weather.
For wholesale buyers, the harsh weather conditions can present some lucrative business opportunities. The team at Wholesale Scout have been looking into products that are selling well and in high demand and have supplier details.
Candles are popular items during this time of year, especially scented candles; however their popularity has increased due to some homes being without electricity. Blankets, jumpers and warm clothing have also been popular as many commuters like to stock up on these items in case of road and traffic problems. And although it ordinarily sells at Christmas, road salt will be in demand during the next few weeks as experts warn of black ice on the roads.
You can find all of these products and wholesale suppliers on the Wholesale Scout website.
