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New Items - [New Items](https://mmwholesale.com/collections/new-items) - [Become a Dealer](https://mmwholesale.com/account/register) # Merchandising & Wholesale Blog [![rss](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/hubfs/MM_Merchandisers_June2019/images/rss%20(1).png)](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/rss.xml) [![What is the Difference Between MSRP, Invoice Price, List Price and Retail Price?](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/hubfs/03232020MMWholesale-MSRP-Invoice-Price-List-Price-Retail-Price.jpg)](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/difference-between-msrp-invoice-list-retail-price) ## [What is the Difference Between MSRP, Invoice Price, List Price and Retail Price?](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/difference-between-msrp-invoice-list-retail-price) General merchandise wholesale distributors can have a hard time determining the price points for their inventory. As a retailer, merchandiser, or pawn shop owner, you want your... [Read More →](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/difference-between-msrp-invoice-list-retail-price) [![What Are Fixtures in a Store?](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/hubfs/03232020MMWholesale-What-Are-Fixtures-In-A-Store.jpg)](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/what-are-fixtures-in-a-store) ## [What Are Fixtures in a Store?](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/what-are-fixtures-in-a-store) Any retailer knows how crucial visual merchandising is to get customers’ attention and driving sales. They know that the inside of their store needs to have that perfect vibe for... [Read More →](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/what-are-fixtures-in-a-store) [![Do I Need a Seller's Permit To Sell Online?](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/hubfs/02202020-mandm-DoINeedaSellersPermitToSellOnline.jpg)](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/sellers-permit-online) ## [Do I Need a Seller's Permit To Sell Online?](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/sellers-permit-online) If you’re planning to sell or lease any products or services through your business, one of the most important things you’ll need to do is get a seller’s permit. However, if your... [Read More →](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/sellers-permit-online) [![5 Inventory Turnover Problems (And Their Solutions!)](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/hubfs/02202020-mandm-5InventoryTurnoverProblemsAndTheirSolutions3.jpg)](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/inventory-turnover-problems-solutions) ## [5 Inventory Turnover Problems (And Their Solutions!)](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/inventory-turnover-problems-solutions) Managing inventory at a pawn shop or a retail store is an essential component of doing business within this industry. Most importantly, when inventory is properly managed, better... [Read More →](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/inventory-turnover-problems-solutions) [![What Does MSRP Mean In Wholesale and Retail?](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/hubfs/01222020-mandmmerchandisers-WhatDoesMSRPMeanInWholesaleandRetail.jpg)](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/what-does-msrp-mean) ## [What Does MSRP Mean In Wholesale and Retail?](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/what-does-msrp-mean) You want to please your customers by providing quality, fast moving products, while still receiving the maximum return on your investment. Whether you own an e-commerce or... [Read More →](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/what-does-msrp-mean) [![Why Do Vendors Encourage Retailers to Sell at MSRP?](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/hubfs/01222020-mandmmerchandisers-WhyDoVendorsEncourageRetailerstoSellatMSRP.jpg)](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/why-do-vendors-encourage-retailers-to-sell-at-msrp) ## [Why Do Vendors Encourage Retailers to Sell at MSRP?](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/why-do-vendors-encourage-retailers-to-sell-at-msrp) Making sales is how you keep your store open. Some retailers resort to listing products below the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, or MSRP, to drive sales. However aside... [Read More →](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/why-do-vendors-encourage-retailers-to-sell-at-msrp) [![How to Make Your Pawn Shop More Profitable](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/hubfs/01212019-mandmmerchandisers-HowtoMakeYourPawnShopMoreProfitable.jpg)](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/how-to-make-your-pawn-shop-more-profitable) ## [How to Make Your Pawn Shop More Profitable](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/how-to-make-your-pawn-shop-more-profitable) Just like any other business, pawn shops are always on the lookout for proven strategies that will help increase profits. When it comes to the unique operations of a pawn shop,... 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[Read More →](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/do-i-need-a-license-to-buy-wholesale) [![How Do I Get a Tax ID Number to Buy Wholesale?](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/hubfs/12192019-mandmmerchandisers-HowDoIGetaTaxIDNumbertoBuyWholesale.jpg)](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/how-do-i-get-a-tax-id-number-to-buy-wholesale) ## [How Do I Get a Tax ID Number to Buy Wholesale?](https://blog.mmwholesale.com/how-do-i-get-a-tax-id-number-to-buy-wholesale) One of the ways retail businesses increase their profits is to buy items wholesale from bulk manufacturers. Buying from wholesalers helps retailers build healthier margins, thanks... 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