Gumball Machines Sweeten Up the Profits!

Gumball Machines have a way of sweetening things up at your store and can be a big addition to your store, and profits. Vending candy is a great way to produce extra profit and bring more customers into your store. From our best selling fruity gumballs, to the super sour tearjerkers gum, gumballs are kids and adult favorites. We also carry everyone favorite candy’s, M&M’s, Runts, Mike & Ike, Skittle, and many, many more.

The average net profit from our box of gumballs is around $185.55 (from a box costing $26.95). The average net profit from our bulk candy is around $200 (from a box costing $49.95, with 1000 vends). If you buy our triple vend machine (item 8541) with two bulk machines, and one gumball machine you could stand to make up to $585 or more per month! We also sell a wide range of candy machines, from the classic red machines, to the 4.5’ super spiral gumball machine, and our triple bulk vend machine.

So no matter your business Specialty Store Services is here to make your store more profitable, because service is in our name!

PawsChoice.com Launched!

United States of America – February 29, 2008 – Des Plaines IL — PawsChoice.com is a new website specializing selling super premium pet food, treats, supplements and toys to the pet owner who cares for their pet.PawsChoice.com carries only the top brands that feature all natural, human grade ingredients.

“After the pet food recall last year I was afraid to buy even the more expensive cat food at the grocery store,” said Stephanie Vito, a Chicago area pet owner.“That is when I started to look online for cat food that would not be affected by any pet food recall.That’s when I found PawsChoice.com

At PawsChoice.com you can find brands like Orijin, Tripett, Zuke’s, Solid Gold, Azmirea, Evanger’s, Tiki Cat and many more super premium brands that are made with all natural ingredients without dangerous imported additives.With their monthly replenishment program you can have your pet’s favorite food automatically sent to your house at a time interval you select.You will never be out of pet food again.

PawsChoice.com is a new online pet supply store that features products that promote pet health and nutrition.PawsChoice.com will deliver premium dog food, cat food, dental care, pet vitamins, cat toys, dog toys and other pet health related items right to your door.

For more information:

Visit our website:http://www.pawschoice.com/default.aspx

Specialty Store Services is Now Stocking Gondola Displays – Low as $229.00 Complete with Shelves


Specialty Store Services is now stocking gondola displays. That is right, Specialty Store Services now can offer you factory direct prices on single sided and double sided gondolas as well as end caps. Compare our gondola displays to those found elsewhere: our value priced gondolas include gondola shelves, bases and fences. Our single sided gondolas include five gondola shelves and our double sided gondolas include ten gondola shelves. Other gondolas have press board peg board backs while Specialty Store Services’ gondolas are the only gondolas to feature metal peg board with durable shelf supports.

Customize your gondolas with shelves and peg hookst to fit your stores unique application. You can also place multiple gondolas side by side to create impressive rows of gondola displays. Visit Specialty Store Services today to see our new Gondola Displays

Smoking Management Solutions & No Smoking Bans

Times are changing quickly with the new smoking ban sweeping the United States. It used to be that you could smoke everywhere, and anywhere. Now most states have restrictions on were individuals can smoke. Restrictions range from no smoking anywhere in a public building, just in certain places, or within fifteen feet of a building. Many businesses are struggling to retain customer and comply with new laws. At Specialty Store Services, we know exactly how to keep your non-smokers, and smokers feel comfortable and still want to come back.

At Specialty Store Services we carry a wide range and variety of smoking managment solutions and outdoor ashtrays to keep you in compliance with the law and still serve your smoking and non-smoking customers. For starters we carry “no smoking” signs (item 6083) that can be posted in your store, restaurant, or business’ of any type to enforce, and remind your customers about the new changes. Secondly, we carry a full line of outdoor ashtrays and cigarette butt receptacles that invite your smoking customers to feel free to have a cigarette, but also keep the front of your business clean and maintained. We carry the popular “Smokers Cease-Fire” (item 8832), which quickly puts out the cigarette butts, is made of a tough plastic that’s flame retardant and it’s easy to clean. We also have a sleeker, Free Standing Smoker’s Station that fits in about anywhere. This angular receptacle comes in your choice of either a freestanding model (item 3488) or a Wall Mounted Smoker’s Station (item 3479) that is priced at $29.99.

So no matter if you need indoor or outdoor smoking managements solutions and ashtrays Specialty Store Services is here to help, because Service is in our name.

IL Smoking Ban Takes Affect January 1st – Be Prepared with Smoking Management Solution Stations

On July 23, Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) signed a statewide public smoking ban. As of January 1, smoking will be illegal in restaurants, bars, nightclubs, workplaces, and all public buildings. Smoking will also be banned within 15 feet of building entrances, exits, and windows.

