Buying Wholesale Brand Name Clothing

Buying clothing wholesale lots at DLM has proven to be the buying method of choice for discount retailers, small chains, and boutique shops all over the world.

Buying in lots, by definition, is buying items in bulk to get better pricing.  At DLM, buying a wholesale lot means you get the merchandise exactly how we got it in from our supplier. Many times the price is lower because we have not put any labor into it and the quantities are much higher.

We acquire lots from upscale department stores all across the country. We always have lots direct from these store and often give them away at close to cost or very close to margin.  Clothing wholesale lots come in various sizes. 

Quantities can be from a couple of hundred pieces to thousands of pieces depending on how the department store liquidated the stocks.

As another clothing wholesale lot option, we will customize our merchandise in small lots of multiple items, called packages. We create these packages based on your request, be it with regards to price, designers, category, style, color, or whatever else you can think of. This is what we call assorted items. Lots are a great way to fill up your store in the most economical fashion

Pros And Cons Of Off Price Buying From Jobbers

PROs of Off Price Buying:

1. There really is no better deal out there. Since we buy directly from manufacturers and distressed retailers, we have the best pricing around.

2. You don't have to deal with strict requirements from the brand manufacturers. Many brands will have stiff minimums. At DLM Off Price, we are more flexible regarding minimum purchase amounts and requirements.

3. You get a chance to purchase exclusive licensed merchandise that otherwise would not be available.

4. You have more freedom to choose exactly what you need for your store instead of being forced to buy random lots.

5. If you have a store that sells a variety of items and if you buy from jobbers like DLM Off Price, you have a much larger selection of styles and brands as well as multiple categories. For example, you can buy womens clothing, mens clothing, kids clothing, accessories, shoes, and housewares all at one place. Otherwise, you'd spend your precious time searching all over the world for individual pieces to fill your store.

CONs of Off Price Buying:

1. Sometimes your goods are from last season instead of the current season.

2. You could get items where the original MSRP tag is either missing or defaced.

3. You have toknow whether you are buying it by brand/style or if your goods are coming in assortments.

By melea@dlmoffprice.com

Off Price Buying Tip: Planning For Fall

I know you might be asking yourself, "What? Summer is barely here and you want me to start my off price buying for fall?!" With all the fun activities of summer, you know time flies when you're having fun and fall will be upon us in no time. Plan your off price buying like the big guys--get all the most sought after fall merchandise now.

Off Price Buying Reason #1

Name brands and popular items sell out early, so be first in line. As you know, hot name brands like Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, or junior denim are the first to go. Also, items like cashmere sweaters, jackets, branded coats, and boots are never available for the last second off price buyer.

Off Price Buying Reason #2

Get off season pricing. Supply and demand is always a factor in buying. Simply, when fall merchandise supply is fresh, plentiful and demand isn't high, you will most likely get more competitive pricing. Do your selling margins a favor and plan ahead.

Off Price Buying Reason #3

Don't get caught up in the last minute rush. So often we get last minute calls, "I need merchandise now!" With shipping times, especially for international clients, you often feel rushed to get your goods out in time for that special event. By ordering your off price clothing ahead of time, your supplier has a chance to take the extra time and care when pulling and packing your goods. Also, buying early gives you more time to inspect your discounted brand name clothing and get it out on the floor.

By melea@dlmoffprice.com