Sweeten Your Bottom Line with Candies and Confections

As a retailer, you’re always concerned about the bottom line. A sure-fire way to increase sales and offer customers something they’ll keep coming back for is by offering candies and confections. All the major food chains know that if you ask, "Would you like fries with that?" most people will say "yes." So, why not incorporate that same selling technique with candies your customers can't say "no" to? Who can resist a luscious handmade chocolate, an old fashioned piece of candy or a piece of homemade fudge (maybe even made right in your store!)? FGMarket will introduce you to the wholesale candies and confections suppliers who can make it happen. ...click here to continue...

Don’t Commit a "Faux Paw"

Get Your Share of the Billion Dollar Pet Industry!

Nothing evokes more passion and sentiment these days than children…and the family pet. Over 74 million dogs and 90 million cats are pets in U.S. households and nearly half of all owners consider their pets to be family members. As a result, over 34 billion dollars were spent on pet products, pet supplies and pet accessories in recent years. Pets have experienced an increase in popularity as celebrities as well as the middle class have invested more and more money in carrying, clothing and caring for Fido and Fluffy.

As a retailer, claim your piece of the pie in this billion dollar industry by offering the latest and greatest items for pets. FG Market is your avenue to the best wholesale pet supplies.
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Cook Up Year-Round Profits With Gourmet Foods

What could you have in common with Oprah, Rachael Ray, and Paula Deen? The hottest gourmet and specialty food items that people rave about! Since cooking "gourmet" everyday has made a huge comeback in recent years, by catering to your customer’s love for all things culinary, you can draw in new customers year-round with a great selection of gourmet food items. Having gourmet products on hand for individual sales and to include in gift baskets can boost your sales between holidays and build customer loyalty. Any gift shop or florist can sell knick-knacks and flowers. But what will set you apart from the rest is by carrying high-quality, gourmet food items. FGmarket will introduce you to a few of the many gourmet food suppliers available to help you profit from this trend. ...click here to continue...

Create A Personal Oasis With Outdoor Furniture

You’ve heard of bringing the outdoors in … why not take the indoors out?

In today’s economy, consumers are choosing to stay home for entertainment, relaxation and other lifestyle activities. As a result, more of their disposable dollars are spent on home furnishing; to create their own personal oasis. The indoor-outdoor furniture business is rapidly becoming one of the biggest segments in furniture sales.

Consumers are extending their living and entertaining areas to include the outdoor spaces of their homes. Through the use of wicker furniture, homeowners are taking non-traditional living areas, like covered patios, and creating comfortable and stylish entertaining venues. Gift shops can take advantage of this trend by offering small wicker pieces in their product mix and the addition of outdoor furniture expands sale opportunities. From wicker patio furniture to sunroom furniture, the wholesale furniture vendors highlighted in this FGmarket newsletter will help you examine your outdoor furniture options. ...click here to continue...

Wedding Supplies and Your Store - Creating the Perfect Union

Most brides begin planning their wedding long before they get a ring. As young girls, they dream of what it will look like, who will be there, and how extraordinary it will be. Few things change by the time they begin to plan as adults. They want a stunning ceremony that can only be accomplished with an array of wedding supplies. Who will help them accomplish the goal of their childhood daydreams? You!
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Reach Out and Touch Someone With Greeting Cards

Help customers stay connected to family and friends by offering a variety of greeting cards. Appropriate for many occasions; greeting cards usually accompany gifts, flowers, and balloons. Giving your customers the convenience of purchasing greeting cards, as they purchase gifts, will boost your add-on sales. Customers will appreciate this convenience and your intuitiveness to their needs and wants. Saving them time will increase your sales. This FGmarket newsletter highlights a few of the many wonderful wholesale greeting cards available through our suppliers.
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Bask in the Warmth of Home Decor & the Glow of Candles

During the holidays, we focus on the people and things we are most thankful for in our lives. Show your customers how thankful you are by offering them the latest trends in home décor, candles and candle accessories. Home is where the heart is, and by offering these products in your store, customers will be able to share a piece of their heart with the ones they care for the most.

This FGmarket newsletter features vendors who can help you spice up your store; enticing your customers to do the same to their homes. These vendors feature a variety of home décor items; such as hand blown glass, iron pieces, candles, candle accessories and even ornaments to deck the halls during the holiday season. Their items run the gamut from the everyday to the exclusive, one of a kind piece. Read on to find out about all of the unique pieces they have to offer. ...click here to continue...

