Great Lakes Wholesale located in Grand Rapids, Michigan is a first-class wholesale distributor of grocery products, healthcare merchandise, dry goods and beauty care products to dollar stores, drug stores, grocery stores, retail outlets and other wholesalers. If you are in the Midwestern part U.S. and are looking for a good source to stock your store GLwholesale.com is a great place to start.

They have the following categories listed on the site: Food, Pet, Household Products, Paper Products and Cleaning Supplies, Seasonal Merchandise, Outdoor & Sports, Beauty Care, Health Care. They have many branded wholesale grocery and HBA products as well.

Great Lakes Wholesale ships throughout the U.S. and will ship container and less then container loads internationally as well. They even can ship product via train if you so desire, this can be an effective method of shipment for larger orders given the current increases in full truckload shipping rates.

They will not ship to individual consumers, so they require business license information or state tax ID prior to allowing you full access of the site. They also have a full showroom in Grand Rapids that you can visit to see the extensive product assortment that they carry. If you are not able to make it to the showroom you can also see them at numerous tradeshows throughout the year.

Make sure to check out the closeout deals and skid deal categories.

Company Information:

Minimum Order: They ask that orders be around $1,000 dollar per order

Address: 3729 Patterson Avenue, SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512

Phone: 616-261-9393

Fax: 616-261-2887

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Jack Levy Sales has been working for over 30 years selling closeout deals on general merchandise. Jacklevysales.com has an assortment of vintage Coca-Cola, John Deere, Looney Tunes, Betty Boop and many other quality wholesale and closeout licensed products to choose from. The items found on this site are fun and unique. Within the first few seconds of searching this site you’ll be sure to find something of interest.

They are a great company to work with and well trusted in the industry, make sure you check back frequently as product is always changing.

Company Information:

Address: 26401 Miles Rd. - Warrensville Hts, OH 44128

Phone: 216-831-6604

Fax: 216-831-5540

Payment Methods: Check, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover & PAYPAL

Minimum Order: $100.00

Shipping: UPS or Best Way Freight

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ApparelUs.com is a great supplier for wholesale womens clothing. They have over 3,000 different styles to choose from and have same day shipping. They also require no minimum purchase other then ordering one bundle of any item. If you not quite ready to take the plunge ordering a full assortment of the great styles they carry, you can give them a try without committing to a big order minimum.

They have a great assortment of fun in style clothing that they buy direct from the manufacturers and sell direct to you at http://www.ApparelUs.com . If you need pants, tops, skirts, capris, dresses, jeans or jackets you will find that they cover the major top selling categories for your store or business. Make sure to check out the Plus Size clothing assortment

The site is easy to use and all the clothing is well represented by the images they take and display. They include the size runs for all items and have a detailed description of the product. They usually have great shipping specials for US customers and even ship worldwide.

Company Information:

Phone: 800-866-9070 (Speak Spanish as well)

Phone International: 1-213-749-1111

Payment Methods: PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover

Shipping: US & International

Customer Service: Live on-line Help

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If you are looking to find hot new trendy confectionery snacks and sweets then you should attend the Candy Expo at McCormick Place in Chicago on May 20th - 22nd, 2008. With over 500 exhibitors this is the place to find candy product for your business. If you are a retailer, online store owner, gift basket company or in the vending business and you are looking for new suppliers and manufactures of sweets, snacks and cookies, this is the place. This is the largest show of its kind in the US market.

You can discover thousands of new products from more than 500 exhibiting companies. The attendance numbers are over 15,000 people. This show is so big that you will see buyers from all the major grocery and retail stores mixed in with smaller independent store owners.

This information below are facts and information provide by the show:

Snack, cookie and biscuit exhibitors will return again in 2008. These companies grew the EXPO exhibitor base by over 12% in 2007.

The Gourmet Marketplace addresses the double digit sales growth in this hot confectionery and snack category. It features a variety of specialty products in every segment from premium and upscale to fortified, all natural and organic. Premium chocolate sales alone increased by over 30% in 2006 and they are still growing.

