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How to Sell Patio and Garden Products in Retail Chains!

How to Sell Your Patio and Garden Products to Retail Chains. No Experience Required!

In a discussion by Karen Waksman, the founder of Retail MBA, the topic of patio and garden products for chains was explored. If you have a patio or garden product and are considering selling it to known retailers like Walmart, Target, Home Depot or any other store this short video training, we will provide you with some valuable ideas and factors to take into account!

Patio and Garden Wholesale

Packaging can be quite complex when it comes to the patio and garden category. You might require elements such as stickers for packaging hanging cards or simply a picture on a box. It’s crucial to study your competitors packaging strategies to ensure that your own packaging is suitable for stores.

Shipping can present challenges when dealing with products. The cost of shipping needs to be factored into your pricing strategy when working with retailers. You may bear the responsibility for shipping expenses so it’s essential to assess the shipping costs associated with your product and ensure that they align with store pricing.

How to Market Your Patio and Garden Products

In the market for patio and garden products, everyone tends to approach the same retailers in that specific category. Therefore it becomes important to think and explore retailers who could potentially be interested, in purchasing patio and garden products.
For instance, Target may have a section, within their store where they could potentially showcase and sell your products. Another option to consider is creating your brand or selling your products online.

Retailers like Ace Hardware and others are buyers for your patio and garden products. Many clients have experienced success by selling their products through these retailers. One of the advantages with Ace Hardware and True Value is that they can purchase items for a store or all of their stores. Additionally some of these stores are franchise owned which adds a dynamic for you.

If you’re looking for a trade show to explore the International Home and Housewares Show would be a choice as they excel in the patio and garden category. It’s an opportunity to meet distributors, manufacturer representatives and other professionals in your target audience. Consider joining the Housewares Association although there is a membership fee involved it provides access to mentors and industry experts already selling within that field.

 

Here are some tips and suggestions:

When it comes to selling to retailers it’s essential to target stores, like Ace Hardware.

You can generate revenue by opening accounts with retailers.
Once established on an individual store level you can then approach the corporate office about selling your products in their corporate stores.

It’s also crucial to consider targeting retailers that your competitors may not have considered. You could explore opportunities, with stores like TJ Maxx, Ross and similar retailers who typically don’t specialize in patio and garden products.

Retail MBA provides a 90 minute webinar that teaches strategies for approaching, pitching and selling to retailers. Additionally they offer both self guided programs and comprehensive programs where they actively pursue partnerships on your behalf.

Getting Started with Selling Patio and Garden Products to Retail

Venturing into the market with patio and garden products can be an opportunity for generating revenue. It’s essential to assess packaging and shipping costs for your product while also thinking creatively about retail partners. Retail MBA offers an array of resources such, as webinars, self guided programs and comprehensive programs to assist you in navigating the landscape.

Karen Waksman, the founder of Retail MBA shares insights, on selling patio and garden products to major retailers like Walmart, Target and Home Depot. With over 11 years of experience teaching consumer product brands how to navigate the landscape she offers expert advice for thriving in this industry. In this article, Waksman highlights the importance of packaging and shipping considerations for patio and garden products while also encouraging businesses to explore retailers beyond the usual suspects.

When it comes to packaging patio and garden products simplicity is key compared to categories like beauty. Skincare that require more intricate packaging designs. Manufacturers should keep an eye on their competitors packaging choices. Consider emulating them to meet retailers requirements. However Waksman advises businesses not to be afraid of thinking outside the box (by exploring packaging options that can catch retailers attention.

Patio and Garden Products

Shipping plays a role for patio and garden products as they are often items requiring larger boxes. It’s essential for businesses to factor in shipping costs when determining their pricing strategies, for selling to retailers.

Retailers may often ask for shipping costs to be included in the price so it’s important to negotiate with them regarding these costs. While not all retailers will request this it’s best to anticipate the worst case scenario and incorporate shipping costs into the pricing structure.

When it comes to retailers manufacturers of patio and garden products should think beyond the options, like Walmart and Home Depot. Retailers such as Ace Hardware and True Value also present opportunities for selling these products. These retailers are typically owned as franchises making it easier to target stores with your offerings. Manufacturers should explore avenues for selling their products and consider retailers that may not be immediately obvious.

Private Labeling

Moreover businesses should also consider private labeling their products. Selling them online in order to generate revenue. Having high quality product imagery is crucial when selling online so manufacturers should ensure they have captivating photos that effectively showcase their offerings. Additionally attending trade shows, like the International Home and Housewares Show is recommended by Waksman as a way to gain industry insights and connect with distributors and manufacturers representatives.

To summarize, successfully selling patio and garden products involves attention to packaging, shipping considerations well as exploring alternative retail options beyond the usual suspects.To improve their chances of success manufacturers can pay attention to how their competitors package their products negotiate shipping costs and focus on stores that have franchises. It’s also important for them to explore avenues, for generating revenue, such, as private labeling and selling online. Attending trade shows is another opportunity to gain industry insights and connect with partners.

How to sell your patio and garden product chain stores
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In this training, I will discuss some of the things to think about when approaching a retailer to sell your products and become a vendor. Hope it helps! 🙂

Karen Waksman,
Retail MBA

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