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etailers<br />
VOL. 42 NO. 12<br />
APRIL <strong>2023</strong><br />
Rebirth of<br />
Sales for<br />
Spring<br />
Connecting Wholesalers and <strong>Retailers</strong> Since 1981<br />
Connecting Wholesalers and <strong>Retailers</strong> Since 1981
OHIO<br />
KNIFE<br />
wholesale distributor<br />
909 EAST WAYNE STREET, SUITE 119 • CELINA, OH 45822<br />
Visit Our Website:<br />
www.OhioKnifeSales.com<br />
Apply for Dealership Online<br />
PHONE: 419.549.8200<br />
KNIVES • SWORDS • SHARPENERS • ACCESSORIES • AIRGUNS & AMMO • HUNTING BLINDS & MORE<br />
FREE Shipping on your First Order of $ 100.00 or More When You Mention This AD!<br />
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OKC - M9 Bayonet & Scabbard - Black<br />
$<br />
117.36<br />
Bubba Blade-BB1-7F 7 Inch-Tapered Flex<br />
$<br />
38.12<br />
Smith & Wesson BSPECLS - Large Special Ops<br />
Liner Lock M.A.G.I.C. Assist... $ 18.99<br />
Stainless Steel Pliers<br />
8.5 inch... $ 39.87<br />
Smith & Wesson 3 Pack 8 inch<br />
Throwing Knives... $ 13.19<br />
OKC-705 5-Pc. Cutlery Set $ 39.59<br />
OKC-Spec Plus Alpha Survival<br />
$<br />
18.99<br />
Bubba Multi-Flex<br />
Interchangeable Blade<br />
$<br />
72.46<br />
ColdSteel - B6254 - Big Boar Blowguns - 4 Foot Blowgun<br />
$<br />
24.89 ColdSteel<br />
Drop Forged Hunter... $ 34.56<br />
Schrade Old Timer Splinter Carvin<br />
Knife Traditional Pocket Knife<br />
$<br />
16.39<br />
Benjamin 392S .22-Caliber Bolt Action<br />
Variable Pump Air Rifle, Black... $ 189.99<br />
ColdSteel<br />
Cheap Shot<br />
125 Grain 10 Pack<br />
$<br />
6.65<br />
Schrade Little Ricky Full Tang Drop Point<br />
Re-Curve Fixed Blade Knife... $ 32.99<br />
Smith & Wesson 3 Piece Camping<br />
Set with Sheath... $ 21.99<br />
SOG-SOGFARI - 13” MACHETE... $ 21.84<br />
Sig Sauer 1911<br />
”We The People”<br />
Air Pistol - CO2 Powered<br />
$<br />
66.98<br />
Kershaw 1660OR - Leek- Orange<br />
$<br />
47.37<br />
Generational USA Sharpfinger 152OTG<br />
$<br />
56.24<br />
SOG-TACTICAL<br />
TOMAHAWK<br />
$<br />
34.75<br />
SOG<br />
FASTHAWK<br />
$<br />
35.49<br />
Kershaw Launch 9... $ 80.21<br />
Kershaw 1987 - RJ Tactical 3.0<br />
$<br />
22.56<br />
SOG-KEYTRON - SATIN, STRAIGHT<br />
$<br />
16.54<br />
Gamo Swarm Magnum G2 .177cal IGT<br />
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Women Bodycon Dress Yellow Straps Neck Lace<br />
Up Irregular Sleeveless Pencil Wrap Dress<br />
$ 11.17<br />
Women Bodycon Dress High Collar<br />
Long Sleeves Black Stretch Short Dress<br />
$ 12.99<br />
Faux Fur Coats For Women Long<br />
Sleeves Casual Stretch Jewel Neck<br />
$ 22.99<br />
Women Hoodie Blue Jewel Neck Long Sleeves<br />
Tie Dye Polyester Hooded Sweatshirt<br />
$ 7.99<br />
Hoodie For Woman Light Gray Long Sleeves<br />
Leopard Print Polyester Hooded<br />
$ 17.99<br />
Men’s T-shirts Jewel Neck<br />
Printed Short Sleeves<br />
$ 10.99<br />
Men’s Trousers Casual Natural<br />
Waist Straight Cargo Pant<br />
$ 18.99<br />
Casual Turndown Collar<br />
Men’s Shirt<br />
$ 13.99<br />
Jacket For Men<br />
Polyester Handsome<br />
$ 18.99<br />
Men Blazer Casual<br />
Color Block Spring Jacket<br />
Turndown Collar Long Sleeve Short Jacket<br />
$ 19.99<br />
www.UinDeals<br />
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Large Orders? Click on Wholesale Tab<br />
Men’s Sweaters<br />