What this means to all IL businesses is that there will no longer be ANY smoking inside buildings. Now there will be people crowded outside the doors of bars and restaurants at all times of the year. This also means butts and more butts snuffed out outside the entrances to stores and businesses. Save time and headaches with an outdoor ashtray.

Specialty Store Services has a wide selection of Smoking Management Solution Stations. From the ever-popular Smokers Cease Fire that comes in six colors and is now in stock at our Chicago area showroom. Our best deal on outdoor cigarette receptacle is the Wall Mounted Smoker’s Station. All steel construction and locking door is a steal at $19.99.

Remember Specialty Store Services is your Smoking Management Solution Headquarters. Our showroom is open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM so come visit us and save on shipping!

 

Merry Christmas from Specialty Store Services

It is 12:30 on Friday the 21st of December and we are about to start our Christmas Party. In years passed we used to have the party at a hotel or a restaurant, but now we have it in the showroom. It is a lot less formal, in fact when the party was at a hotel everyone used to dress up and make a night of it. We even had dancing and a 3 course meal!

Today’s party is a more relaxed affair, last year one of the call center managers brought his guitar and played a few songs. It was fun. I am sure this years party will have plenty of fun in store for everyone!

I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
May there be peace on earth.

Your friends at Specialty Store Services

Holiday T-Shirt Bags Now $12.99 per 1000!


Right now our high quality holiday t-shirt bags with printed holiday message are now $12.99 per carton of 1000. That is an eleven dollar savings over the $24.99 regular price. Granted the holiday season is almost over, but at these prices it makes sense to stock up for next year! These bags measure 11 1/4″W x 6″D x 21″H and are great for all kinds of merchandise.

Compare prices on other websites and you won’t find a comparable bag at this price. You can pay up to $45.00/1000 for these bags on other sites! Don’t delay, quantities are limited so visit us today!

 

LED No Vacancy Sign

We are now carrying a new indoor LED “No Vacancy” sign and it is a beauty! The sign has two settings, flashing or solid, and you can also turn the “No” and “Yes” on or off, depending on your needs. LED lights do not get hot and since the sign is also bright during the day, you can leave it on 24/7. The indoor LED No Vacancy sign measures 32″W x 1″D x 17″H and includes hanging hardware and chain.

Check it out! I think you’ll like it!

Specialty Store Services’ Website Homepage Redesign

We have redesigned our homepage to make shopping easier. We have listed the product categories on the left hand side of the screen to make navigation clearer. One of the changes that we have made to the site is to have the product categories match the product categories we have in our catalogs. Visually the site is clear, more 21st century.

Here are some comments about the new website from our customers:

  • Easy to navigate!
  • Very simple website easy to order items.
  • Always a pleasure, Specialty Store Services makes my online shopping the quickest thing I’ll do all day!
  • Great website. …Easy to use and you offer great products and good prices.

Visit our website today for all your store supplies and store displays and see the homepage redesign everyone’s been talking about.

Shrink Wrap Systems are a Retailer’s Best Friend

There are some things that all retailers, no matter what their size, should have. There are the obvious things like cash registers and open signs, racks to display product and security systems to monitor customers and staff alike. But who would think of a shrink wrap system as a necessity for retailers? Shrink wrap systems are a perfect for all retailers for a variety of reasons; from repackaging returned merchandise to packing bulk product for resale. But what is a shrink wrap system?

Shrink wrap systems come in a variety of size and configurations, depending on the quantity and speed. Some systems are completely automatic and very expensive, while others are more manual and more affordable for every user. Shrink wrap systems in use today are comprised of a sealer, heat gun and a roll of shrink film. The key to an effective shrink wrapping is the shrink wrap film. Shrink wrap film is sold in rolls of varying widths, lengths and gauges. The higher the number gauge, the thicker and stronger the film is. When the film is heated up with the heat gun it contracts and shrinks to fit whatever item is inside.

Shrink wrap systems are easy to use: first, turn on the sealer and allow for the heating element to heat up to optimal temperature. Next, insert the item to be sealed into the shrink wrap film and seal one end and then the other. Turn on heat gun and run hot air across film and watch it as it shrinks to fit snugly around the product. Now you have an item that looks like brand new and is ready to be put back onto the shelf.

 

The reality is that there are many uses for a shrink wrap machine in a retail store. Many times a customer will open merchandise and then return it to the store for a refund or a credit, but what happens with the returned goods? Instead of letting it sit in the back room, shrink wrap systems allow for quick and easy repackaging. Another great use for shrink wrap systems is to buy product in bulk and repackage it for resale. Buying items in bulk is an economical way to make extra profits and with a shrink wrap system there is no limit to what you can repackage and sell for extra cash.

 

Shrink wrap systems are a smart addition to any retail operation. They are easy to use and with many uses that will add value and efficiency to any operation. That is why most retailers are finding out that Shrink Wrap systems are not just a convenience, but also a necessity for any successful store or business.