Site Map
Select a section or a page below. The reference library is arranged by product department and purchasing subject.
Company Information
- Home
- About us
- Our services
- Product categories
- Veterans program
- Customer services
- Contact us
- Frequently asked questions
- Privacy information
- Retailer reference library
Merchandise Buying Guides
- Kitchen Accessories
- Home Storage
- Cleaning and Laundry Accessories
- Desk and Office Accessories
- Stationery and Paper Goods
- Travel Accessories
- Bags and Carry Accessories
- Phone and Device Accessories
- Gifts and Decorative Accessories
- Garden and Outdoor Accessories
- Craft and Hobby Storage
- Seasonal and Party Supplies
- Silicone Spatulas: Buying Guide
- Measuring Spoon Sets: Buying Guide
- Measuring Cup Sets: Buying Guide
- Sink Strainers: Buying Guide
- Food Bag Clips: Buying Guide
- Table Trivets: Buying Guide
- Manual Can Openers: Buying Guide
- Tea Infusers: Buying Guide
- Reusable Food Containers: Buying Guide
- Drawer Organizers: Buying Guide
- Closet Hangers: Buying Guide
- Shoe Racks: Buying Guide
- Underbed Storage Bags: Buying Guide
- Shelf Baskets: Buying Guide
- Over-Door Hooks: Buying Guide
- Lidded Storage Boxes: Buying Guide
- Vacuum Storage Bags: Buying Guide
- Folding Storage Cubes: Buying Guide
- Microfiber Cloths: Buying Guide
- Lint Rollers: Buying Guide
- Laundry Mesh Bags: Buying Guide
- Clothes Pegs: Buying Guide
- Household Scrub Brushes: Buying Guide
- Empty Spray Bottles: Buying Guide
- Folding Laundry Baskets: Buying Guide
- Reusable Lint Brushes: Buying Guide
- Shoe Cleaning Brushes: Buying Guide
- Document Trays: Buying Guide
- Pen Cups: Buying Guide
- Bookends: Buying Guide
- Business Card Holders: Buying Guide
- Clipboards: Buying Guide
- Magnetic Notice Clips: Buying Guide
- Desk Mats: Buying Guide
- File Folders: Buying Guide
- Document Wallets: Buying Guide
- Spiral Notebooks: Buying Guide
- Pocket Notebooks: Buying Guide
- Sticky Notes: Buying Guide
- Index Cards: Buying Guide
- Bookmarks: Buying Guide
- Greeting Cards: Buying Guide
- Gift Wrap Rolls: Buying Guide
- Paper Gift Bags: Buying Guide
- Envelope Packs: Buying Guide
- Packing Cubes: Buying Guide
- Luggage Tags: Buying Guide
- Passport Covers: Buying Guide
- Toiletry Bags: Buying Guide
- Travel Shoe Bags: Buying Guide
- Travel Document Organizers: Buying Guide
- Folding Travel Pouches: Buying Guide
- Travel Accessory Cases: Buying Guide
- Empty Travel Bottles: Buying Guide
- Canvas Tote Bags: Buying Guide
- Folding Shopping Bags: Buying Guide
- Drawstring Bags: Buying Guide
- Zipper Pouches: Buying Guide
- Insulated Lunch Bags: Buying Guide
- Bottle Carrier Bags: Buying Guide
- Waist Packs: Buying Guide
- Replacement Bag Straps: Buying Guide
- Small Crossbody Bags: Buying Guide
- Desktop Phone Stands: Buying Guide
- Tablet Stands: Buying Guide
- Reusable Cable Ties: Buying Guide
- Desk Cable Clips: Buying Guide
- Device Sleeves: Buying Guide
- Sliding Webcam Covers: Buying Guide
- Keyboard Dust Covers: Buying Guide
- Screen Cleaning Cloths: Buying Guide
- Headphone Stands: Buying Guide
- Picture Frames: Buying Guide
- Keyrings: Buying Guide
- Coaster Sets: Buying Guide
- Decorative Trays: Buying Guide
- Decorative Vases: Buying Guide
- Trinket Dishes: Buying Guide
- Gift Boxes: Buying Guide
- Decorative Storage Book Boxes: Buying Guide
- Countertop Memo Holders: Buying Guide
- Plant Pots: Buying Guide
- Plant Labels: Buying Guide
- Watering Cans: Buying Guide
- Garden Hand Trowels: Buying Guide
- Plant Ties: Buying Guide
- Seed Storage Envelopes: Buying Guide
- Garden Kneeling Pads: Buying Guide
- Picnic Blankets: Buying Guide
- Outdoor Cushion Covers: Buying Guide
- Craft Storage Boxes: Buying Guide
