How do I start a clothing wholesale business?
Let’s take a look at the 10 steps you can follow to become a clothing wholesaler.
- Study the Industry.
- Choose a niche.
- Create a business plan.
- Secure licenses and permits.
- Set up your physical location.
- Determine your prices.
- Create an online storefront.
- Curate your product listings.
What are some examples of wholesalers?
Companies like Sam’s Club and BJ’s are wholesalers that buy their products from manufacturers and sell them directly to the public. Wholesalers can sell the products cheaper than the retailers because they were purchased cheaper.
How to find the right wholesale supplier for your online clothing business?
When finding the right wholesaler for your online clothing business, you may need to take a list of the different wholesale supplier and distributors from the manufacturer. Make sure that you’re both connected with each other.
How do I start my own clothing brand?
We recommend joining groups like Shopify Entrepreneurs or Kingpinning, and using any of the resources that are available there to help you find a clothing manufacturer for your business. Make sure that you read through the rules of the group and ask any questions that you have about starting your own clothing brand.
Where can I source my clothing manufacturers?
Or you can source your products from overseas clothing manufacturers, like in China or India. For reference, when we mention domestic manufacturers we are largely referring to clothing manufacturers in the USA or Europe, and overseas manufacturers refers to countries like China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
How do I find wholesalers and distributors for my business?
If you do an online search, don’t just search for general wholesalers or distributors. Be sure to include keywords from your products or niche. Try product names, model numbers and brand names.