by portal | Sep 30, 2024 | Accessories Wholesale, Apparel Wholesale, Decor Wholesale, Gifts Wholesale, Gourmet Wholesale, Toys Wholesale, US Made Wholesale
Once a year this newsletter celebrates vendors who make their products in the USA. Here are some familiar brands and some newcomers. Pennsylvania Channel Craft began as a one-man operation back in 1983 from the back of a step van / traveling wood shop. President and...
by portal | Sep 30, 2024 | Accessories Wholesale, Apparel Wholesale, Decor Wholesale, Gifts Wholesale, Gourmet Wholesale, Toys Wholesale, US Made Wholesale
Soaring shipping costs from the Far East, combined with supply chain disruption and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have accelerated efforts by U.S. and European manufacturers to bring manufacturing closer to home. This continues a trend that has been ongoing for a...
by portal | Sep 27, 2024 | Accessories Wholesale, Apparel Wholesale, Decor Wholesale, Gifts Wholesale, Gourmet Wholesale, Toys Wholesale, Uncategorized, US Made Wholesale
Better Focus Expected After Election The summer trade shows saw buyers converging on the major markets once again. While economic challenges have continued since the pandemic shut downs, many exhibitors expressed optimism for the future, once the uncertainty...
by portal | Sep 24, 2024 | Accessories Wholesale, Apparel Wholesale, Decor Wholesale, Gifts Wholesale, Gourmet Wholesale, Toys Wholesale, US Made Wholesale
The 3.1% increase for holiday shopping year-over-year was less than the predicted 3.7% according to Forbes. The National Retail Federation (NRF) and Mastercard had predicted the 3.7% number. As has been the case for several years, online spending growth (6.3%)...
by portal | Jul 1, 2024 | Accessories Wholesale, Apparel Wholesale, Decor Wholesale, Gifts Wholesale, Gourmet Wholesale, Toys Wholesale
Semi-annual Trade Show Issue Twice a year we look at the show season Beginning during the COVID pandemic, when the trade shows were forced to suspend in-person events, OmegaNet Inc., publisher of this newsletter, began a semi-annual “Virtual” trade show...
