Showing posts with label clothing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label clothing. Show all posts

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Great Gifts: Wholesale Kitchen Wedding Presents

Great Gifts: Wholesale Kitchen Wedding Presents
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This article is about one of the most original wedding presents money can buy: wholesale kitchen presents, a great way of whishing the newlyweds good luck on their new life together.

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wholesale, distributor, non-profit, liquidated merchandise, wholesale goods, merchandise, dollar store, household goods, clothing, consumer items

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June marks the height of wedding season. The most popular wedding gifts make their home in the kitchen. Outfitting a fully functional kitchen is expensive. Calling on friends and family members to help stock it appears to simply be a rite of passage these days for engaged couples. Wedding gift registries have become the length of small novels for the largest of weddings!
Cynical though it may be, too many marriages end before all of the wedding gifts are even unwrapped! If your customers don't wish to spend big bucks for products on the registry at a house wares super store, offer them the wholesale alternative. Flatware, knives, gadgets, and small appliances are some of the most popular wedding gifts requested. Fortunately, all can be found at the best wholesale outlets.
Flatware
Chances are the silverware drawer for the bride and groom is a mixture of hodge-podge, cheaply made eating utensils. Some might even be, ahem, "souvenirs" from the college dining hall. Wholesale retailers can offer drastic discounts on sets of flatware. Major retail stores are constantly pulling older styles off the shelves for new models. Choose to stock common brand names like Hampton Forge that can be found at numerous retailers so gift recipients can finish the set.
Knives
To go along with the forks and spoons, a decent set of knives are a must! Unfortunately, retail prices on knife sets are more than a pretty penny. This kitchen staple is easily picked up on the wholesale side, and most wholesale knife sets include a variety of other kitchen tools. Look for wholesale sets that include measuring cups, serving spoons, spatulas, and peelers. Overstock specialty knives like a cheese knife, grapefruit knife, and an extra paring knife are also welcome additions to any kitchen.
As Seen On TV Gadgets
We've all heard the slogan "for only $19.95...," and strongly resisted the urge to pick up the phone. This isn't to say that all kitchen gadgets sold mainly through television infomercials are poor quality, or not handy for certain tasks. Like any retailer, television advertised gadgets have overstock and liquidation needs. Wholesale retailers can pick up famous As-Seen-On-TV gadgets like the Magic Bullet, at bargain prices. Plus, your customers looking for a unique wedding gift have found one, and chances are it won't be a duplicate on any master registry.
Small Appliances
Probably the greatest savings can be found in offering wholesale small kitchen appliances. First, there is a wide selection thanks to customer returns and factory refurbished units. Second, companies like to produce the same products in different color schemes and configurations each year, so there exists a healthy source of shelf-pulls. Kitchens soon to be cooking for two love small appliances like wholesale blenders, shelf-pulled coffee makers, and refurbished toaster ovens. Top brand names, such as Cuisinart, are always a great opportunity. The married couple will never know it was wholesale, not retail.
The most appealing aspect of wholesale kitchen wedding gifts is the infinite shelf life. A liquidated toaster oven can sit in a back stock room for over a year and still fully function right out of the box. Plus, customer returns are commonly a failure to match preexisting items, or the product was an unneeded gift. Therefore, unless it was due to malfunction, the customer return will be in the original packaging. In the event it was due to malfunction, a company refurbished product is rarely not distributed in new company packaging. Either way, this summer's tune of wedding bells could be a great opportunity to offer wholesale kitchen wedding gifts. Stock them soon though, because June is just around the corner.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

4 Great Reasons to Love On-Line Shopping

4 Great Reasons to Love On-Line Shopping
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More and more people are shopping on-line today than ever before, especially with the holidays around the corner.  But is shopping on-line safe?  Is our information secure?  Is it convenient?  However, there are just as many, or more, who won’t shop on-line for various reasons.  I  have considered the reasons for their fear and apathy and have come up with what I believe are great reasons you gotta love on-line shopping.

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On-line shopping,one-stop-gift-shop,shopping,holiday shopping,electronics,toys,clothing,shop on-line

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More and more people are shopping on-line today than ever before, especially with the holidays just around the corner.  We’re looking for gifts for our kids, gifts for our family, and gifts for our friends.  But is shopping on-line safe?  Is our information secure?  Is it convenient?  For as many of those who are on-line shoppers (and I am a big on-line shopper myself), there are just as many, or more, who don’t or won’t shop on-line.  They cite various reasons for their reluctance.  Believe me, it can be scary to try new things.  So,  I  have considered the reasons for their fear and apathy and have come up with what I believe are great reasons you gotta love on-line shopping.  
1.  Security Issues
Many people are worried about putting their personal information out into “cyberspace”.  Personally, I feel safer on-line.  Identity theft actually occurs more in the malls and department stores than on-line according to a recent report on CNN.  They report that there are far more opportunities available in a mall. 
The truth of the matter is that through the process of encryption, the internet is actually a safe place to shop.  Encryption is like coding.  The only one who knows what is being coded is the one with the key.  Secure socket layers, or SSL, is the protocol that most browsers and web servers use to protect our personal information while it is being transmitted. Keys are created with each transaction and then discarded, with each new transaction producing a new, unique key.  There are so many combinations possible with 128-bit, for example, that is has been likened to trying to find one particular grain of sand in the Sahara Desert.  You can tell that you are using encryption when you see the padlock symbol on the toolbar.  And you should see an “s” appear after the http in the address window.
2.  Save Money
These days it is a lot easier to save money on the internet.  Shipping and handling can get pretty pricey.  However, today many of the stores you can shop at on-line are offering some great shipping deals.  In some instances, shipping and handling are waived entirely, if you spend a certain amount of money.  Many of the book clubs and stores are offering a low fee for S&H, too, when you purchase a specific dollar amount.  The price of gas alone is well worth the cost of S&H.  And, although the price of gas has come down some, it can still get pretty costly as you run from mall to mall in search of the newest, hottest, gotta have item.
3.  Convenience
This one is a biggie for myself.  Rather than fight the throng of mad shoppers, I can shop in the comfort of my own home and buy, compare, research anything I want.  You can find just about anything on-line, too, no matter how obscure.  I also love the fact that I don’t have to beat the traffic to get my shopping done.  I don’t have to run from store to store to store to try and purchase the items and gifts I know will please everyone on my holiday list.  One stop gift shops are perfect in that you can shop for everyone on your list in one place and still get that special something for each person on your list.
4.  Comparison Shopping
There are a number of sites on-line where you can comparison shop and get the best deal.  The holidays are about giving.  That doesn’t mean you should break the bank in order to do so.  Look at sites like froogle.com, yahooshopping.com, or pricegrabber.com to buy at the best prices on-line or even in your area.
There you are.  No more reasons not to avail yourself of the convenience and safety of shopping on-line.  I hope I have been able to help you become more comfortable in cyber space.  You should enjoy your holidays and shopping on-line gives you that extra time to spend with family and good friends.  Happy Holidays and Great Wishes to all of you and yours!!

Copyright 2005 Patricia Tomaskovic