Company Spotlight: An Interview with Surplus Soldier from WhatNot
*This article is a highlight of the YouTube interview between Kyle MacNall and Steven Ibrahim, the owner of Surplus...
Understanding Your Retail Customers: Beyond the Basics
By Russell Phillips Ask any small retail owner who their customers are and you’ll get an answer right away....
Adapt to Gen A & Z Buyer Influence
By Benjamin Roussey A profound shift is occurring in the consumer landscape. Two generations that grew up with phones...
Experience + Innovation
By Diane Crosby Conventional wisdom would tell us that experience should be the best teacher when working in a...
The Battle of Iwo Jima: Valor in a Sea of Volcanic Ash
By Vegim Krelani Some battles shape strategy, and others shape identity. Iwo Jima was both. It was not just...
New Year, New Gear: Must-Have Surplus Gear for 2026
By Nick Mann With the new year here, many customers will be looking to upgrade their military surplus gear...
Navigating through the Trade Barriers and Tariffs
By Vegim Krelani In a world where supply chains span continents, where raw materials might originate in Asia, be...
Expand Globally with Low-Risk Drop Shipping
By Benjamin Roussey Expanding into international markets has traditionally required significant investment, logistical planning and upfront risk. Retailers had...
Product Review: BranditWear M-51 U.S. Parka
There are a few things in this...
Deep South Winter Prep
By Diane Crosby Our store is in what people call the “Deep South.” These are the states of Louisiana,...
How to Be Aware of Copycat Scam Sites and Ads
By Nick Mann In today’s digital world, it’s easier than ever for military surplus/tactical/outdoor brands to connect with consumers....
The 82nd Airborne Division – America’s Guard of Honor
By Vegim Krelani From its inception, the 82nd Airborne Division has been synonymous with American grit, battlefield courage and...
Digital Security Dilemmas for Retailers
By Russell Phillips Digital transformation has arrived at the storefront of every small retailer. No longer a futuristic ambition...
Retail Strategies for Halloween
By Benjamin Roussey Halloween has grown far beyond its Celtic origins and has become a multi-billion-dollar consumer phenomenon. Retailers,...