- Bead Organizers: Buying Guide
- Sewing Notion Boxes: Buying Guide
- Yarn Storage Bags: Buying Guide
- Paintbrush Cases: Buying Guide
- Craft Cutting Mats: Buying Guide
- Embroidery Hoops: Buying Guide
- Ribbon Storage Organizers: Buying Guide
- Craft Tool Rolls: Buying Guide
- Paper Bunting: Buying Guide
- Decorative Table Runners: Buying Guide
- Party Favor Bags: Buying Guide
- Gift Tags: Buying Guide
- Ornament Storage Boxes: Buying Guide
- Wreath Storage Bags: Buying Guide
- Decorative Holiday Ribbon: Buying Guide
- Reusable Fabric Gift Bags: Buying Guide
- Place Card Holders: Buying Guide
Purchasing Reference
- Planning a Purchase
- Reviewing Products and Suppliers
- Comparing Quotations
- Order Preparation
- Receiving and Stock Records
- Retail Presentation and Reordering
- Preparing a First Bulk Order
- Choosing a Trial Order Quantity
- Assortment Width and Depth
- Preparing a Seasonal Order Calendar
- Reviewing Online Interest for a Physical Store
- Replacement Stock or an Additional Range
- Keeping a Product Listing Record
- Preparing a Supplier Contact Record
- Reviewing a Product Sample
- Recording Usable Product Dimensions
- Checking Retail Pack Contents
- Keeping Product Claims with Their Supporting Information
- Unit Price, Pack Price and Case Price
- Understanding Minimum Order Quantities
- Comparing Two Purchase Quotations
- Recording Additional Purchase Charges
- Quotation Dates and Validity
- Estimating Landed Cost per Saleable Unit
- Writing a Purchase Brief
- Recording Variants and Colors
- Giving Clear Substitution Instructions
- Preparing Delivery Address Details
- Reviewing an Order Confirmation
- Keeping an Order Change Log
- Preparing the Store for a Delivery
- Carton Counts and Unit Counts
- Recording Damaged or Incomplete Goods
- Labeling Back Stock
- Preparing a Stock Count Routine
- Keeping Purchase and Receiving Records Together
- Planning a Small Merchandise Display
- Writing Clear Shelf Tickets
- Planning Related Product Displays
- Reviewing Sell-Through for a Trial
- Preparing a Reorder Review
- Reviewing End-of-Season Merchandise
Information for Retailers
- Purchasing for Gift Shops
- Purchasing for Homeware Stores
- Purchasing for Kitchenware Stores
- Purchasing for Stationery Stores
- Purchasing for Bookstores
- Purchasing for Clothing Boutiques
- Purchasing for General Stores
- Purchasing for Hardware Stores
- Purchasing for Garden Centers
- Purchasing for Travel Goods Stores
- Purchasing for Craft Stores
- Purchasing for Campus Bookstores
- Purchasing for Souvenir Stores
- Purchasing for Seasonal Pop-Up Stores
- Purchasing for Variety Stores
- Purchasing for Veteran-Owned Retail Stores
Seasonal Planning
- Spring Home Organization
- Summer Travel Accessories
- Back-to-School Stationery
- Autumn Home Accessories
- Holiday Gift Display Planning
- Holiday Wrapping Supplies
- Valentine's Gift and Packaging Planning
- Mother's Day Gift Planning
- Father's Day Gift Planning
- Graduation Gift and Stationery Planning
- Spring Garden Accessory Planning
- Winter Storage and Packing Planning
Forms and Worksheets
- Purchase Brief
- Trial Order Plan
- Assortment Planning Sheet
- Seasonal Purchasing Calendar
- Product Shortlist Record
- Reorder Review Sheet
- Supplier Contact Record
- Sample Review Sheet
- Product Dimension Record
- Retail Pack Contents Sheet
- Product Information Record
- Landed Cost Worksheet
- Case Quantity Worksheet
- Quotation Comparison Sheet
- Order Confirmation Review
- Delivery Details Sheet
- Order Change Log
- Goods Receiving Log
- Receiving Discrepancy Report
- Back-Stock Location Sheet
- Stock Count Sheet
- Merchandise Display Plan
- Shelf Ticket Copy Sheet
- Trial Sell-Through Worksheet
- Season-End Stock Review