Getting to Retailers?

meinteel · 04-05-2011, 10:05 PM

Hihi! I am trying to set up a wholesale business.

I am currenty selling tshirts, formal/office shirts (long/short sleeve), western pants, jeans, blazers and vests.

How do I reach out to retailers? Anyone has any idea of a directory or something that I can start by calling? What kind of deal can i strike with these retailers?

DTShop · 05-05-2011, 12:49 PM

hello

please do email me to find out more details..

Mystech · 05-05-2011, 09:47 PM

what kind of retailers are you targeting at? Those neighbourhood stores? or more upclass ones like og, etc etc. If neighbourhood stalls, you will need to go down face to face with them. From my exp, calling is basically useless, they dun have the time to entertain you.

meinteel · 05-05-2011, 11:43 PM

Hm...I'm thinking of trying small scale businesses with slight class...Neighbourhood stores are a no go because the products are made of good quality and therefore has higher costs.

These stores usually will hire workers so I'm not sure how to get to the boss. The names cards usually only write the location and store numbers.

ComicDLegacy · 06-05-2011, 04:00 PM

For bigger store, usually they will get stock of their own, they wont go for wholesaler, you may target individual stores in malls. If you get their name card, you can start by emailing them or giving them a call to make appointment for product presentation.

Mystech · 07-05-2011, 12:10 AM

Just wondering, what is your targeted retail pricing? As comic said, the bigger stores they bring in their own. Leave your name card with them, ask them pass to the boss. or you can ask them when their boss might come in. But unless you have stock that they can't get elsewhere, I really don't see why they would want to get from you. Sometimes class is all in the perception. if your products are in the middle range, you might be caught out. you might wanna try bugis street if its in that price range.

meinteel · 07-05-2011, 03:13 PM

For dress shirts they are retailing at S$39.90, tshirts at S$19.90, all of which are slim cut cotton made.

Design wise, it is quite unique. A few shops specialising in male apparels would have but they are made of very low quality and the prices are relatively higher.

04-05-2011, 10:05 PM	#1
meinteel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Farrer Park Posts: 181 My Reputation: Points: 10/ Rep Power: 14	Getting to Retailers? Hihi! I am trying to set up a wholesale business. I am currenty selling tshirts, formal/office shirts (long/short sleeve), western pants, jeans, blazers and vests. How do I reach out to retailers? Anyone has any idea of a directory or something that I can start by calling? What kind of deal can i strike with these retailers?

05-05-2011, 12:49 PM	#2
DTShop Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jurong Posts: 35 My Reputation: Points: 10/ Rep Power: 0	Re: Getting to Retailers? hello please do email me to find out more details..

05-05-2011, 09:47 PM	#3
Mystech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 323 My Reputation: Points: 10/ Rep Power: 18	Re: Getting to Retailers? what kind of retailers are you targeting at? Those neighbourhood stores? or more upclass ones like og, etc etc. If neighbourhood stalls, you will need to go down face to face with them. From my exp, calling is basically useless, they dun have the time to entertain you.

05-05-2011, 11:43 PM	#4
meinteel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Farrer Park Posts: 181 My Reputation: Points: 10/ Rep Power: 14	Re: Getting to Retailers? Hm...I'm thinking of trying small scale businesses with slight class...Neighbourhood stores are a no go because the products are made of good quality and therefore has higher costs. These stores usually will hire workers so I'm not sure how to get to the boss. The names cards usually only write the location and store numbers.

06-05-2011, 04:00 PM	#5
ComicDLegacy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woodlands Posts: 51 My Reputation: Points: 10/ Rep Power: 18	Re: Getting to Retailers? For bigger store, usually they will get stock of their own, they wont go for wholesaler, you may target individual stores in malls. If you get their name card, you can start by emailing them or giving them a call to make appointment for product presentation. __________________ Gadgets.D.Legacy - The Wholesaler and Retailer of Mobile Accessories ! BB.D.Legacy - The Wholesaler and Retailer of Bra Bag !

07-05-2011, 12:10 AM	#6
Mystech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 323 My Reputation: Points: 10/ Rep Power: 18	Re: Getting to Retailers? Just wondering, what is your targeted retail pricing? As comic said, the bigger stores they bring in their own. Leave your name card with them, ask them pass to the boss. or you can ask them when their boss might come in. But unless you have stock that they can't get elsewhere, I really don't see why they would want to get from you. Sometimes class is all in the perception. if your products are in the middle range, you might be caught out. you might wanna try bugis street if its in that price range.

07-05-2011, 03:13 PM	#7
meinteel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Farrer Park Posts: 181 My Reputation: Points: 10/ Rep Power: 14	Re: Getting to Retailers? For dress shirts they are retailing at S$39.90, tshirts at S$19.90, all of which are slim cut cotton made. Design wise, it is quite unique. A few shops specialising in male apparels would have but they are made of very low quality and the prices are relatively higher.

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