Ribbon is useful for so many different things in your store. Your customers also can find many uses as well. Therefore, it is an essential to have in your store. With so many options, you can offer variety to your customers, especially since not everyone shares the same styles and tastes. Plus, they have different uses for it. You can use ribbon for packaging, accents to floral arrangements, craft items and so many different things around the home and your store. So, FGmarket has picked items that will definitely be a must in your store.

Superior Giftwrap, burton + BURTON, Wrapsmart.Com, B B Crafts, Cheep Trims, Tatum Ribbon Designs Inc

Ribbon is great, simply stated. There are so many different uses for it. Whether you are wrapping a gift, creating something unique or using it as decor; it’s useful for all three. So, make sure and stock your store with the right ribbon in various styles to please all your customers.

The heat wave is upon us. Therefore, you must get your store ready with all the right accessories for your customers. Have you accounted for what’s on trend and what customers are gravitating towards? There are so many trends to keep up with. However, summer is all about going bold and bright. Anything goes during the summertime and your customers are ready to deck out their homes and get in the mood for the weather. So, FGmarket has a few picks that will definitely be a hit amongst your customers and ideal for the warmer weather.

Home Textiles - This trend should definitely be carried throughout the house, textiles included. You can feature beautiful pillows, bedding, curtains, tapestries, throws and afghans. Home textiles definitely make wonderful accents and are an inexpensive way to bring what’s in style into a home. A beautiful blanket or even curtains can definitely transform a room. It may be simple, yet it can have a huge impact.

Creative Women, Triple Creek Products, Ecoaccents

Home Decor - Again, an easy way to bring in the latest trends is with home decor. These can make a huge impact or even a simple statement, yet still showing off the trends. There are so many unique items to feature as home decor like vases, picture frames, mirrors, accent pieces, artwork, clocks, ceramic items and so much more. During this time, they will definitely start featuring what’s on trend within their products so you can find pieces for your shop. Look for color in these products. Some may want to include this in their house in a big way or even in a subtle way. So, provide both options for your customers.

Oakland Pottery, Glass From The Avenue, Cultural Intrigue

Kitchenware - A big way to incorporate these products into your store is with kitchenware. This is the time for entertaining and having guests over. So, your customers want to provide them with something fun and festive, which is what summer is all about. You can feature different serving pieces, enamel plates and bowls with various colors and prints, unique silverware and serving utensils. Also, don’t forget about all the unique drinkware you can feature in your store. The great thing about these items is that they’re not pricey. Eating and entertaining outdoors are both wonderful activities that take place during this time. So, make sure your customers are ready with the latest trends.

Kraft Klub, Inc., The Mane Lion, Bentley Drink Ware

Outdoor Decor - Since this time is all about the beautiful weather, consumers are wanting to get outdoors and enjoy it. So, provide outdoor decor as well. Customers will spend most of their time entertaining outdoors during this gorgeous weather, so make sure they carry the bright and colorful trend to their outdoors.

India Handicrafts, Inc., Accent Decor, Inc., Cheryl Wolff Ceramics

Featuring the latest trends in your store is always a must. Your customers expect to walk in and find the latest ones so they can incorporate them into their own homes. They may want to do it all the way or just incorporate trends in a subtle way, either way, you need to offer those types of products to your customers. They’ll truly appreciate you for that.

It’s wedding season. With the warmer weather and summer being right around the corner, it’s definitely the time for weddings. Therefore, have you stocked your store with great wedding supplies that will appeal to your customers? Trends are always emerging within the wedding industry, therefore, you must always stay on top of them so you can offer your customers the best. So, FGmarket has a few picks that your brides will love.

Wedding Decor - Of course, one of the first things your brides will start looking for is wedding decor. Just like every other customer, no one shares the same style. Therefore, you need variety and a few options available for your brides. This can include balloons, candlelabras, candles, containers & vases, fresh greens, keepsakes, personalized items, balloons, favors or even photo frames. There are so many ways that you can create a wedding by using different accessories. So, here are a few picks that your brides will definitely want to incorporate into their wedding.

Paradise Candles, Cultural Intrigue, MSR Wholesale Balloons

Wedding Accessories - Along with wedding decor, you also need to offer your brides wedding accessories that they may need for their wedding. This can include wedding arches & columns, baskets, pew clips, decorative lighting, party risers, paper goods, packaging, ribbon and various wedding rentals. They definitely need these wedding accessories to help create their wedding day look. So, here are a few picks that will be a hit in your store in helping create your brides’ wedding day look.

Apex Fountains, May Arts, Dakota Plastics Co.

