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Carro, Abound and Droply: What Makers Need To Know
For years, Abound was a major player in the wholesale marketplace world – and a major competitor to Faire. So for many small brands, Abound was a marketplace they had considered selling with.
In 2023 and 2024, though, Abound made an abrupt business model transition and then (effectively) closed altogether. In this article we wrangled all the details of that evolution – and we’ll give you the details you need for Abound, Droply, and their Droply’s parent company, Carro.
What Makers Need to Know About Bulletin and NY NOW Online
Reviews and tips about Bulletin wholesale marketplace from makers and small product companies, pros and cons of using Bulletin, and an interview with the co-founder getting her thoughts and how to decide if it is for you.
What You Need To Know About Shopify’s Handshake Wholesale Platform
Honest reviews of Handshake from makers and small product companies, the key things you need know to decide if Handshake is for you and how to use Handshake to grow wholesale.
Faire Wholesale Reviews and Maker Tips
Honest reviews of Faire from makers and small product companies, tips for succeeding on Faire Wholesale, and the key things you need to know to use Faire to grow wholesale.
10 Ways to Grow Wholesale With Etsy Wholesale Closed (Besides Panic)
As one maker friend put it: People were saying for months that a shift was going to happen with Etsy Wholesale. And, well… Shift happened. As you’re probably well aware by now, Etsy Wholesale is closed its doors: July 31, 2018 was the last day of the platform. While few people are surprised -- since Etsy Wholesale had been quietly withdrawing for months -- many makers are understandably frustrated, freaked out, or just… tired.