Retailers that are looking to purchase bulk merchandise to resell have an abundance of options available to them. From trade shows to the Internet to print publications, you will be able to find and buy bulk quantities of wholesale, discount, surplus, liquidation and overstock merchandise in a variety of places.

1. Trade Shows: Merchandise trade shows, such as ASD/AMD, provide access to a wide variety of exhibitors who sell bulk items in every imaginable category, from health and beauty products to fashion jewelry to novelty items. Many of these exhibitors offer special trade show pricing and some unveil new products at these shows before they make them available anywhere else. Attending merchandise trade shows will give you the opportunity to meet with local and national suppliers and stock up on inventory.
2. Print Publications: There are many magazines on the market that serve both general and niche retail segments. Titles like Convenience Store News and National Jeweler serve all types of retailers -- from dollar store owners to flea market/swap meet sellers to jewelry store owners -- looking to buy bulk product inventory. Checking out their advertisements and classifieds will help you find wholesale suppliers who can meet your bulk merchandise needs.
3. The Internet: The Internet has made bulk product sourcing easier than ever. You can do a search for bulk distributors using search engines like Yahoo! or Google; you can browse online auction sites like eBay (make sure to do a search for "wholesale lots"); or you can use product sourcing websites, such as ASD SourceBook, to find thousands of products being sold in bulk quantities, including everything from housewares to automotive accessories.

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