Men’s Pullover Knitwear<br />
High Collar Winter Deep Apricot<br />
$ 19.99<br />
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WHOLESALE<br />
Costume Club<br />
• Disposables<br />
• Atomizers<br />
H2 E-Cig Round<br />
Mouth Atomizer<br />
$1.85<br />
• Kits<br />
• E-Cig Ba teries<br />
5mL Bo tle<br />
Liquid E-Juice<br />
for E-Cig $1.30<br />
E-Case w/2<br />
Cigare tes + 1 USB<br />
Charger $10.50<br />
1 0’S IN STOCK<br />
All Occassions<br />
Fast Same Day Shipping<br />
Flat Rate Delivery<br />
E-Cig kit Includes 1 cig,<br />
10cartridges, Wa l, USB,<br />
Car Chargers $6.50<br />
• E-Liquids<br />
• E-Cig A ce sories<br />
Round Mouth E-Cig<br />
3.5ml Atomizer Set<br />
w/Coil Heads $3.83<br />
SHISHA Zero<br />
Nicotine Disposable<br />
E-Cig $3.45<br />
This is a Buying Guide for<br />
RETAIL STORE OWNERS<br />
Presented within the pages are the latest offerings from the<br />
country’s leading merchandise wholesalers. The advertisers<br />
herein sell strictly wholesale and require that you purchase with<br />
the intent of reselling through retail channels.<br />
Sell to over 60,000<br />
stores through <strong>Forum</strong><br />
631/754-5000<br />
DRESS UP FOR<br />
PROFITS!<br />
COSTUMES ARE YEAR ‘ROUND MONEY MAKERS!<br />
Every Day’s A Treat!<br />
See our ad on page 28<br />
www.USACostumers.com<br />
Light Up WithoUt<br />
Lighting Up!<br />
LOGIC WHOLESALE<br />
see our ad on page 37<br />
Start.<br />
Electronic<br />
Cigarettes<br />
Full Service Wholesaler • We Ship Worldwide<br />
Grow.<br />
Repair.<br />
Our specialty is helping sma l and<br />
mid-sized busine ses achieve su ce s.<br />
Contact us for fr e consultation.<br />
1-800-433-7002<br />
info@<strong>Forum</strong>BA.com • www.<strong>Forum</strong>BA.com<br />
Always Be<br />
Fashionable<br />
FASHIONABLE<br />
SALES<br />
See our ad on Pg 63<br />
www.Lightecig.com<br />
We Dropship - Distributors WanteD • Scroll website to bo tom - Click on WHoLESALE<br />
SMALL<br />
BUSINESS<br />
CONSULTING<br />
<strong>Forum</strong>BA.com<br />
Ad on Page 18<br />
INDEX<br />
ADVERTISERS INDEX<br />
AUGUST 2022<br />
BLING IT ON!<br />
HipWholesale.com<br />
See our ad on Page 27<br />
Does anybody<br />
read these?<br />
CALL 631-754-5000 and<br />
you’ll get a FREE 3-mo.<br />
subscription!<br />
Congratulations to<br />
FIND THE FINDS<br />
Northport, NY<br />
PLEASE PATRONIZE THE LEADING WHOLESALERS<br />
WHO ADVERTISE IN RETAILERS FORUM MAGAZINE<br />
THE TRUSTED BUYING SOURCE FOR RETAIL STORES!<br />
ADVERTISING<br />
FORUM AD RATES .......... 09<br />
APPAREL<br />
1 STOP WHOLESALE ........ 35<br />
BLANK TEES. ............... 28<br />
BOUTIQUE CLOSEOUTS. ..... 51<br />
CAPSMITH ............. 20-21<br />
CLOTHINGWARE ........... 71<br />
DD BULK ................... 60<br />
FASHIONABLE<br />
FASHIONABLE SALES. ....... 63<br />
WATCHES<br />
SNEAKY SAVINGS ON SNEAKERS<br />
SKMEI 1463 Fashion Women<br />
Watches W/ Leather Strap<br />
$14.99<br />
FLIRTY WHOLESALE ........ 24<br />
KARMA CIRCLE. ............ 03<br />
SCARF WAREHOUSE ........ 84<br />
For Men & Women<br />
See Our Ad On PAge 59<br />
SKMEI 1258 Digital Sport Watch<br />
For Men W/ 50m Waterproof<br />
SKMEI 9178<br />
Creativity Sku l<br />
Quartz Watch<br />
For Men<br />
$16.99<br />
SKMEI 1704 Elegant Girl Clock<br />
W/ Japan Quartz Movement<br />
$18.99<br />
$13.99<br />
STYLISH PLUS .............. 45<br />
T SHIRT REP ................ 88<br />
