How to Beat Rising Costs In The Wholesale Men’s Clothing Business

With the price of cotton increasing by 14%, as well increasing energy and shipping costs, the pressure to raise prices by manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers can be felt.
So how do you avoid the need to raise prices on your wholesale men’s clothing?
The answer is to focus on men’s overstock, surplus, return, and closeout apparel. Because you are buying this type of men’s clothes at a price substantially below the original wholesale price, you have plenty of room to absorb some of your rising business costs.
You can also purchase sample clothing from designers. Picture a New York Fashion District designer that has a showroom full of displays from last season’s stock. The designer would be more than happy to sell his samples, since otherwise he will have to find another way to dispose of them, since he will soon be putting up the samples for his new line.
Another option is to purchase off season clothes, placing them in storage, and bringing them out to your store or warehouse when the season returns. For instance, spring is the best time to purchase wholesale designer coats because most merchants will need capital to make new purchases. You can purchase Polo Ralph Lauren coats and Calvin Klein jackets, and store them until next fall, and then sell them at a price that will cover your storage charges, and still give you a strong profit.