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Top 5 Wholesale Summer Essentials for Retailers

The telltale signs of summer are already starting to show… the frost has thawed, the evenings are getting lighter, and most of the adverts on TV are advertising summer holidays! So, time is of the essence to get your shelves stocked with the wholesale summer essentials that your customers are sure to be after as soon as the sun gets his hat on! Here are our top five wholesale summer products for retailers…

Crucial sun care

1. Crucial sun care

This one almost goes without saying… sun lotion and after sun are vital products to stock during the warmer months, with them being absolute must-buys for anyone who plans on spending time outside! Here at Harrisons Direct, we have an extensive selection of wholesale sun care, featuring products from top brands such as Aloha, Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic and Nivea. Stock them by the till and watch the fly out the door!

2. The classic bucket and spade

Ah, the bucket and spade – an essential for the Great British Summertime and a failsafe summer product that has been popular for as long as we can remember! Summer is the time when kids and adults alike put down the gadgets and reconnect with traditional old-fashioned fun, and a bucket and spade is just the toy to accompany this fun! We have a great selection of wholesale buckets and spades to suit the tastes of all your customers, from simple bold colours to eye-catching mermaid and pirate styles.

The classic bucket and spade
You can’t beat a barbecue

3. You can’t beat a barbecue

We all love a good ol’ BBQ on a sunny day… the food possibilities are endless! It’s a great idea to stock your shelves with the Instant Barbecue Supagrill – the wholesale summer product your customers are sure to grab on a warm weekends to enjoy with friends and family. The Supagrill takes just 15 minutes to be ready to use, so they’ll be no grumbling tummies!

4. Practicality defined: the pop up tent

Summer is the season of festivals, camping trips and fun in the great outdoors, which is why the Summit 2 Person Pop Up Tent is an ideal wholesale summer essentials for your shop. The clever tent eliminates all the faff of a “normal” tent and will provide your customers with shelter in minutes… sure to be a popular product for all those last minute summer weekend trips!

Practicality defined: the pop up tent
Don’t forget the insect repellent

5. Don’t forget the insect repellent

All that outdoor fun can result in some nasty mosquito and midge bites if your customers don’t arm themselves with insect repellent! At Harrisons, we have a selection of wholesale Jungle Formula repellents, which are easy to apply and provide long lasting protection. The perfect wholesale summer essential to pair with sun care products in store.

Feeling summery yet? Start preparing your shelves today!

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