With the new year upon us, there’s a bunch of things vendors should be preparing for. It can be hard to keep track of different events throughout the year, and The Merchandiser Group is here to help. Take a look at our ultimate vendor buying calendar and keep this page aside for future reference to […]
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How to Buy & Flip Antiques to Make a Profit
When done right, getting into the antique business can make you a lot of money. Every day, items on Ebay and other third party websites are selling antiques for thousands of dollars. In order to make a thousand dollars from one sale, you have to first find rare and popular items that people are searching […]
Best Products to Sell at an Auction
Whether you’re new to the antique business or you’ve been here for a while, it’s always important to keep up with what’s selling the best in the market as well as products that are of high value. Depending on what you typically sell or collect, you can make a lot of money by hosting an […]
6 Tips To Get Your Handmade Products Into Local Stores
By Annabelle Short Most artisans start out by selling their artwork personally, either through an online platform such as Etsy or at craft fairs and flea markets. As the business grows and gains more customer attraction, it’s important to think about expanding your product reach. Getting into a local store sounds daunting, but you can […]
Best Places to Sell Summer Souvenirs
The Merchandiser has given you a lot of trending summer product ideas to help get all eyes on your booth this season, and now it’s time to sell them. Between all the different vacations consumers take over the summer, there are many popular tourist attractions for you to sell your souvenirs, especially for vendors who […]
Upselling Father’s Day Products
Holidays such as Father’s Day make for some great ways to upsell your products and increase sales, encouraging customers to get something for their loved ones. Now is the time to rearrange your booth and put all of your men’s products up front. The Merchandiser Group has some ideas for you on how to upsell […]
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. […]
Making the Most out of Mother’s Day Sales
Mother’s Day is a great day for the whole family to get together, grab a bite to eat, and go shopping! This is the time to put your best sales face on and give all mothers and gift buyers a reason to shop from your booth. Whether you sell jewelry, clothing, accessories, home decor or […]
The 3 Commandments to a Great Selling Experience
There are endless amounts of ways that you as a vendor can improve the selling experience for your customers, whether it be by showing them a friendly smile, striking up a conversation, or demonstrating some of your products so buyers can see how they work. Even though every reason in the book is important to […]
Spring Cleaning Sales for your Booth
In this issue we’ve supplied you with some great closeout and liquidation companies to stock your booth with all the spring necessities, so now it’s time to get rid of old merchandise that’s taking up space. I think we all know the best way to make room for new products… sales! The best part is […]