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Understanding UL and ETL Certifications: A Must-Know for US Lighting Retailers
You’re unboxing a new light fixture for your showroom. Tucked away on the base, you see a small, circular logo with the letters "UL" or...
Dropshipping vs. Local Warehousing: Which Model is Best for Your Lighting Store?
Imagine running a successful lighting store without ever touching a box. No warehouse space, no packing tape, no inventory risk. Just a...
How Much Inventory Should a Small Lighting Store *Really* Carry?
Every retailer lives with two recurring nightmares. Nightmare #1: A customer walks in, ready to spend $1,000 on the perfect chandelier ...
How to Reduce Dead Stock and Maximize Inventory Turnover
Take a walk into your stockroom. Go ahead, we'll wait. See those boxes in the far corner, the ones covered in a thin layer of dust? Tha...
Cash Flow Management 101: A Survival Guide for Independent Retailers
The end of the month is coming. You look at your sales report, and it was a good month! You sold plenty of beautiful fixtures. But then...
The Hidden Costs of Sourcing Lighting Directly from Overseas Factories
The email lands in your inbox. It’s a price list from an overseas factory, and the per-unit cost for a beautiful chandelier is 40% less...
What is MOQ? A Small Retailer’s Complete Guide to Minimum Order Quantities
You’ve found it. The perfect pendant light. It’s the exact style your customers have been asking for, and you know it will be a bestsel...
Domestic vs. International Lighting Suppliers: A Head-to-Head Comparison
The email lands in your inbox. It's a price list from an overseas factory, and the numbers look almost too good to be true. It’s tempti...
How to Vet a Wholesale Lighting Supplier: 7 Critical Questions to Ask
Choosing a wholesale supplier is like choosing a co-pilot for your business. A great one helps you navigate turbulence, spots opportuni...