It’s All About Accessories

There’s no doubt about it: accessories make the outfit. That’s why unique jewelry and fashion accessories are a must-have for retailers. These items appeal to customers on a constant basis thus enhancing year-round sales; especially if you carry the most unique and fashionable items. This FGmarket newsletter highlights a few providers of wholesale jewelry and fashion accessories who are on the cutting edge with their hot and trendy items.

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What better way to say, “I Love You”, than with chocolate?

Well, how about chocolate with a twist?

This Valentine’s Day, offer your customers some unique sweets that will boost your holiday sales and have everyone talking. Be on the cutting edge of what’s hot for this lovers’ holiday by choosing unique chocolate items rather that the traditional box of chocolates. This FGmarket newsletter, highlights a few wholesale candies and confections suppliers that will inspire your Valentine gift ideas. Boost your sales by offering your customers the most unique chocolate selections – with a twist. ...click here to continue...

Unlock a Sales Potential with Wholesale Toys.

With a twinkle in their eye and a desire in their heart, customers are drawn to toys. Carrying baby toys, discovery toys and educational toys will attract a diverse customer base. Toy sales have a vast potential. Unlocking that potential depends on finding the right wholesale toy distributor and offering a variety of unique childrens toys. Incorporating learning toys and discovery toys with trend toys will help you as a retailer stay on the cutting edge of what is desirable and popular. This FGmarket newsletter highlights some unique educational and discovery toy wholesalers. With these toy vendors and others from FGmarket Wholesale Toys directory you can find the products you need to capitalize on toy sales. ...click here to continue...

Products Your Customers Will Be Thankful For

In the middle of the dog days of summer, it’s hard to turn our attention to the upcoming holidays. But summer vacations will soon be over, school will be back in full swing, the air will turn crisp, the leaves will start falling, and preparations for the Thanksgiving holiday will be on everyone’s mind.

Make this season one your customers will be inspired to plan for by offering beautiful and unique Thanksgiving decorations and gourmet foods. Adding these products will enhance the season and encourage your customers to add some unique flair to their Thanksgiving holiday. These FGmarket vendors can help you have a bountiful Thanksgiving.

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Summertime Sizzles with Gourmet Food Gift Baskets

Instead of the expected bottle of wine or chips and dip, encourage your customers to give gourmet food gifts at all those backyard barbeques and family reunions this summer. Gourmet food gift baskets with a little different twist make great hostess gifts this time of year and having your store fully stocked is sure to boost your summertime sales with some unique items your customers will love to give (and keep!).

A gourmet food gift basket can include popular items, like hot sauces, hot pepper jelly, dried fruits, barbeque sauces, drink mixes and rim dippers. But the old stand-bys are still welcome additions, like salsa, jam and jellies. Make it easy for customers by offering a variety of gift basket sizes or gift sets of specialty gourmet items. Barbeque grilling tools, an oven mitt and gourmet sauces make a thoughtful gift for an avid griller. Tie a red bandanna to the basket to give it that summertime sizzle.

Show your customers a variety of products and package them in fun and creative ways that capture their attention as soon as they walk in the door. Find lots of gourmet food vendors with an abundant of unique product choices at FGmarket.com

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Adding Old World Santas, Unique Christmas Ornaments and One of A Kind Christmas Collectibles to your Holiday Inventory.

It is never too early to think about what you will sell at Christmas. Collectibles are a huge aspect of holiday decorating. Many holiday traditions begin with deciding what to collect and how they will be displayed. Christmas collectibles are purchased to enhance an existing collection , as well as for gifts to begin new collections. Some of the most popular collectibles are Christmas ornaments, which are collected by every age and income level. FGmarket has a multitude of Christmas collectibles vendors carrying products from extraordinary Santas to unique Christmas ornaments. Take a few minutes and look over the wholesale Christmas vendors in this FGmarket newsletter, you may find some wonderful Christmas wholesalers that will help you ring in the sales this holiday season.

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A Look at Men's Personal Care Products

Did you know that a man shaves more that 20,000 times in his lifetime and that men's personal care products are one of the fastest growing markets? FGmarket has great personal care product vendors with outstanding mens care products. The vendors spotlighted in this FGmarket newsletter will set you on the fast track to one of the hottest growing markets.

Walking through a local mall or drug store, you will notice all the specific mens personal care products: fragrances, shaving products, and lotions. Why not incorporate these types of products into your product mix. Remember, it is one of the fastest growing product bases in the U.S. today...don't you want to share in the billion dollar personal care products commerce?

