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Shelf-ready packaging should earn its place in the retailer's aisle
A tear-off carton is only useful if it works from delivery through replenishment to the last item sold. Specify and test shelf-ready packaging with the receiving retailer.
L'Oréal's haircare and skincare growth sharpens the beauty buying question
L'Oréal's October update shows particularly strong growth in professional products and dermatological beauty. For trade buyers, the opportunity needs to be assessed by range and channel.
Electrolux grows sales as appliance buyers move towards lower price points
Electrolux's latest results show rising sales alongside pressure on affordability and costs. Appliance distributors need to look closely at price bands and model availability.
P&G's sales rise 4%, but household and health-care volumes tell different stories
P&G reports $23.3 billion in quarterly sales. Its category figures show why a wholesaler needs to separate unit demand, pricing and product mix.
Magic passes $600 million in quarterly revenue, driving Hasbro's games growth
Hasbro's games business is growing much faster than its consumer-products division. For trade buyers, the distinction between franchises, formats and release cycles matters.
Nestlé reports stronger petcare sales and a recovery in US coffee
Nestlé reports stronger real internal growth, with petcare shipments matching consumer sales. Coffee and food figures reveal a more uneven picture beneath group growth.
LVMH's fashion sales fall while beauty retail grows: a split market for buyers
LVMH's Q3 figures show fashion and leather goods weakening while selective retailing expands. The contrast matters more to buyers than a single luxury-market headline.
IKEA’s European price cuts raise the stakes for homeware value comparisons
IKEA’s European price cuts move a familiar reference point. Homeware sellers need specific comparisons before sacrificing margin across the whole range.
Nike wholesale sales hold up better than direct sales in its latest quarter
Nike’s wholesale sales held up better than its direct channel. Footwear buyers still need to distinguish deliveries into shops from pairs customers buy.
Great Britain retail sales rise in August: what the data means for wholesale buying
Great Britain’s August retail sales improved, but a national rise is no reason to increase every wholesale order. Look for the demand underneath.
Retailers face a challenging holiday season
As the holiday shopping season unfolds, the retail industry braces for what appears to be a lackluster Christmas.
Many retailers are reducing their return policies
Ever since the invention of retail stores, items being returned has been the biggest strain on profits for retail owners.
Retailers started to offer significant discounts
With decreased demand in a wide range of sectors, retailers are introducing significant discounts to clear excess stock.
Best selling wholesale products for Christmas 2022
Below is a list of product categories that will have the most demand during the Christmas season in 2022, according to our research.
Wholesalers should be ready for Christmas season
Wholesalers and retailers know well that the majority of the sales in Europe and North America happen before the Christmas holiday season.