Wedding supplies are a must for your store during this time of year. Brides want variety and to find almost everything they need in your store. They’ll love walking in and finding the right accessories and supplies for their wedding and even a few items they can add to their gift registry. Now is the time for wedding season and stocking your store with the right wedding supplies.

Featuring variety in your store is always a must. Do you always take a look at all types of categories that could possibly make you a profit in your store? It’s important you always research different product lines that could potentially be a hit among your customers. So, have you taken a look at books, music and electronics that you could feature in your store? Well, FGmarket has a few picks that will definitely make a statement in your store.

Books – There are various books that you can feature in your store. You can feature how to’s, children books, adult books and various story lines. There are honestly books out there for almost everything. So, always take into consideration who your customers are and what they like. There are various books that can show your customers how to do something or books where they can get lost in thoughts. So, here are a few of our picks that your customers may enjoy.

The Paper Posie Publishing Company, Warner Press, Inc., Birdcage Press

Electronics – Technology is ever evolving. Therefore, having the latest technologies in your store for you and your customers is a must. Within technology, there are so many items that you can carry in your store. Really, the possibilities are endless when you start looking for electronics to feature in your store. Again, just keep in mind what your customers like and you’ll choose the right electronics for your store.

Wave Shield, True Sun LLC, 4 Seasons General Merchandise

Music – Again, there are so many different genres of music. So, think about your target market if you plan on featuring music in your store. There are so many different artists and styles, so how do you even  begin to choose what will suit best in your store? Just think about the demographic of your target market. What’s their age range and do some research of what they may enjoy. Here are a few of our picks.

White Swan Music, ABC Feelings, White Lyte Music

When looking for great books, music and electronics to feature in your store, make sure you always keep your customers in mind. You want to satisfy their tastes and offer them the products that they like.

As a store owner, you are always keeping up with the latest news and what’s going on within the economy. This is important stuff for you to know. You want to understand your customers and their buying habits. So, one thing you may have noticed is a new target market called the millennials. Who are they, what do they buy and how can you reach out to them are all things you want to know. FGmarket has the latest information and breakdown on the millennials that may help you reach out to them.

Who are the millennials? They are also known as generation y and are 56 million strong, according to the Gifts and Decorative Accessories March/April issue. This target market is composed of individuals that were born between 1981 and 2000, the age that is coming into the new millennium and considered the second largest group, behind the baby boomers. Baby boomers have long been the main focus, however, it’s now shifting towards the millennials. Their age group is in the range of 18-30, more educated, some have moved back home with their parents to help pay down their student debt, a generation that may is more likely to put off marriage and children and are focused on their careers, networking and personal fulfilment first.

Why target this consumer group? This group has high expectations in life and are out spending. They are more involved in buying decisions. It is found that they have great power to launch and help sustain brands. They definitely have an input in the economy.

How do you reach the millennials? So, how do you begin to reach and target this consumer group? This group is known for multi-tasking, having short attention spans,  constant need for stimulation and technology savy. They definitely are social media friendly, keen on online shopping, constantly connected to the Internet and cell phones. Therefore, technology is key in reaching them. Also, since they like to be stimulated, you need something captivating in your store, the simple store sign isn’t going to cut it with this group. You definitely need to focus your marketing strategy on social media like Facebook, Twitter, Google +, Pinterest and YouTube. You need to gain their attention. This group also relies on referrals from their friends, they tend to shop where their friends shop and what’s on trend. Incorporate unique features in Continue reading “Who Are The Millennials?” »

It’s springtime and summer is almost upon us as well. Consumers love getting outdoors, especially after being cooped up inside all winter. They love making their yard stand out. It’s not only about the looks, but they just enjoy planting plants & flowers to take their mind off everything else. Green & blooming plants are great for your store. Customers can show off these in their yard, in their home or even give them as wonderful gift ideas. However, you must offer variety, especially since not everyone enjoys the same looks. So, here are a few ideas from our FGmarket vendors.

MyFlowerBuyer.com, Fall River Florist Supply Co. Inc., Schubert Nursery Inc., Carra Signature Floral, Johnsen’s Wholesale Florist

It’s springtime! Therefore, do you have the right products that will satisfy your customer’s needs during this season? There are lots of different items that you can offer your customers. However, where do you even start? Everyone loves getting outdoors during this gorgeous weather. Therefore, offering wonderful fresh greens & foliage are a great idea. It lets your customers spend time outdoors and create a picture-perfect yard. So, FGmarket has a few picks that will definitely get noticed in your store.