Show Attendance Fee: Advance Registration - $35.00 / Late Registration - $75.00

Where to register: www.AllCandyExpo.com!

EXHIBIT HOURS:
Tuesday, May 20 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday, May 21 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday, May 22 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:
Chicago’s McCormick Place
West Building
Chicago, Illinois USA

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If you are looking to find a good online supplier for Shoes, Flip Flops, Boots, Sneakers and Designer Shoes http:www.shoenet.com is a great place to look. They have 27 years of experience in the shoe business. They import shoes and sneakers from China and Taiwan as well as buy closeout and salvage product from various sources.

Shoenet.com has a good selection of footwear merchandise on the site. The categorization and navigation is simple to use and makes it easy for you to find product to stock your store. Each shoe is clearly labeled and has the size range scale and color options available. They do run a daily deal of the day on the site so you need to check back on a regular basis.

The site is well designed and easy to use and the minimum order amount required to place an order is $250. Currently, they are running a new customer special on the site for first time customers who place an order over $500. I was told that additional discounts are available for larger orders, however, it is done on a per order basis. You do not need a reseller number to place an order on the site and you can simply register and purchase. They do ship worldwide as well.

Company Information:

Address: 1350 Broadway, suite 1004 New York, NY 10018 USA

Phone: 866 737-7192 Fax: 212 683-2163

Payment Methods: Credit Card, PayPal, Wire Transfer, Bank Transfer, Money Order

Shipping Method: FedEx Ground

Drop Shipping: Not Available

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Liquidation.com is marketplace and auction site that has surplus merchandise from major retailers and closeout liquidation sources. The auctions consist of pallet, truckloads, and bulk lots of merchandise in a wide range or product categories that include; apparel, computers, electronics, housewares, industrial equipment and even vehicles. Make sure you read the product descriptions very careful as the product can be in various condition states, merchandise can range from refurbished, customer returns, shelf pull, overstocks to new in box.Just reviewing the current auctions, I see major name brand products that range from Ipods, Coach Purses, Roxy Swimsuits to computers from Dell and Apple as well as industrial equipment.

They have created some really easy navigation features on the site to help you locate merchandise that will meet your customers needs. The site has conducted over 1 million b2b transactions and is reviewed by Hacker Safe so you can be assured that they work to create a trusted auction environment.

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DM Merchandising is one of the top suppliers in the U.S. for impulse, novelty and seasonal gift merchandise. If you are looking for fast moving product to stock your store with or put on your checkout counter for incremental sales, make sure you review the assortment of products offered by DM Merchandising.

They have an amazing creative team and this is what makes the difference between the product assortment they have and other suppliers like them. DM Merchandising has a great assortment of fashion jewelry accessories that they put their own twist on that is what makes the difference. They also spend a significant amount of time and energy on creative displays and point-of-purchase material and it shows. This attention to detail is no mistake as they understand that this effort helps sell merchandise.

If you need Mother’s Day merchandise product, Father’s Day merchandise, patriotic products, graduation merchandise and Christmas merchandise they got you covered for that as well. The product assortment fits a wide assortment of retail store formats from gift stores, discount and variety stores, tourist stores, and seasonal kiosks. They also have a catalog of product for .85 merchandise that you should review as well. Great Product and great packaging equals great sales, so make sure you check them out.

I have worked with them for years and the level or professionalism and dedication to providing a great customer experience will help you grow your business, as you have time to focus on selling and marketing your business.

The www.dmmerchandising.com website is not open to the public, you will need to contact them and open and account and place and order prior to them giving you access to the site for placing orders. Make sure you have your reseller ID handy and call them Today!

