Outdoor markets have been all the rage since COVID-19 has made some consumers uneasy about shopping indoors, and the Berwyn Vintage Market is a perfect shopping area to visit this summer. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 8am-4pm, there is free admission and plenty of free parking. The Berwyn Indoor/Outdoor Vintage Flea Market boasts vendors […]
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Bargains Galore at Collinsville Trade Day
From outdoor furniture and lively plants to fishing supplies and yummy treats, Collinsville Trade Day is the perfect summer outing for the whole family. Taking place every Saturday from 4:30am-2pm in Collinsville, Alabama, guests can sort through all sorts of bargains from over 1,000 vendors and no one will leave empty-handed. On the creek banks […]
50th Annual Graeagle Arts & Crafts Fair
The 50th annual Graeagle Great American Arts & Crafts Fair is coming back to the town park in Graeagle on Saturday, July 17 from 10am-5pm and Sunday, July 18 from 10am-4pm. Vendors selling at the event will feature a wide array of fine art, fresh food, live music, and handmade crafts for all ages. If […]
Robin Hood’s Faire – Where Fun Saves the Day
Get ready to have exciting and interactive fun at Robin Hood’s Faire in Harwinton, Connecticut. Entertainers travel from around the United States to bring something unique to this Renaissance festival, and the list of performances continues to grow as they get closer to the show. This faire will take place over the weekends from May […]
Four Merchandising Tips for the Holidays
As the heat of the summer melts into cool breezes, fall leaves, and pumpkin spice lattes, sellers everywhere are working hard to prepare for the shopping craze that is soon to start. Halloween is here, with the holidays zooming in shortly after, and The Merchandiser is here to make sure things run as smoothly as […]
The Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Survival Guide
As the busiest time of the year creeps closer, sellers start preparing in advance for what’s to come. This includes sales, promotions, holiday products and marketing the business. Since we gave vendors tips for selling Halloween products in our last issue, now is the time to focus on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, where […]
Scare the Competition Away with these Halloween Sales Tips
The holidays bring lots of opportunities for flea markets to offer discounted merchandise to consumers looking for a bargain. Especially for the vendors who took advantage of closeout and liquidation sales this year, you’ve got a head start with giving your customers the best deals for the Halloween season. Halloween spending has seen a slow […]
Back-To-School Readiness Guide
The time is nigh to once again start stocking your booth with back-to-school products. As flea market and swap meet vendors are preparing for the rush, The Merchandiser has some tips and reminders to make sure you can provide your customers with whatever they may need. Checklist Ready The great thing about back-to-school products is […]
The Three Steps to Converting Window Shoppers
Converting window shoppers into paying customers is an art flea market vendors have been successful with for years. It’s much easier to convert a passer-by when you get to talk to the customer in person and either tell them what makes your products better than the rest or tell them the story behind your business. […]
Incorporating Wedding Accessories Into Your Booth
April showers bring May flowers and lots of weddings. The spring and fall are the two biggest wedding seasons and will have customers scrambling around to find the cutest table toppers, shoes, jewelry, favors, decorations, and gifts for the bride and groom. Weddings are just as expensive as they are exciting and fun, so here […]