Red Mountain Wholesale Florist, Carra Signature Floral, Schubert Nursery Inc., Flora Pacifica, MyFlowerBuyer.com, 1 800 Cut Greens

Above are some wonderful fresh greens from great vendors. Fresh greens & foliage are a must to display around the house and in their yard. They definitely add style to any yard. Plus, your customer will love finding wonderful greens for their yards so they can spruce it up and get outdoors. This warmer weather is all about spending time outdoors and soaking up the beautiful weather.

It’s springtime. So, what’s your store full of? Fresh flowers, of course. Atleast, your store should definitely be full of flowers since your customers are wanting to get outdoors, especially since the weather is beautiful. However, along with fresh flowers, you must also offer the right floral supplies and accessories. These accessories can either be helpful for you or your customers. So, FGmarket has chosen a few products that your customers and you will find essential to do their gardening and to help make their yard stand out.

Floral Containers – If you offer fresh flowers in your store, you definitely want floral containers to either create arrangements in or have your customers transport them home in. Floral containers are truly useful and are great for making a statement. You have beautiful flowers, now finish them off with a great container.

FloralSupply.com, NewPro Containers, ZX Decor

Floral Ribbon – When creating great arrangements, you also add certain details to make the arrangement stand out even more. The first thing that comes to mind when you’re designing flowers, is the theme and what ribbon you can pair with it to make the theme come across. You also use ribbon for more than just floral arrangements in your store, like wrapping gifts or gift baskets. Plus, the great thing about ribbon is that it comes in so many styles and designs.

Lone Star Ribbon Company, Aladin Industries LTD., May Arts

Floral Accessories - If you’re a florist, you understand that there are various supplies that you need in your store in order to make everything run smoothly. When you think of all the supplies you need, you think of floral refrigeration, floral containers, floral delivery systems, floral glues & adhesives, lighting, baskets and floral packaging. There are so many different things that every store needs to help it run efficiently. Here are a few of our picks that will definitely help.

Boxes Sleeves and More, Flot-Aire Floral Refrigerators,  burton + BURTON

If your carry fresh flowers in your store, having all the right accessories for you and your customers is a must. Offering the best will truly please your customers, which in turn will have them coming to your store for all their needs.

It’s springtime. Therefore, your store should be full of gorgeous pastels and products that are useful for this weather. What’s the first thing that comes to mind? Of course, when you think of spring, you think of beautiful fresh flowers. Now is the time that your customers want to start getting their beautiful flowers out in their yard so they can enjoy them. However, with so many options, what and who do you choose? Well, FGmarket has a few vendors that will truly make a statement in your store.

Golden Flowers, Fall River Florist Supply Co. Inc., Johnsen’s Wholesale Florist, Bloomsxpress, Espirit Miami Inc., MyFlowerBuyer.com, Younger & Son Inc., Creations Of Earth, Red Mountain Wholesale Florist

There are many wholesale vendors that provide gorgeous fresh flowers. Just be sure to offer a variety since your customers don’t all share the same taste. The weather is gorgeous, so now is the time to fill your store with fragrant, fresh flowers.

Staying on top of the trends is a must. Also, you want to plan for the holidays and stay on top of the trends for them as well. So, do you plan out the holidays and what type of products that you would like to offer? Do you know what your customers may like or what they may not like? What holiday is coming up next? Are you ready for Fourth Of July? Do you have wonderful patriotic items for your store? FGmarket has a few wonderful ideas that will truly make a statement with your products.

Take A Look At Your Products – The best way to make a statement with your products is all in how you display them. Since it’s a holiday, the first thing you should do is layout all your products that coincide with the holiday. What type of products do you have that are red, white and blue. This can go for Fourth of July products, as well as outdoor products that your customers can use for their barbeques. You can also find any party decorations that you may have in your store that will go with the theme. This is the time to cross sell your products.

Window Displays – Once you have your products laid out, start planning our your patriotic themed window. Think of a fun scene that goes along with this holiday, like how you can include fireworks and have all your products displayed without it looking like too much. You can go with an outdoor party that will help showcase your party decorations, outside housewares, decor, gourmet food and plants and planters. You can either go with a party approach or let it have sentimental meaning by displaying memorials and letting the flags wave high. There are various directions that you can take your window displays. Choose a theme and meaning and stick with it. This concept should be displayed within your window and invite your customers in.

Products Indoors – Your window displays get your customers inside your store. Now, you have to get your customers to those products. The best thing to do is have fun displays or have your entire store themed for the holiday. Create different tables that highlight different products. Have your outdoor products on one table with fun party centerpieces on each of them, while another table might highlight the home accents. Don’t forget to direct your customers to the products that are in season.

When it comes to any holidays, be sure to let customers know that you are prepared by ordering what’s in season and on trend. Invite them into your Continue reading “Get Creative With The Red, White & Blue” »