UIN DEALS ................. 61<br />
LINKS<br />
SKMEI 123 Fashion<br />
Casual Sport Watch<br />
W/ Stainle s Steel Strap<br />
Liebig L1013 Japan Quartz<br />
Movement Golden Watch<br />
$13.99<br />
$15.99<br />
UNIVERSE WHOLESALE. ..... 47<br />
USACOSTUMERS.COM ...... 28<br />
ASSORTED ITEMS<br />
AUCTION FINDER ........... 34<br />
BEAN WHOLESALERS ....... 24<br />
DINO DROPSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . 57<br />
DOBA DROPSHIP ........... 15<br />
EVERYTHING CLOSEOUTS ... 70<br />
EZ DROPSHIP. .............. 68<br />
FIND IT ASIA. ............... 86<br />
LIEBIG L2004 Quartz Watches<br />
For Men<br />
$17.99<br />
SKMEI 1419 Simple Style<br />
Women Quartz Watches<br />
$12.99<br />
MEGA UBID ................ 74<br />
RAMSONS IMPORTS ........ 13<br />
SWEET WHOLESALERS ...... 55<br />
TOP TEN WHOLESALE ....... 83<br />
BOOKS<br />
AUCTION BOOK ............ 80<br />
BUYERS CONTACTS ......... 79<br />
CLOSEOUT DIRECTORY ..... 89<br />
HIDDEN WEALTH ........... 82<br />
TRADE PUBLICATIONS ...90-96<br />
CANDY<br />
SWEET WHOLESALERS ...... 55<br />
CELLULAR<br />
CELLCITY.BIZ .............. 29<br />
SKMEI 1676 Simple Watches<br />
For Men IP68 W/ Leather Strap<br />
WHOLE-CELL .............. 73<br />
$15.99<br />
SKMEI 1690<br />
Quartz Watches For Womens<br />
W/ Rhinestone Decoration<br />
$16.99<br />
COMPUTERS<br />
REFURB SHOPS ............. 32<br />
CONSUMER ELECT.<br />
SKMEI 1722 Ladies<br />
Quartz Analog Silicone<br />
Wrist Watch<br />
FIND IT CHINA .............. 65<br />
$15.99<br />
FAST SHIPPING - 100% GUARANTEED AND WARANTEED - FAST SHIPPING<br />
ALL CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - WE SHIP WORLDWIDE - WHOLESALERS WELCOME<br />
CREDIT CARD<br />
PROCESSING<br />
EXP MERCHANT ............ 81<br />
SKMEI 1703 Fashion Flower Shape<br />
Dial Ladies Quartz Clock<br />
W/ 30m Waterproof<br />
$17.99<br />
www.TimeWholesalers.com<br />
We make it easy to find products and suppliers<br />
without having to flip through entire magazine<br />
1. Check the INDEX on Pages 6 & 7.<br />
2. Find the Product Category and View the Various Companies.<br />
3. CLICK on the Company you’re interested in and their Ad Page<br />
will Open Immediately.<br />
Found an ad that Interests you and want to know more?<br />
1. CLICK on the website in the ad and you will open the<br />
company’s website.<br />
2. CLICK on an email in the ad and you can send a message<br />
ALL WEBSITES AND EMAILS IN EVERY AD ARE LIVE LINKS.<br />
JUST CLICK ON THEM!<br />
RESPONDER<br />
CLICK ON BANNERS<br />
IN SELECT ADS<br />
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CONTACT US:<br />
TEL: 1-800-635-7654<br />
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FAX: 631-754-0630<br />
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| APRIL <strong>2023</strong> Page 5
Sell to over 60,000<br />
stores through <strong>Forum</strong><br />
631/754-5000<br />
Start.<br />
Light Up Without<br />
Lighting Up!<br />
Full Service Wholesaler • We Ship Worldwide<br />
LOGIC • WHOLESALE<br />
Kits<br />
• E-Liquids<br />
Grow.<br />
See our ad on the Backcover<br />
Repair.<br />
Our specialty is helping small and<br />
mid-sized businesses achieve success.<br />
Contact us for free consultation.<br />
see our ad on page 53<br />
1-800-433-7002<br />
info@<strong>Forum</strong>BA.com • www.<strong>Forum</strong>BA.com<br />
DRESS UP FOR<br />
PROFITS!<br />