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Personalized Products: Let Your Customers Promote You

Gaining customers through business marketing is a major focus for every business. It is a given that name recognition and customer referrals are tried and true ways to gain customers, but how do business owners make this happen? One way is through personalized products. In this FG Market newsletter, we will show you ideas and vendors to help you market your business using personalized products. Logos on ink pens, labels, or candies are ways to put your name out there as a reminder to your customers. With the vendors shown in this newsletter, you'll see how easy it can be to market your business using a variety of personalized products.

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Light Up Mom's Life with Comfort and Style:
Unique Mothers Day Gifts of Lamps and Lighting.

Trends are indicating that lighting and lamps will be hot selling items in the upcoming year and adding lamps and lighting fixtures to your product mix will help give your customers another reason to shop with you. Fortunately, you have plenty of options when choosing gifts and home accent pieces to add to your product lines. With an array of styles, decorating and design themes, your customers will have no trouble finding the perfect gift to suit their mother's individual tastes and perferences. In this FG Market newsletter, we will spotlight several lamp and lighting vendors with lots of bright ideas for unique Mothers Day gifts, as well as great gifts for any occasion. ...click here to continue...

Draw customers to your store and away from your competitors with visual merchandising. Success starts with a look and visual merchandising creates that look. Merchandising your product is what sets you above the rest. Visual merchandising is one of the hardest processes for any business but it can make the difference between success and failure. ...click here to continue...

Scrapbooking Material - Ideas for Scrapbooking.


Did you know that scrapbooking is the hottest hobby trend today? A picture can say a thousand words, but scrapbooking can bring it to life. This popular pastime spans the generations, which in turn means a wide and diverse customer base. Turn scrapbooking into a valuable product line by carrying scrapbooking materials that appeal to the novice and the experienced scrapper. A tour of the scrapbooking suppliers, in this FG Market newsletter will help you capitalize on the scrapbooking hobby. ...click here to continue...

When you can't consult the Stork, then consult with FG Market. If you carry baby gifts, baby bedding, baby blankets, baby keepsakes and unique baby shower gifts, and are looking for new ideas, then this FG Market newsletter is for you. Our Bringing Up Baby Newsletter is full of interesting product ideas that range from the traditional to the imaginative. Look over these selections to find just the right baby gifts for your customers and their newest family member. ...click here to continue...

Home décor never goes out of style, yet it is in constant change. As you know, your customers are trend savvy and looking for the latest and greatest. If you are looking for a new direction for your home décor take a look at home textiles. Expanding your home décor line to include wall tapestry, rugs, decorative pillows, blankets, throws, afghans and wall art will offer your customers a way to become part of a hot new trend. In this newsletter, FGMarket will give you a glimpse of the home textiles market; taking you on a journey through home décor opportunities that will enchant your customers. ...click here to continue...

Early Indications Point to Strong Gift Buying in 2006

After reading the previous newsletters about Packaging and Gift Wrap suppliers on FGMarket.com, it's now time to see some great gift and decorating ideas from FGMarket's Christmas Gift Vendors. These vendors bring decorating ease and elegance to this magical holiday season. You'll find just what you need to prepare yourself for the predicted increase in this year's holiday gift buying. ...click here to continue...

As promised, we offer WRAP IT UP! part 2 with even more great ideas and new gift packaging and gift wrapping products for the holidays from an additional group of high-quality and unique Packaging and Gift Wrap suppliers on FGMarket.com! ...click here to continue...

Early Indications Point to Strong Gift Buying in 2006

Wrap up your holiday gifts in style with a variety of wonderful products from the following FGMarket Packaging and Gift Wrapping vendors. You'll easily find just what you need to prepare yourself for the predicted increase in this year's holiday gift buying. ...click here to continue...

There is no TRICK in ringing up Halloween sales when you TREAT your customers to an exciting array of Halloween products. You can coordinate Halloween costumes, decorations, and party ideas that will appeal not only to the young, but to the young at heart. ...click here to continue...

Gardens, patios, pools and porches make ideal outdoor living spaces. Over the past decade, consumer interest in turning bland outdoor spaces into comfortable backyard retreats has dramatically risen. Considering the popularity and broad appeal of gardening and entertaining outdoors, we offer Garden and Patio Gifts Galore part 2. ...click here to continue...

Gardens, patios, and decks are frequent settings for summertime family gatherings, whether it's a pleasant, peaceful weekend in the backyard or a festive, colorful outdoor wedding or garden party. Whatever the occasion, consumers spend a great deal of time and money personalizing their outdoor spaces. You can appeal to these customers by refreshing your inventory with new choices in decorative gifts and ornaments for the garden and patio. ...click here to continue...

It's nearly time for Independence Day - that annual summertime holiday when everyone feels just a little more patriotic than usual, and the color combination of red, white and blue becomes, temporarily, fashionable. It's also a time when a lot of folks decorate with flags and banners and such, go on a picnic, march in a parade, or have a big community celebration. ...click here to continue...

