Counterfeit goods are a major problem for some flea markets and swap meets. Many places do not allow them and will even issue fines to vendors if they are found selling knockoff items. The problem that sellers run into is sometimes they do not know the brands they are buying when purchasing a huge pallet […]
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State Regulations for Indoor Shopping
Updated 7/6/2021 As the COVID vaccines continue to make their way throughout the U.S., guidelines including mandatory facial coverings and indoor capacity limits are lightening up. If things keep going this way and we do not have another outbreak, flea markets and swap meets can soon expect the normal shopping patterns. So far, over 144 […]
New & Noteworthy Made in USA Products
Consumers continue to search for USA-made merchandise, as proven by yet another study done on shopper buying behavior. In late 2020, The Reshoring Institute surveyed nearly 500 Americans across the country, asking if they prefer to buy products that are labeled “made in the USA,” and if they would be willing to pay more for […]
Editor’s Picks
Who else is egg-cited for Easter? Between the warmer weather, the flowers blooming, and all of the fun egg hunts this month, we are all beginning to look on the sunny side of life. Use all of these factors to your advantage and get consumers excited to come out to your flea market or swap […]
Quick Profits From These Mother’s Day Products
Mother’s Day will be coming up shortly, which means you need to get shoppers thinking about gifts for their moms now in order to beat the competition. As vendors get their signs ready and decorations out, American Merchandiser is here with some products to help kickstart the buying process. From jewelry and accessories to home […]
Apparel & Fashion Accessories for Flea Markets & Swap Meets
Last year was a tough one for the apparel and fashion accessories market since COVID-19 left families stuck at home most of the time. There was no need for new clothes or shoes since there was no place to go other than the grocery store. This year will be a different story, and experts are […]
“Howdy” From Our Editor – March 4, 2021
Vendors, get ready to shamrock and roll this month, because things are looking up! As the COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out, consumer confidence continues to rise and more shoppers are ready to come out to the markets. According to the New York Times database, new COVID cases continue to decrease with each passing day. […]
“Howdy” From Our Editor
As the spring draws closer, the weather is getting warmer and more U.S. citizens are being accepted to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, which means that more consumers will be ready to come out to the flea markets to snag some bargains. As it stands right now, most markets are making it by and the traffic […]
Made in USA Products
By now, most sellers probably have all of their goals and readiness guides ready to go for the new year. Whether your target is to market your business more or increase engagement on social media, everyone has their own ideas to better their business and make more sales. To better our economy and speed up […]
New American First Light Line from Regatta Apparel
Get a taste of Americana with Regatta Apparel Group’s new American First Light Line. Made of 100 percent cotton, these t-shirts are individually folded and polybagged. They even offer free shipping, which is super important now as shipping fees continue to climb. Each American First Light t-shirt has its own unique design. Themes include dogs, […]