Summer is finally here, school is out, and markets are reopening! Most brick-and-mortar businesses opened their doors to the public in early June, and flea markets have been rapidly following suit based on consumer demand and government regulations. Consumers Are Ready to Look for Bargains Lee Ann Murray, Marketing Director for Traders Village, said the […]
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“Howdy” From Our Editor
Summer is almost here, flea markets and festivals are opening once again, and consumers are ready to get out there and shop (while keeping six feet apart, of course). The past few months have been crazy for everyone, and we still don’t know for sure when this pandemic will end, but with the country opening […]
Ready-to-Ship Made in USA Products
Buying local can do wonders for the economy, especially during tough times like the one the entire world is facing right now. The unemployment rate in the U.S. spiked to 14.7 percent in April, and is expected to peak at 25 percent, rivaling the worst period of the Great Depression. It’s so important now more […]
Spring Into Action with This 2020 Antique Market Guide
We can’t predict when the covid-19 outbreak will subside and people can get back to their regular routines again, but once it does, everyone and their mother is going to want to spend as much time outside soaking up the sun, shopping, and best of all, antiquing. There’s not much left to do in the […]
How to Keep Business Thriving During COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed the way resellers do business. To contain the virus, governments of several countries have taken unprecedented measures such as limiting travels and in severe cases, implementing strict lockdowns, causing many businesses to close their doors to the public. Flea markets and swap meets all over the country have […]
“Howdy” From Our Editor
The Merchandiser Group hopes everyone is staying healthy and safe during these troubling times. Many flea markets and swap meets are closed down for the time being, which makes things difficult for vendors and those who make their main source of income from those events, but keeping you and your family healthy is the most […]
Essential and Ready-to-Ship PPE Supplies
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for personal protective equipment, WholesaleCentral.com has curated a new section on their website dedicated to these essential items called ‘COVID-19 Supplies.’ While it’s more difficult now for retailers to get the supplies they need, Wholesale Central is taking some of the stress away by putting these […]
“Howdy” From Our Editor
I hope everyone is staying healthy and safe during these challenging times. March brought the closings of many different flea markets, fairs, swap meets, and other events due to the Coronavirus, so we’re keeping our fingers crossed that April brings better news to both market owners and vendors. The fact of the matter is that […]
Smiley’s Flea Market Still Open Amid COVID-19
COVID-19 has caused many markets and swap meets to close their doors temporarily to help prevent the spread of the virus, except for essential businesses such as grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and hospitals. Despite the mass closures across the U.S., Smiley’s Flea Markets in both Henderson, North Carolina and Macon, Georgia are still open for […]
Coronavirus Pandemic Affecting Flea Markets and Other Events
Between postponed and cancelled trade shows, retailers selling out of toilet paper and cleaning supplies, thousands stuck in quarantine, and simply not knowing what’s going to happen next, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing quite a bit of mayhem around the globe. The novel Coronavirus has touched over 100 different countries, infecting over 120,000 people to […]