Buyers' Top Picks - Q2 2023

During the second quarter of 2023, there will be several bank holidays and celebrations that you can capitalise on. We have the long Easter weekend and an additional bank holiday in May to celebrate His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation.

The Spring weather will finally allow us to enjoy hikes, picnics, camping trips, fishing trips, and more! This is the perfect time to stock seasonal favourites and trending lines to ensure your customers are stocked up throughout the season.

At Harrisons, our buyers:

• Select new products and review old ones, so you get products that are more likely to sell.
• Find the right suppliers – so we can price our products competitively.
• React to any changes in customer demand, so you get the products you need when you need them.
• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers while seeking out new ones – we’re always looking for new, innovative products that improve your sales lines.
• Getting feedback from customers – we want to hear about how products work for you and what we can do better (we’re rated 4.8/5* on Feefo!).

This month, our team of expert buyers have carefully selected the most essential products for the Spring months as well as some new ranges that are currently popular and on trend. Read on to find the best products to stock…

Sun Care

In the Spring months, we are usually greeted with nice weather and Sun Awareness week is held at the beginning of May. This makes sun cream a must-have range on the shelves during these months. We recommend:

• Nivea Sun Spray SPF 15 200ml
• Aloha Sun Lotion SPF 30 250ml
• Aloha Refreshing Aloe Vera Aftersun Gel 250ml
• Nivea Sun Lotion Pocket Pack Child SPF 50 50ml

Hay Fever & Allergies

Alongside the many celebrations, the months of April-June will still bring hay fever and allergies to approximately 20% of UK residents. Brands such as Piriteze, Benadryl and Clarityn are a must have going into Spring. Here are our recommendations:

• Piriteze Allergy 10mg Tablets 7’s
• Benadryl Allergy Relief Acrivastine 12 Capsules
• Clarityn Allergy One a Day 10mg Tablets 7’s
• Nuage Hayfever Relief Wipes 30’s
• Benadryl Allergy Relief for Children 6+ Oral Solution 1mg/ml 70ml

Foster Grant

For 2023, Foster Grant have developed a whole new range of sunglasses and reading glasses to help your customers protect, enhance, and love their vision. Whether they prefer cat eye, round, square or club shaped, Foster Grant have dedicated more than 90 years to designing quality eye wear at affordable prices. Here are our recommendations from the new range:

• Foster Grant Reading Glasses – Contempo Berlin 2.00
• Foster Grant Reading Glasses – Avant Rhine 1.00
• Foster Grant Reading Glasses – Concept Lomond 3.50
• Foster Grant Sunglasses – Cat Eye – Shiny Blue
• Foster Grant Sunglasses – Aviator – Matte Dark Gun
• Foster Grant Sunglasses – Polarised – Square Grey Stripe

Nursery Toys

Developing crucial skills at a young age is vital, so that’s why our new range of baby and nursery toys are suitable for children from birth to start the process at the earliest stages of life. The new range can also be purchased for baby reveals, baby showers, baby births and through the first years of their lives. We suggest the following products to get the most out of your baby toy sales:

• Keeleco 14cm Ring Rattle 4 Assorted Designs
• 7 Easy Grip Crayons
• Sponge Painting Set
• Lamaze My Friend Emily
• Lamaze Pile & Play Cups
• Ravensburger The Gruffalo Deep Dark Wood Game

NEW Ranges

Wagg

Our new range of Wagg puppy and training treats are tasty, nutritious, and naturally good for those four-legged friends. Each treat is oven baked in the UK for a natural taste, is enriched with vitamins and minerals and is suitable for all dogs aged 8 weeks and over. Wagg have been keeping tails wagging since 1986 and supply a handful of major retailers, so they are a reputable brand your customers will know and love.

Pocket Money Toys

In the first quarter we mentioned how hugely popular pocket money toys are in the current market as they are a constant pick-up line. On the back of this we are extending our pocket money toy range further for quarter two to provide you and your customers with a wider range of collectables and novelty toys in line with new trends seen at The Toy Fair and Spring Fair this year. Keep an eye out for our fantastic new stock arriving at the end of March!

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