Longer days, family vacations, and time spent outdoors all mean one thing…summer is coming! And as a small business and/or reseller, it’s important to think ahead so you’re prepared for what your customers will be shopping for in the coming months. Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place. You can shop in-demand liquidated inventory from nine of the top 10 U.S retailers right here on B-Stock. From summer sandals to sunscreen, we’ll show you the top items and categories to source for summer 2020! 

Dive into Summer Sourcing Now

Home & Garden

Whether it’s lighter, brighter home decor or backyard living comforts, source what your customers want this summer. Get your backyard ready with inventory like patio furniture, sun shades, grill accessories, and more, from top home and garden retailers. You can find interior and exterior goods to source for summer on retailer marketplaces like Walmart Liquidation Auctions, Wayfair.com Liquidation Auctions, or Target Auction Liquidations.

Health & Beauty

It’s time to get outdoors! That means it’s time to slather on the sunscreen and the self-tanners. Get your customers’ faces and bodies prepped for sunny days outside with health and beauty essentials. Shop marketplaces like CVS, Unilever, and RB Heath for top brand names in summer skincare and beauty must-haves. 

Apparel

From stylish sandals to tanks and tees in trendy polka dots or retro prints, summer season’s fashion must-haves (at a discount) are always appealing to shoppers. Keep your customers looks current with brand name apparel from B-Stock marketplaces: Nordstrom Rack Auctions, Target Liquidation Auctions, HSN Liquidations, and more. 

Home Improvement

Summer is a great time to tackle home improvement projects. From curb appeal renovations to indoor to-do lists, now is a great time to source tools, building materials, flooring, windows & doors, outdoor power equipment, hardware, and more. Keep your DIY customers well-supplied with merchandise from The Home Depot, Lowe’s Liquidation, or Signature Hardware.

Why Source for Summer Now?

Stocking up on summer essentials now will heat up sales for you in the coming months. And starting today will give you a leg up (and more inventory to choose from) on your competition. Just think about the items you’d be on the hunt for, and chances are, your customers will be too. 

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Editorial Team

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B-Stock Editorial Team

Amberly Bliss, Owner

Amberly Bliss, Owner

Retail Deals

"I feel so confident shopping and bidding on items knowing that I am going to get what I paid for. And if not, there’s a killer customer service team that’s going to make sure everything’s alright in the end. That’s huge. It’s hard to take that risk when you’re first starting out."

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