Every Day’s A Treat!<br />
COSTUMES ARE YEAR ‘ROUND MONEY MAKERS!<br />
WHOLESALE<br />
Costume Club<br />
www.USACostumers<br />
See our USACostumers.com<br />
ad on page 22<br />
• Disposables<br />
• Atomizers<br />
H2 E-Cig Round<br />
Mouth Atomizer<br />
$1.85<br />
5mL Bottle<br />
E- Liquid E-Juice<br />
for E-Cig $1.30<br />
E-Case w/2<br />
Cigarettes + 1 USB<br />
Charger $10.50<br />
Always Be<br />
Fashionable<br />
E-Cig kit Includes 1 cig,<br />
10cartridges, Wall, USB,<br />
Car Chargers $6.50<br />
FASHIONABLE<br />
SALES<br />
See our ad on Pg 71<br />
BLING IT ON!<br />
HipWholesale.com<br />
SMALL<br />
BUSINESS<br />
CONSULTING<br />
<strong>Forum</strong>BA.com<br />
Ad on Page 66<br />
100’S IN STOCK<br />
All Occassions<br />
Fast Same Day Shipping<br />
Flat Rate Delivery<br />
Electronic<br />
Cigarettes<br />
• E-Cig Batteries<br />
Round Mouth E-Cig<br />
3.5ml Atomizer Set<br />
w/Coil Heads $3.83<br />
• E-Cig Accessories<br />
SHISHA Zero<br />
Nicotine Disposable<br />
E-Cig $3.45<br />
www.Lightecig.com<br />
We Dropship - Distributors WanteD • Scroll website to bottom - Click on WHoLESALE<br />
SNEAKY SAVINGS ON SNEAKERS<br />
See Our Ad on Page 61<br />
Does anybody<br />
read these?<br />
CALL 631-754-5000 and<br />
you’ll get a FREE 3-mo.<br />
subscription!<br />
Congratulations to<br />
ROOFS UP<br />
Long Island, NY<br />
ADVERTISERS INDEX<br />
PLEASE PATRONIZE THE LEADING WHOLESALERS<br />
WHO ADVERTISE IN RETAILERS FORUM MAGAZINE<br />
THE TRUSTED BUYING SOURCE FOR RETAIL STORES!<br />
APRIL <strong>2023</strong><br />
ADVERTISING<br />
FORUM AD RATES .......... 09<br />
APPAREL<br />
1 STOP WHOLESALE. ........ 37<br />
BLANK TEES. ............... 87<br />
BOUTIQUE CLOSEOUTS ...... 59<br />
CLOTHINGWARE ............ 73<br />
DD BULK ................... 54<br />
FASHIONABLE SALES. ....... 71<br />
FLIRTY WHOLESALE ......... 26<br />
SCARF WAREHOUSE. ........ 19<br />
STYLE IN FASHION .......... 18<br />
STYLISH PLUS .............. 33<br />
UIN DEALS ................. 04<br />
USACOSTUMERS.COM ....... 22<br />
ASSORTED ITEMS<br />
AUCTION FINDER. ........... 68<br />
BEAN WHOLESALERS ....... 24<br />
DINO DROPSHIP. ............ 45<br />
DOBA DROPSHIP ............ 21<br />
EVERYTHING CLOSEOUTS. ... 52<br />
EZ DROPSHIP ............... 24<br />
FIND IT ASIA ................ 85<br />
MEGA UBID ................. 46<br />
RAMSONS IMPORTS ......... 15<br />
SWEET WHOLESALERS ...... 75<br />
TOP TEN WHOLESALE ....... 81<br />
BOOKS<br />
AUCTION BOOK ............. 82<br />
BUYERS CONTACTS ......... 86<br />
CLOSEOUT DIRECTORY ...... 84<br />
HIDDEN WEALTH ............ 80<br />
TRADE PUBLICATIONS ..... 88-94<br />
CANDY<br />
SWEET WHOLESALERS ...... 75<br />
CELLULAR<br />
CELLCITY.BIZ ............... 29<br />
WHOLE-CELL ............... 39<br />
COLLECTIBLES<br />
EXTRA MILE ................ 18<br />
PATTER’S COLLECTIBLES .... 20<br />
COMPUTERS<br />
REFURB SHOPS. ............ 70<br />
CONSUMER ELECT.<br />
FIND IT CHINA. .............. 67<br />
CREDIT CARD<br />
PROCESSING<br />
EXP MERCHANT. ............. 27
#1<br />
BUYING GUIDE<br />
FOR RETAIL STORES!<br />
DISPLAY/SUPPLIES<br />
& SERVICES<br />
AVVO ADVISORS ............ 58<br />
CC WAREHOUSE ............ 83<br />
E-STORE BUILDERS ......... 72<br />
E STORE SIGNS ............. 55<br />
E-STORE SITES ............. 62<br />
FB CAMPAIGNS ............. 28<br />
FORUM ADVISORS. .......... 66<br />
