by Jonathan Staley on August 7th, 2009
RetailVision is the premier event focusing on building alliances between the top Retailers/E-tailers, Vendors, Distributors and Industry Experts serving the retail channel across North America and Latin America
The agenda is built to maximize the face-to-face interaction in both highly structured business settings and relaxed social networking events. RetailVision’s format, tools and offerings give you more access and control to develop a comprehensive strategy to maximize your success throughout the retail channel.
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by Christina Lee on October 22nd, 2008
Perhaps not in every “best dressed” competition do judges evaluate details like a pocket flap. But such a contest held by the North-American Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors may consider it the difference between a right and a wrong look.
“If there is any possibility at all in the duty of an officer that the cover of that pocket can get caught in his or her hand — whether they are reaching for a weapon or doing some other act — then you’re not doing your job,” said Richard Lerman, president and CEO. “They can be hurt, the person... Read more »
by Larry Slusser on March 14th, 2008
Whether you are a wholesale distributor or the manufacturer, you could be held liable for defective products under certain laws and regulations that govern product liability. This could include any type of bodily injury or property damage losses from the product itself, packaging or anything related to the product use.
It’s usually the manufacturer and not the wholesale distributor who is held responsible should any of these things occur, because the wholesale distributor does not have any responsibility over the design, assembly and quality of the products. Unfortunately, however, there may be some instances where a wholesale distributor is held... Read more »
by Danny Brown on December 13th, 2007
For any small business, having to deal with back orders throws up some of the biggest challenges you’ll face. Not only do you have to sort out alternative arrangements with your suppliers, but you also have potentially irate customers as a result. And they won’t want to know it’s not your fault – all they’ll want are the goods they paid for.
Although having to deal with back orders can be problematic, there are certain things you can do to make the process easier, as well as prevent them in the first place.
Choosing Suppliers
Although there will be times... Read more »
by Veronica Stone on November 14th, 2007
The business environment in the past decade or more has changed rapidly. It is now possible for a small to medium-sized business to flourish with the help of thorough market research and efficient wholesale product sourcing.
This kind of sourcing has its advantages and its pitfalls: if the source is genuine, profits are guaranteed, but if the source is defective in one way or the other, the entire business can fail. To ensure continued success in wholesale product sourcing, here are a few basics that a small to medium reseller needs to keep in mind:
Before buying wholesale, the buyer... Read more »
by Veronica Stone on October 17th, 2007
Once you’ve crossed the hurdle of figuring out what you’re going to sell online, you have to figure out how to source your products. You have two choices – purchase straight from the manufacturer or get the products you need through a wholesale distributor. There are advantages and disadvantages to both strategies, so it pays to understand how each method works.
Buying directly from the manufacturer may or may not involve drop shipping; however, it’s always the most direct way to get your products. When you go straight to the manufacturer, you bypass all the middlemen and distributors along the... Read more »