With Fathers Day fast approaching - June 18th this year - you'll want to be sure you have the merchandise on hand that will help your customers find the perfect gift for that guy who's always "so hard to buy for". Fortunately, we've already done some of the shopping for you. ...click here to continue...

This newsletter is the third and final installment of our series featuring some of the wonderful Mother's Day Holiday and Special Occasion gift vendors listed on FGMarket.com. ...click here to continue...

As promised, we offer more Mother's Day gift ideas from the wholesale gift suppliers on FGMarket.com, including Heaven & Earth Works. The company's "MILESTONES" line of greeting and note cards, framed/unframed poetry, handmade journals, commemorative books and keepsake boxes are beautiful. The collection offers beautiful, uniquely personal creations which strive to deepen the expression of common sentiments through poetry with heartfelt, intelligent messages and visually warm presentations.

The Milestones line attracts a diverse range of ages and interests, giving it a universal marketing appeal. All books are handmade with acid-free and tree-free papers, and they open flat for ease in writing and collecting. Covers are embellished with natural elements, such as feathers or stones. Heirloom flip-top boxes come with an original poem inside. Several poems, such as "Mother Love" and" The Art of Woman" are especially appropriate for Mother's Day. ...click here to continue...

Well, whose mom isn't special? With Mother's Day approaching soon - May 14th this year - your customers will be looking for unique cards and gifts for that special woman who means so much to them. It's time to stock your store with the kinds of appealing merchandise that will allow them to find just the right thing, and FGMarket is ready to help you satisfy their needs. We've gathered together a sampling from our roster of exceptional vendors who can supply you with merchandise that will delight your customers and set you apart from the crowd. Special moms deserve special gifts, and you can find them right here. ...click here to continue...

As promised, this newsletter features jewelry, Easter candy and chocolates, as well as other wonderful gift ideas for Easter and Springtime from a few of the excellent wholesale companies and suppliers listed on FGMarket.com! ...click here to continue...

Though there's still snow on the ground in some parts of the country, others are already beginning to see flowers on the forsythias and crocus blooms pushing up from the warming soil, all of which means that spring is soon to arrive - even for those areas where the seasons don't really change. And with spring comes the celebration of Easter; April 16th this year, to be exact. It's a time for new shoes and new hats, colored eggs and chocolate bunnies. For many, it's a time of faithful reflection. For retailers, the Easter season presents a fresh opportunity for sales as customers awaken from a sort of winter hibernation of their own and begin looking for the gifts, decorations, and other things they'll want to help commemorate this special time of year. Since the Easter Bunny can't do it all by himself, you'll want to get a jump on the holiday by stocking some of the outstanding products available from FGMarket's extensive listings of vendors. ...click here to continue...

Jewelry and romantic collectibles are very popular gift choices for Valentines Day, and this occasion presents a great opportunity for selling these keepsakes, even if they're not part of your usual product mix. In this newsletter issue, FGMarket.com showcases some excellent places to find hand-crafted jewelry, out-of-the-ordinary gift assortments, and Valentine's Day treasures that customers will fall in love with. They'll even enjoy adding to their own personal collections. ...click here to continue...

Wonderful Valentines Day balloons, new balloon gift items, and unique valentine balloon ideas are featured in today's newsletter, showcasing products from just a few of the excellent wholesale companies listed on FGMarket.com!

Balloons are another easy add-on sale that can be highly profitable. Your sales staff ought to suggest one or two of them with everything they sell, reminding your customers that they've got great visual impact. Fun and festive balloons are available from Hico Balloons, who carry a full line of everyday latex and foil balloons as well as all the accessories - such as ribbon, balloon sticks, weights, helium valves, air inflators, etc. - that go with them.

Their 'Seasonal Promotions' pages are updated monthly, so you'll be able to check back for Valentines Day features, like the 18-inch one sided Valentine mylar patterns, 18-inch two sided Valentine mylar patterns, 36-inch Valentine mylar patterns, Valentines latex balloons, and other Valentine vases, accessories, and gifts. ...click here to continue...

As promised, today's newsletter features wonderful Valentines Day teddy bears, stuffed animals, and plush gift items from just a few of the excellent wholesale companies listed on FGMarket.com!