FUNDING OFFICES. .......... 42<br />
KWIK INC. .................. 54<br />
PAYROLL HELPER ........... 74<br />
PROTECTION PLANS. ........ 60<br />
RETAILERS BANK ........... 56<br />
SALES GROUP BAGS ........ 26<br />
SETON SIGNAGE ............ 79<br />
WHOLESALESOURCES.COM . . . . .<br />
INSIDE BACK COVER<br />
DROPSHIPPERS<br />
DINO DROPSHIP. ............ 45<br />
DOBA DROPSHIP ............ 21<br />
EZ DROPSHIP ............... 24<br />
E-CIGARETTES &<br />
SMOKE SHOP ITEMS<br />
3’x5’Embroidered Flags $14.00 Each<br />
LIGHT E CIG ................ 45<br />
View our 148 page Catalog online !<br />
www.RIOhio.com<br />
LOGIC WHOLESALE ......... 53<br />
USA VAPE DEALS Belt ........... Buckles $18.00 dz65<br />
$36.00 dz<br />
Hat Pins $6.00 dz<br />
$39.00 dz<br />
Tri-Fold<br />
SNEAKER $36.00 dz CLEARANCE ...... 61<br />
$5.00 Each<br />
$36.00 ut 72 pcs<br />
$21.00 dz<br />
$9.00 dz<br />
FOOTWEAR<br />
HANDBAGS<br />
Garden Flags WindSocks<br />
48.00 dz $48.00 dz<br />
Min.Order<br />
$150.00<br />
$4.50 Each<br />
$42.00 dz<br />
NOVELTY SELLER ........... 77<br />
Metal Plates<br />
$27.00 dz<br />
8” x 12” Metal Signs<br />
$39.00 dz<br />
$4.00 each<br />
$30.00 dz 8” x 12” Parking Sign $18.00 dz<br />
SPECIAL FEATURES<br />
Leather Bracelet $18.00 dz<br />
Patches $18.00 dz<br />
Belt Buckles<br />
$36.00 dz<br />
1ut/5 dz Mood Rings $33.00 unit<br />
SECURITY PRODUCTS<br />
Metal Sign<br />
12”X18” $5.75 Each<br />
12”x18” Metal Sign $5.25 each<br />
$36.00 ut/72pcs<br />
$15.00 dz<br />
$6.00 dz<br />
See our Hat Ad Pins on Also Page 39<br />
sold by the<br />
Gigantic dozen! Selection<br />
of Variety Goods<br />
Playing Cards<br />
12” Metal Signs<br />
$18.00 dz<br />
Garden Flags<br />
12”x18” Metal Signs READER RESPONSE ......... 11<br />
$5.00 Each<br />
$48.00 dz<br />
$5.50 Each<br />
$15.00 dz<br />
36 pcBiker Ring<br />
HOME & HOUSEWARE RETAILING NEWS. ........... 14<br />
$24.00 dz<br />
Best Friend Necklace<br />
RAMSON’S<br />
$39.00 unit<br />
$24.00 dz/sets<br />
Belt Buckles<br />
WHAT’S See our Ad on Page 15<br />
$7.00 HOT Each ................ 12<br />
Metal Signs<br />
CLARA CLARK .............. $24.00 dz $42.00 dz<br />
13<br />
$5.50 Each<br />
3’x5’Embroidered Flags<br />
$21.00 dz<br />
$14.00 Each<br />
5” Patches $36.00 dz<br />
$18.00 dz<br />
Leather Wallets $5.50 each<br />
BAG CLOSEOUTS ........... 63<br />
Magnets 3”x8” $18.00 dz<br />
BAG VENDORS. ............. 28<br />
DAKOTA STEEL ART .......16/17<br />
MERCHANDISE REP ......... 38<br />
RUG PROFITS. .............. 23<br />
RUSH SUPPLIERS ........... 34<br />
JEWELRY/ACCESSORIES<br />
BLING WHOLESALER .............57<br />
BODY CANDY HQ ................69<br />
BUND JEWELRY. .................35<br />
CLOSEOUTS FOR SALE ...........51<br />
HEAVENLY WHOLESALE. ..........44<br />
HIP WHOLESALE…….BACK COVER<br />
JEWEL CLEARANCE ..............48<br />
JEWELRY MINERS ................41<br />
SHAKE WHOLESALE. .............78<br />
UNIVERSE WHOLESALE ...........25<br />
Metal Sign<br />
$4.75 each<br />
$48.00 dz<br />
NOVELTIES<br />
CARTOON CONCEPTS ....... 32<br />
3pc Magnet<br />
$5.25 Each<br />
$15.50 Each<br />
COOL GLOWING. ............ 31<br />
PPE SUPPLIES<br />
PPE STOCKROOM ........... 40<br />
R/C & TOYS<br />
RC VARIETY ................ 49<br />
SOARING RC. ............... 36<br />
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<strong>Retailers</strong> Bucking Inflation As We Head Into Spring<br />
