Premise
Being a retailer of so many SKU’s is hard work that requires mamy employees with combined afforts. To be successful in Business does not mean you have to be a retailer and be able to sell hundreds of thousands of SKU’s very well; if you are a producer, you only have to be very good at selling one.
Our small team spent a couple of hours at our Wal-Mart’s, Targets, and other popular Convenience/retail Stores to assemble this list of entrepreneur opportunities based on products at a large retailer.
In this segment taking ideas from a retailer means being in production of products. To sell items to a retailer you need to make an original, or substitute product, that reaches some target market and sells through. You could also take multiple of these ideas and start a store around that department but that requires more capital.
A company that typically sells to Target, Wal-Mart, and other retailers; manufactures, or supplies one or more products of the following types. Large retailers need specialized manufacturers and suppliers to keep many items in stock for different departments. You could start a product of any of these items and sell them to retailers in large amounts.
Departments
Electronics
- Blue-ray and DVD Players
- Home Audio and Theater Equipment
- Laptops, Desktops, computer and network accessories
- Software
- GPS Navigation
- Camera and accessories
- Headphones, Home Speakers and individual Music players
- Cell Phones, cases, accessories
- Smart Home Products for automation, energy, lighting, and security
Office Equipment
- Stationary (pens, pencils, paper, notebooks, folders, binders, organizers, envelopes, etc.
- desks
- chairs
- Filing Cabinet and Office Furniture
- Electronics
- Calculators
- Arts and Crafts
- Backpacks
Entertainment
- Magazine Publisher
- Tablets (Windows, Android, Apple), accessories
- Printers, supplies, and ink
- Movies (regular, 4k, blue-ray, varied genres)
- Music (varied genres)
- Books (best sellers, varied genres)
- Musical Instruments
Appliances and Furniture
- Room Decor
- Bedding such as sheets, blankets, pillows, decorations, and furniture.
- Storage Units
- Water Purification
- Air Conditioners
- Portable Fans
- Ceiling Fans
- Dehumidifiers
- Humidifiers
- Air Purifiers
- Heaters
Home Improvement and Patio
- Generators
- Kitchen improvement accessories
- Ladders and other home improvement tools
- Paint
- window fans
- Window fixtures and supply
- Home Improvement equipment and supplies
- Home Safety accessories
- Personal Protection Equipment
- Air, Hand, and Power tools
- Pools
- Bathroom
- Garage and Storage
- Water dispensing systems
Clothing, and Shoes
- Baby and Toddler accessories and clothes
- Men’s Apparel
- Women’s Apparel
- Kid’s Apparel
- Shoes
- Jewelry and Watches
- Boys and Girl’s clothing
Baby and Toddler
- Baby accessories, equipment
- Baby Registry
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Diaper Bags
- Strollers
- Car Seats
- Breast or Bottle Feeding Accessories and Equipment
- Baby Food, formula
- Cribs
- Baby Monitors
- Gates
Toys and Video Games
- Video Games and video game players
- Cars and RC Toys
- Action Figures
- STEM Toys
- Plush Animals
- Games and Puzzles
- Bikes, Scooters, Outside toys
Food, Household and Pets
- Household goods
- Towels
- Pet clothes, and supplies
- Candy or Snack Manufacturer
- Hygiene Product Manufacturer
- Frozen Food procurement and producer
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- beverages
- Soups
- Breakfast and Cereal
- Pasta
- Baking Goods
- Snacks dried or vacuum sealed
- Kitchen and Dining ware
- Bathroom essentials
- Bedroom furniture
- mattresses
- futons
- lounge furniture
- Televisions
- bread
- packaged foods
- meats
- Pet Supplies
- Patio Furniture
- Lighting accessories and fixtures
- Rugs and flooring options
- Vacuums and Floor Cleaning supplies
- fish tanks, cat and dog beds
Beauty, Health, Hygiene
- Beauty care
- Sunscreen
- Shampoo and Conditioners
- Lotion
- Fragrances
- Makeup
- Razors and Shavers manual and electric
- toothbrushes, toothpaste, and water flossers
- Body Wash
- Eyewear
- Contact Lenses
- Allergy
- Cold and Flu Medicine
- Digestive Aids
- Protein and Fitness
- Weight Management
- Personal care
- Cleaning and Laundry supplies and appliances
- Healthy Alternatives and First Aid, Nutrition
- Janitorial equipment and supplies
- Cleaning supplies
- Disinfectant Wipes
- Cleaning solutions
- Mops, Brooms, water buckets, and other cleaning tools
Sports Fitness and Outdoors
- Accessories and Bags
- Toys, Bikes, and Sports equipment
- Sports, Fitness, and Outdoor apparel and equipment
- Garden supply
- Grills and Outdoor accessories and appliances
- Hot Tubs and Saunas
- Garden tools such as rakes, shovels, lawnmowers, etc
- Tents
- Airbes
- Canopies and Shelters
- Beach coolers and shades
Auto and Industrial
- Tires and tire accessories
- Different Vehicle motor, brakes, and transmission oils
- Antifreeze and coolants
- Automotive cleaning supplies
- Automotive Equipment and tools
- Car Batteries and chargers
- Car Stereos, speakers, subwoofers, Power inverters, Dash Cams
- Motorcycles and ATV’s
- RV Parts
- Auto body repair
Services
- Photo equipment and processing tools
- Money Orders
- Check Cashing
- Cake Bakery
- Party Supplies for balloons, disposable tableware, birthdays, graduations, pinatas, prints, merchandise party supplies, cards and invitations.
- Gift Cards
- Sewing Equipment, fabric, yarn, knitting, and art supplies