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Online Retail Sales Forecast Stronger Than Ever, Studies Show

Great news for web and eBay store owners! The economic difficulties of the past year did not significantly hurt internet retailers, who pulled in a cool $29.1 billion in the United States alone in 2009, according to a recent report by comScore, Inc.

Several other recent studies point to the steady growth of web retail in the marketplace. Forrester Research has released figures that project 10% annual growth in US online retail sales for the next 5 years. In Europe, an 11% yearly increase is predicted.

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New Disney Licensed Books in English and Spanish

Kids everywhere love reading and playing along with their favorite Disney characters. 4sgm.com has recently acquired an entire library’s worth of bi-lingual activity books, story books, coloring books, and sticker books featuring beloved Disney characters like Winnie the Pooh, Disney Princesses, Peter Pan, Ariel the Little Mermaid, 101 Dalmatians, Lion King, the Incredibles and more.

These books feature bright, colorful illustrations as well extras such as pop-ups, sticker sheets, and even lip-gloss! Many of the new arrivals are available in English, Spanish, and bi-lingual editions. Please see each individual book’s product detail page for specific information.

Batman Party Supplies: Must-haves for a Great Knight

Help your customers make any kids party a success with 4sgm.com’s wide selection of officially licensed Batman party supplies! Get great deals on Batman party cups, plates, Batman logo stickers, temporary tattoos, party banners, party favors, and more.

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Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story 3 Products: Available Now from 4sgm.com

Disney-Pixar’s movie Toy Story 3 will arrive in US theaters on June 18, and is set to open world-wide in June and July. Advertisements for the film, featuring the beloved Toy Story characters, have already been popping up on television and public billboards. Take advantage of this free advertising and boost your sales!

4sgm.com has the hottest Toy Story 3 products available RIGHT NOW! Stock your shelves with the licensed products kids will be begging their parents for all summer.

Check out amazing deals on Toy Story 3-branded coloring books, pens, notebooks, binders, crayons, night lights, and much more! Most of these items cost less than a dollar and are perfect for dollar stores, discount stores, and grocery stores.

Stocking up for Summer: Warm Weather Basics

As temperature climb higher and higher each week, shoppers are starting to trickle back into their local grocery stores and dollar stores for warm weather essentials for home, work, and school. Depending on your geographical location, summer may have already arrived! Make sure your store is ready for the surge of summer shoppers looking for deals on outdoor toys, sunglasses, hats, flip-flops/sandals, and beach umbrellas.

4sgm.com is already fully prepared to meet all of your summer-time needs at low wholesale prices. Are outdoor cookouts/barbeques a popular weekend activity in your area? Get everything you need for a big outdoor party with just a few clicks with our special Fourth of July Package Deal.