THIS is a great time of year when<br />
hope springs eternal in the retail<br />
industry. Where each of us wishes that<br />
the showers of <strong>April</strong> will be in the form<br />
of coins falling into our registers.<br />
THE first quarter was off to a decent<br />
start for most retailers and wholesalers.<br />
Many forecasters were surprised that<br />
the numbers were as good as they were<br />
based on the inflation and recession<br />
talk all around. With employment still<br />
strong and consumers not curtailing<br />
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the first quarter.<br />
ANOTHER factor contributing to the<br />
decent markets has been a fairly mild<br />
winter in most parts of the country.<br />
With the exception of a few cold snaps<br />
in certain areas, the weather played<br />
a big part in fueling the economy.<br />
Everything is connected. The milder<br />
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THE first round of trade shows for the<br />
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MANY retailers continue to increase<br />
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>> ON-LINE SOURCING<br />
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WITH the nicer weather coming,<br />
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RETAILING NEWS<br />
Target Expanding and Remodeling<br />
TARGET Corp. announced plans to add 20 brand new stores and renovate 175 existing ones<br />
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THE retailer is also making investments in about 175 of its 2000 stores ranging from full remodels<br />
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World’s Largest Apple Store Set for Miami<br />
IT has been six months since the last Apple Store location was opened in the US. By the end<br />
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rumor we have been hearing that Apple is looking to open their largest store ever at the Miami<br />
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ACCORDING to what we’ve heard, Apple is planning to open their new store in Miami at NE 8th<br />
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still unclear there are some reliable sources buzzing about this.<br />
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Dollar Tree Expanding in Food<br />
AFTER substantial leadership changes throughout last year, Dollar Tree has revealed better<br />
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investments, including grocery.<br />
ACCORDING to Dollar Tree their shoppers have been reacting positively to the company’s<br />
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TRAFFIC at the stores has been improving and trending positively as the chain has cycled the<br />
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forumworkshop<br />
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Friends &<br />
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Making Your Name Known with Self-Marketing<br />
Continued from last issue ...<br />
Love Letters Straight From The Start<br />
Top Self-Marketing Secrets<br />
– Give and You’ll Receive<br />
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Page honorary 30 APRIL chair <strong>2023</strong> of| aRETAILERS charitable FORUM event. MAGAZINE<br />
Love Letters<br />
Straight from<br />
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continued...