Speaking of teddy bears, there are probably more plush animals sold at Valentines Day than during Christmas. According to their manufacturers, the bears at First & Main, Inc. have been "stitched with love." Their Angel Bears sport cupid-like wings and wear dainty floral necklaces and headbands (cleverly draped over one ear). 'Minky' is an old-fashioned style teddy bear constructed of soft faux mink material, making him perfect for cuddling. 'Tucker' is a little shaggier, a little plumper, and wears an appropriately red bow around his neck. 'Delaney' is a white bear with a soft pink snout and a burgundy bow, make him an ideal Valentines Day messenger. First & Main offers an entire menagerie of bears, stuffed animals, and other plush characters - even people - designed especially for the holiday, as well as for year-round sales. ...click here to continue...

Valentines Day is on its way! There are just a couple of months left until Christmas, which means that it must be time to start thinking about Valentines Day ... already! Maybe it seems a little early, but remember that you're going to have to fill all those empty shelves and display cases with something once the holiday merchandise is gone. Valentines Day merchandise ought to hit the sales floor by January 1st (if not sooner), so it's a good idea to get it all ordered now; then you won't have to worry about it during the Christmas rush. To help you along with your purchasing decisions (and make shopping a little easier), we've identified just a few of the excellent suppliers from our extensive FGMarket Valentines Day Holiday & Special Occasion vendors' category. These companies offer a wide array of traditional as well as unconventional Valentines Day merchandise. For gift ideas that go from romantic to whimsical, from stylish to silly, from tempting to tasty to downright tawdry, read on ... ...click here to continue...

If your store isn't decorated yet for the Christmas selling season, you'd better get busy! Even though some complain every year that Christmas seems to come earlier and earlier, most of your customers are ready to start planning their holiday purchases. For many, that means seeing what new delights can be added to their own Christmas ornament collections this year. And while high-style, color-coordinated, themed "designer" trees do look great in a retail showroom, most regular folks decorate their Christmas trees at home with a hodge-podge of ornaments and other decorations that have been amassed over the years. The result is a familiar and old-fashioned look that's loaded with nostalgia. ...click here to continue...

Christmas is coming!! And we all know what THAT means... Thanksgiving is coming first! Sometimes in our rush between Halloween and Christmas, it seems that Turkey Day gets overlooked as an opportunity to harvest more holiday sales. That needn't be the case if you designate one or more areas within your store - somewhere between the jack-o-lanterns and the angel tree-toppers - to create an enticing display of specially-selected merchandise that's geared toward the festive fall celebration. Whether your customer is the host or hostess of the traditional meal, seeking to decorate for the season, or one of the dinner guests looking for an appropriate gift, there's a bounty of merchandise from which to choose. ...click here to continue...

If heat and humidity have left sales stagnating, rejuvenate your gourmet food business with a sizzling summer promotion for barbeque sauces and BBQ-related gifts. It's just the spark needed to ignite sales throughout your complete gourmet food and gift basket line! ...click here to continue...

Let's face it. No matter how cleverly-animated or musically-scored, an electronic greeting card just doesn't take the place of a paper one. A recipient of the traditional paper card knows someone took the trouble to go out and shop for, buy, sign, and mail their chosen card. With no offense intended toward the designers of e-cards, the experience of tearing into the envelope, opening the card, and reading the inscription sure beats waiting for a download any day. And it's because of this fact that the market for original greeting cards will always remain strong. Fortunately, there are scores of vendors out there who are ready to supply that market with cards that appeal to every taste and personality. ...click here to continue...

The market for personal care products - especially products for skin care - continues to grow. And it's easy to see why. The skin is the largest organ on the human body. After a hard day of battling the environment, whether indoors or outdoors, our skin can really take a beating. It needs protection, repair, and rejuvenation. At the same time, consumers are seeking ways to de-stress and nurture themselves. Taking care of one's skin is an affordable luxury that's readily accessible and easy to personalize, bringing a sense of balance to our busy lives. It can be done at home in the peace and quiet of one's own nest, it feels good, and it makes us look better. A vast array of luxury skin care products is available to nourish every need, desire, and whim and to help harmonize the body, mind and spirit. ...click here to continue...

It appears that the market for candles has never been hotter!(pun intended) Candle sales have really taken off, as consumers, driven by their nesting instincts, seek to create warm, cozy and relaxing environments at home; and the trend continues to grow. Choices in candles have never been greater, as candle manufacturers, both large and small, continue to introduce new styles, colors, and fragrances. Scented candles are an especially hot category, and they're available in every form, including votives, pillars, container candles, soy candles, gel candles, and more. Besides their popularity as accents to home decor, candles are used to generate aromatherapy, symbolize celebration, mark ceremony, and enhance romance. From moderately-priced versions to far more elaborate styles, candles are a perfect gift. Let's examine some of the candle options that are out there. ...click here to continue...