Contact Information:

Address: 835 N. Church Court Elmhurst, IL 60126

Phone: 800-548-6784
Fax: 630-833-1230

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Sav-On-Closeouts has been online and selling novelties and closeouts items for as long as I can remember (that is for at least 7 years). The site is very basic and really makes you feel like you are at a closeout store or in a warehouse. However, the site is easy to use and has secured transactions through Thwate, Hacker Safe and Controlscan.com, don’t let the site fool you, spend the time and find the deals and if you rather you can call them and order over the phone. They have been in business selling closeouts and novelties since 1986, and sell products to independent retailers. Weather you have a dollar store, discount store, variety store or you are a teacher looking for school supplies for your students or even just a charity looking to do a fund raiser, Sav-On-Closeouts.com has 1,000 of items to choose from. They have an area on the site for items that sell for just a penny. They also carry many seasonal items for holidays parties.

Wholesale Election Products:

Flag Pins $0.05 ea.              Cello Bags-$0.10 ea        Plastic Flags - $0.10 ea

The site has over 50 different product categories that range from wholesale balloons to wholesale wedding products. If you are looking for wholesale flags, wholesale political products for the election year or patriotic merchandise. you should see the wide assortment of patriotic and election year supplies that they sell.

Company Info:

Minimum Order: None

Method of Payment: PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, COD

Shipping Rates:

U.S. Order under $100: Charged a flat $9.95

U.S. orders over $100.00: Shipping will be estimated at check-out - contacted if greater than quoted

Outside U.S. - Will be estimated at checkout, however, you will be contacted prior to shipping

Shipping Time - 3 to 10 days

Sav-On Closeouts
105 W. Highway M-35, P.O. Box 1356
Gwinn, MI 49841

Toll Free 1-888-662-1097
Phone: (906) 346-7065
Contact us: csupport@sav-on-closeouts.com

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Regent Products www.regentproducts.com is a general merchandise and dollar store supplier located in River Grove, Illinois. They have multiple showrooms located in Miami, Detroit and Philadelphia as well as attending the major trade shows. Being in so many locations makes it easier for you to review the entire line of 3,000 general merchandise products that they carry. They have a diverse product line that covers 20 categories which also includes a great selection of seasonal products. The have been in business since 1985 and are a direct importer and buyer of branded closeouts.

They have a basic site that allows you to order as well as request catalogs. The ordering process is secure, however, the navigation can be a bit confusing so take your time and look around and go back to the category pages to find additional products if you get lost. You should also note the closeout products section towards the bottom of the site as they currently are running a .25 cent special.

Again if you are looking for seasonal merchandise, they have you covered and you can order the catalogs showing on the home page very easily. They currently are showing the catalogs for the following holidays: Halloween merchandise, Christmas merchandise as well as spring/summer products.

Company Information:

Order Minimum: $1,000

Payment Methods: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex, Money Orders, Cashiers Checks, Open Account approved credit

Regent Products Corporate Office and Showroom
8999 Palmer, River Grove, Illinois 60171-1926
Phone 708.583.1000 Fax 708.583.1400

Detroit Showroom
23840 W. 8 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48034

Miami Showroom
5390 N.W. 161st Street
Miami Lakes, FL 33014

Philadelphia Showroom
300 E Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134

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If you are currently a Specialty Retailer or looking at getting into Specialty Retailing this is the show you should attend. It is billed as the largest specialty retailing show in the U.S. that helps you find and network with service providers, property managers, wholesalers and suppliers. The SPREE trade show is specifically targeted to the $12 billion cart and kiosk industry. Carts and kiosks are located in Shopping Malls, Fairs, Festivals, Airports and any other location where large groups of people are located for events. Make sure you also check out the seminars which range from how to select a location and product to more advanced information on how to staff and grow your existing business.

With over 100+ exhibitors you are sure to find top selling product trends and information on what type of locations are the hottest.

Show Details:

Registration: http://www.spreeshow.com/register.php

Cost: Free - if your register prior to the event

Date: April 15th-17th, 2008

Location: Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino

Hours: April 15th & 16th: 1 p.m - 6 p.m. April 17th: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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