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The Greatest Thanks You Can Give<br />
With our frantically busy lifestyles, we often<br />
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continued...<br />
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But Tobin had a good relationship with her<br />
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Woodrow made Tobin a hero. But she knew it<br />
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gift money can’t buy: sincere praise. She did it<br />
with a letter from her boss, the president of the<br />
agency, to Woodrow’s boss at the print shop.<br />
Although the letter was not long, it was powerful.<br />
It said that finding star employees was not<br />
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have John Woodrow because he is a star. The<br />
letter thanked the entire printing crew for coming<br />
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it said, “We were so impressed<br />
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How would you feel if you received this letter<br />
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continued...<br />
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Which raises another question. If ever there is<br />
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Letters Bring You Lagniappe<br />
It is amazing at how few people take the time to<br />
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Henry had not only talked his client into<br />
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FORUM WORKSHOP<br />
Schwing and Wright coaxed take after take<br />
from the stars, until the final commercial was<br />
perfect. The real test came when the commercial<br />
aired. As they say in the ad game, the commercial<br />
made turnstiles turn and cash registers<br />
ring. Henry sent a letter of praise that said more<br />
than thanks. The letter said that the commercial<br />
they recorded helped his client enjoy the best<br />
first quarter sales in company history.<br />
The morning that the Sound<br />
Advice partners opened the<br />
letter, Henry received a phone<br />
call. Despite the many awards,<br />
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When asked if they<br />
could use it to show new<br />
clients, Henry told them that<br />
was exactly why he had sent it.<br />
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On future projects with Sound<br />
Advice, Henry always received<br />
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sound effects. Later Sound Advice even solved<br />
what could have been an ugly situation for<br />
Henry with AFTRA, the performers union, on<br />
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FORUM WORKSHOP<br />
Finding and building strong bonds with key<br />
groups will help your firm grow and thrive.<br />
The letter to Sound Advice is an example of an<br />
overlooked part of marketing for professionals.<br />
It lets you get that little something extra when<br />
you really need it. Sincere praise through the<br />
mail is a great way to make this happen.<br />
Your letters are not manipulation. For the strategy<br />
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Use Letters to<br />
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The authors have found that where some measure<br />
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If you like something, say so. Most professionals<br />
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frame the bad news with good news. For your<br />
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mind when they return to your project. But always<br />
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3. Say how that person’s efforts made you<br />
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Tell him or her.<br />
4. Call the person a star.<br />
5. Keep the letter short. Many people are<br />
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Gail Conwell, Gail Conwell Design<br />
000 Boquita Drive<br />
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FORUM WORKSHOP<br />
Try Saying Thank You<br />
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FORUM WORKSHOP<br />
Since phone communications were severely<br />
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A few doors down from the print shop was a<br />
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FORUM WORKSHOP<br />
We all are human beings, and we all love appreciation.<br />
Motivational speaker Jim Rohn<br />
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better service, we need to find more clever<br />
ways to spend our money. One clever way is to<br />
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as money given waiters in advance. Tips<br />
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Service.” If you really want to impress some<br />
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Now we don’t recommend<br />
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forumworkshop<br />
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People treat others like they are treated.<br />
Keep the Cards & Letters Coming<br />
Don’t stop with thank you letters. Think of<br />
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1. Give your clients a copy of this article, Maybe<br />
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2. When clients call to thank you on the phone,<br />
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FORUM WORKSHOP<br />
3. Sometimes letters from particular clients<br />
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draft.<br />
4. If you are involved in a worthwhile community<br />
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FORUM WORKSHOP<br />
7. Here’s another postcard idea. Before you<br />
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8. Clip funny cartoons and news items from the<br />
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9. Here is a better idea than flowers for someone<br />
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FORUM WORKSHOP<br />
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After a successful 10-year career with a large<br />
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His first step was finding pool owners in the<br />
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Secret #3: You’re On My List<br />
Great direct mail requires people with a little<br />
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Remember to think suspects and not prospects.<br />
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