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The advantages of being an Independent Retailer

As the rush of excitement that is New York fashion week ends, the dust settles and the realisation that fashion retail really is big business.

And we’re not just talking about high end Kanye West designed shoes, no, it’s everything in fashion retail including independent retail stores.

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If you’re looking for statistics to prove it, there are plenty. Let’s take one published by the British fashion council: the infuser is now worth £26 Billion to the UK’s economy, which has gone up from £21 billion from 2009.

Sales have seen an upward curve from 2013, which proves that no matter what products you have to offer they are in demand. From wholesale underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie.

Let’s also point out a big positive for small independent retailers, you’re in vogue! Small and independent – you seem more worth the time of consumers who are supporting local economies.

Larger stores such as Tesco and Asda have a gloomier looking future ahead. They have seen sales in the clothing departments fall. Whereas there has been a huge increase of smaller stores opening up for business.

Online sales have seen growth, but even then at a slower rate – this correlates to more footfall at the independent stores or on the high street. Good news for all of you who are buying stocks for physical stores.

However, independent retailers also have another advantage – as always with the fashion industry supply and demand is all due to the weather. Who needs a winter coat when the UK has seen the hottest day of the year in September? Unlike large retailers who don’t have as much flexibility, you can buy smaller batches of stock at the click of a button – and you can do this as soon as you see fit to do so!

If you’re looking to buy wholesale items, we offer a variety of styles for men, Ladies and children, see what offers Stockover has or drop us a call/email for any further inquiries: 0116 274 3955 or info@stockover.co.uk

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