We are
now just a few weeks into the new year, and you may be forgiven for not turning
your attention to the upcoming spring/summer season just yet, but be aware it’s
coming and sooner than you might think. January, as we have previously
mentioned, is a transition month. It’s the time to review your current
inventory and sales and determine whether you want to switch over now to
spring/summer or perhaps ride the winter wear for a few more weeks. No matter
what you decide, now is the time to start planning. Toying with the idea of
experimenting with some new categories this year? It’s the ideal time to do it,
and you have a bit of breathing room between the holidays and the spring rush
to do your homework, but where to start? What should you consider selling, and
are there any seasonal opportunities that you should be aware of? The answer is
yes, and we will cover them all in this what you should be selling spring 2020
edition.
Swimwear– The ever-popular swimwear category is about to come
into prime season. Swimwear season starts a lot earlier than many would
expect(February-March) and ends around the end of September. That’s a whole lot
of time to cash in on some strong sales for a category wrongly perceived as
having a short window of opportunity. The early shopper will reap the rewards
as the best inventory is usually snatched up quickly, if you are considering
swimwear this season get shopping and loading your inventory now so you will be
ready for the first wave of seasonal sales.
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here for Ladies Swimwear
Men’s
Designer– Men’s designer as a
category remains red hot. The designer casual look has only gotten hotter and
sales of the high dollar, high margin casual wear are keeping many liquidation
sellers firmly in the black. One of the big advantages of this category is that
lots can start a few dozen pieces or less, so it gives you some flexibility to
pick and choose lots with the best style and brand mix for your clientele.
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here for Men’s Designer
Ladies
Designer/ High-End Designer– Demand
remains strong for Ladies Designer and High-End Designer fashion in 2020.
Again, it’s a case of quality over quantity as consumers are giving the cold
shoulder to the fast-fashion names and electing to splurge instead on some
higher quality pieces.
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here for Ladies Designer or click here for High End Designer
Closeout
Luggage– spring is the peak season
for luggage sales. Consumers are starting to plan for that summer vacation and
maybe realizing that their current suitcase may not last one more battle with
baggage handlers. Stock up on luggage now and remember shop local and bulk up
your orders, two to three lots at a time as inventory is limited, and there are
savings on shipping when purchasing multiple pallets from the same
location.
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here for closeout luggage
Ladies
plus size– A perennial favorite,
plus size, continues to enjoy a strong demand with profitable margins.
Remember, with plus size go for those lots with large quantities of 3x and 4x
sizes, these are some of the sizes in most demand. Retailers tend to keep
smaller amounts of these on hand, making them more desirable. With the
continuing shrinkage of leading brick and mortar chains that specialize in plus
size, expect to see further growth in the secondary market.
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here for Ladies Plus Size
Ladies
shoes– Shoes never go out of
fashion or demand for that matter. With spring around the corner, push your
remaining winter Heels and boots out or put them into storage and whip out the
sandals, open toe heels, and, very importantly, the go-to comfort option the
sneakers.
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here for Ladies Shoes