Start with the customer you already serve
Consider which products complement your existing departments and which would need an entirely new merchandising effort. A specialty store may prefer a focused assortment, while a neighborhood general store may want several everyday categories. Evaluate the product’s use, packaging and intended price before deciding whether the lot belongs on your shelves.
Make the case pack work for your store
Review how many units are in each case and the minimum purchase for the lot. Your available shelf and back-room space should help determine the quantity requested. Ask about size or color assortments when they affect sell-through. A small store should understand exactly how many retail items it is receiving rather than make its decision from a pallet count alone.
Choose the condition your customers expect
Review current packaging photos, complete contents and any condition differences. Packaging-change closeouts can be worth discussing when the product still fits your store, but old and new versions need to be identified accurately. If your business only wants new sealed merchandise, make that requirement explicit. MRT reviews the details of the particular lot with you.
Bring the request together in one place
Browse the available inventory, add relevant lots to a quote and include your requested case quantities. Tell MRT where the stock is going, whether you need a liftgate and any preferred delivery timing. If the catalog does not show your category, send a buying inquiry. Availability, price and fulfillment are confirmed directly before a purchase.
Before you buy.
Can a single-location store contact MRT?
Yes. Share your merchandise interests and useful quantity range. Minimums and available case quantities vary by lot.
Do I have to buy every category?
No. Focus your request on the merchandise relevant to your store. MRT can discuss the specific lots available.
What if I do not see what I need online?
Send the team a category request with the products, quantities and condition you want. The displayed catalog is not a promise that every possible category is currently available.