Friday, September 3, 2010

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Flea Market & Swap Meet News

Fire destroys North Carolina flea market

Sept. 3 – No one was hurt in the fire at the Webb Road Flea Market, which has been in operation for 40 years. Read more.

City okays big Missouri flea market launch in two weeks

Sept. 2 – Truman Markets will have moved from conception to grand opening in just 11 weeks. Read more.

El Paso moves forward to revise flea market regulations

Aug. 31 – After outreach meetings, the city is putting together new ordinances that should be in place in about 90 days, says official. Read more.

New indoor flea market fills up fast

Aug. 30 – Penny Kennedy has leased all 15 of the available spaces at her month-old indoor flea market in Mississippi. Read more.

New air-conditioned indoor swap meet attracts summer crowds in Arizona

Aug. 27 – The Yuma Civic Center Indoor Swap Meet has sold out its first two sessions. Read more.

Supplier Zone

KC Creations offers three new lines of pet signs

Aug. 26 – Basset On Board, Collie Xing, and Protected By Poodle are among the many novelty item options offered to fair and flea market sellers. Read more.

Wholesaler remembers his swap meet roots

Aug. 5 – Justin Starnes of Eagle Eye Wholesalers says vendor business has always been his “bread and butter.” Read more.

Jewelry wholesaler uses profits to run ministry

July 28 – Paul and Linda Cahill help the less fortunate — by selling low-cost original designs to flea market vendors. Read more.

Wholesaler makes a good fit for flea market vendors

July 21 – Michelle and Scott’s Wholesale Imports offer smaller retailers a range of products with low minimum orders. Read more.

Supplier profile: DP & Company

July 13 – This Florida-based wholesale supplier specializes in selling tarps, tools, and airsoft guns to flea market vendors all over the country. Read more.

How-To Zone

How to run a flea market as a charity fund-raiser

Aug. 9 – From churches to VFW posts, non-profit organizations are putting swap meets and flea markets to good use. Read more.

How to fight shoplifters

June 14 – Every retailer grapples with theft. Here are some tips from flea market veterans on how to minimize your losses. Read more.

How to cope with hagglers

June 1 – Four expert vendors give advice on handling customers who are too pushy, persistent, or downright pestiferous. Read more.

How to get on TV

May 18 – Next on News at 10: Your flea market (especially after you follow these tips). Read more.

Product Zone

Vapor Rich makes a compelling sell to flea market vendors

Sept. 3 – In an interview, a distributor says he started a smoking replacement business after heart surgery made him cut back. Read more.

Keychain breathalyzer rolled out for sale at flea markets and swap meets

Aug. 18 – Novelty item offers a fun way to ‘test your breath.’ Read more.

Rosary cards offer vendors a chance to stand out

Aug. 11 – Iconeum’s unique hot product is durable, convenient, and unlikely to be carried by competitors. Read More.

Stainless steel jewelry makes viable alternative to silver, gold in a down economy

Aug. 4 – Sales One International’s new line targeting men may be an attractive product for vendors. Read more.