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Do We Mark Up the Items?
No! We never mark up what we buy for you. In fact, we can almost always negotiate better prices than you would get as a walk-in customer because of our outstanding long-term relationships with so many vendors.
Do We Cover Markets and Trade Shows?
Yes! We attend and report on Los Angeles Markets (women’s, men’s, kids, home & gift), as well as Magic Las Vegas, WWIN, and Las Vegas Apparel every February and August. We also cover select markets across the U.S., including non-apparel shows, discovering new and top-performing lines. Whether you’re attending or need us to buy on your behalf, we help you plan, navigate, and maximize every show.
Can We Help You Plan Your LA Buy Trip?
Yes! Whether you’re visiting for a day or a week, we’ll make your LA buy trip seamless and productive. We handle vendor appointments, guide you through wholesale marts and the warehouse district, and even host pre-planned meetings in our Fashion District showroom with styles curated just for you and your budget needs. Need hotel reservations or a list of must-see retailers? We’ve got that covered too. Our goal is to maximize your time, ensuring an efficient and successful buying experience.
How Do We Charge for Our Services?
Our flexible pricing is adjusted to the level of support you need. We offer access to our exclusive catalogs for a low-cost monthly membership, while buying services are primarily commission-based. Whether you need executive-level buying support, à-la-carte options, fully-hosted tours, or self-guided tours, contact us for a customized quote tailored to your business needs.
What Categories Do We Cover?
We cover Junior/ Young Contemporary, Women’s, Plus-Size, Men’s, and Kids’ apparel and accessories, as well as Pets, Home & Gift, Apothecary & Personal Care, Active & Lifestyle, Swim, Sustainable fashion, and more. Looking for something specific? Just ask!
Can We Help With Product Development?
Yes! Whether you are a manufacturer who needs help with new designs, or a retailer who wants to start a private label line, we can help you research and source ideas for new styles, fabric and labels. We also offer development tag-ons to retailers that would not typically have this access, given their lower unit buys. Ask us for more details!
Can We Work With International Stores?
Yes! We have vendors ship goods directly to your store. Nearly all wholesale companies are able to ship merchandise abroad in a timely manner.
How Does FSLA Pay for My Merchandise and How is it Shipped?
Once we place your order with the vendor, they will reach out directly to you for payment. For some retailers, credit terms can be negotiated with the vendor. We can often help with that. Wholesalers ship goods to your store or warehouse. Freight fees can be added to the invoice or charged to your UPS account.