collaborative post | In today’s highly competitive e-commerce landscape, finding wholesale suppliers you can rely on is a must if you want to build a profitable online business. Whether you’re selling on Amazon or Etsy, sourcing quality products at wholesale prices is a sure fire way to increase your profit margins.
In this post we are going to talk about the best places to find wholesale products in the UK, with a particular focus on bedding. We are also going to help clear up some of the rules around selling wholesale items on platforms like Etsy.
Finding Wholesale Products for Amazon
Amazon is one of the largest online marketplaces in the UK, offering sellers access to millions of potential customers. However, if you want to succeed on this platform, you’ll need to find products that meet Amazon’s quality standards while offering good profit margins.
In the UK, the bedding industry is one of the economy’s most established sectors. Companies like Ottoman Textiles provide high-quality wholesale bedding made in the UK, including luxury duvets, pillows and bed linen.
When looking for bedding suppliers, your online business should consider these UK wholesale manufacturers. These established wholesale bedding suppliers have proven track records of quality and reliability, making them excellent partners for your Amazon business.
Online Wholesale Marketplaces
Beyond straight bedding suppliers, there are several online wholesale marketplaces designed to connect UK sellers with manufacturers and distributors.
Faire is one of the best platforms for online businesses looking to source wholesale home products, including bedding. They connect over 100,000 unique brands with independent retailers from multiple countries, including the UK. For sellers, they charge a flat 15% commission on orders from retailers found through their marketplace, plus a one-time £10 fee for new customers.
Creoate specializes in home and lifestyle products, making it an ideal marketplace for online businesses who are looking to source various home furnishings. They cover shipping and duties costs in exchange for a small commission on each order. For a first-time order sellers pay 20%, but will only pay 15% on reorders.
Wholesale Clearance UK offers a variety of products from stock clearance and liquidation sales, including bedding and home furnishings. They add a buyer’s premium of 5% to 25% (typically 15%) to the sale price at purchase. One thing many sellers enjoy about this marketplace is no minimum order amount required.
Preparing Your Business for Wholesale
Before approaching any suppliers, you need to first make sure your business is ready.
- Establish your pricing structure: Standard wholesale pricing is typically 50% off retail, so check that your retail prices account for this discount while maintaining profitability.
- Set minimum orders: Figure out the minimum order that will makes sense for your business. For bedding products, consider both what’s financially viable and what quantity will display well in a store.
- Prepare for cash flow challenges: When starting with wholesale, most suppliers will require payment before shipping (proforma). Once you and your wholesalers have established a relationship it might lead to 30-day credit terms.
Just Comfy, is a great example of a UK bedding supplier with wholesale-friendly policies. They offer manufacturer’s prices on quality products designed to withstand heavier use, making them suitable for both Amazon and Etsy sellers looking for durable, high-quality products from reputable suppliers.
