Inspiration Direct is JOANN’s New Bulk Buying and Wholesale Site
JOANN is launching a small business wholesale site similar to Darice that will include every SKU at JOANN with a $50 minimum order.
Big List of Craft Industry Distributors
A list of distributors for selling your craft product. A great resource if you’re working to reach a wider audience and more buyers!
Trade Show 101 + Wholesale 101
In these back-to-back sessions, you’ll learn how to set up your first trade show booth, grow your brand, and forge important connections by exhibiting at a trade show. And you’ll understand how to price and package your work for wholesale.
The Big List of Jewelry Suppliers
Whether you’re launching a new business venture or seeking materials to stock your established design studio or retail shop, the jewelry supply market is full of top-name suppliers. Here you’ll find a comprehensive list of both wholesalers and retailers who can get you what you need.
The Ins and Outs of Selling Your Handmade Products with Uncommon Goods
Uncommon Goods is a catalog and website known for unique and quirky gifts. For makers, selling wholesale to Uncommon Goods can be a great opportunity to find a new, and large, audience.
15 Percent Pledge Calls on Retailers to Support Black-Owned Businesses
A new “15 Percent Pledge” calls for major retailers to pledge 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses. Will craft industry retailers take action?
IndieMe to Hold Handcrafted Wholesale Virtual Trade Show in June
The handmade wholesale marketplace IndieMe will be hosting a virtual trade show June 3-9 so retailers can restock for summer and fall after COVID-19 closures.
Selling Craft Kits and Supplies Wholesale on Faire
Faire is changing the way retailers shop for their stores. As trade shows face a wave of cancellations, could Faire’s online wholesale marketplace be right for your business?
Coronavirus Disrupts the Craft Industry Supply Chain
Coronavirus is impacting the supply chain for craft businesses large and small due to factory quarantines and closures plus shipping delays in China.
Cozyblue Encourages Crafters to Slow Down, Get Cozy, and Get Crafty
Liz Stiglets, owner of cozyblue, has created a thriving embroidery business including selling kits retail and wholesale as well as a subscription club.