Where our closeout merchandise comes from
SHK Sales has bought excess retail inventory since 1988: closeouts, overstock, overruns, discontinued products, packaging changes and canceled orders, from manufacturers, big box stores and national retailers, online sellers and small businesses. Because we buy that way, we can also offer wholesale merchandise at closeout pricing to the businesses that resell it.
Who buys closeout merchandise from SHK
- Discount and dollar stores looking for general merchandise at closeout pricing.
- Independent retailers who want to keep shelves fresh with changing product.
- Online sellers sourcing inventory to list.
- Wholesalers and resellers who move goods into their own channels.
SHK works with national discount chains, including Dollar General, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree and Big Lots.
What kind of merchandise
The goods we offer depend on what we have bought, so the mix changes. We buy in nearly every retail category: baby, car, electronics, general merchandise, health & beauty, home & kitchen, office supplies, personal health, tools, toys, video games and pet products, plus pretty much every other category. Lots run from a few pallets up to multiple truckloads.
How buying closeouts from us works
- Tell us what you are looking for. Call 718.858.3500 or email shay@shksales.com with the categories you buy, the kind of store or channel you sell through, and the quantities that work for you.
- Talk to an account manager. Our account managers will gladly help you find merchandise that fits.
- Buy at closeout pricing. Closeout merchandise is priced as closeouts, not as first-run wholesale.
Tips for buying closeout merchandise
Closeouts reward buyers who move quickly and know their customers. A few habits help:
- Know which categories sell best in your store and say so up front.
- Be clear about the quantities you can take, from a few pallets to a truckload.
- Ask about condition and packaging; closeout goods can include items in older packaging after a redesign.
- Stay in touch with your account manager, since the available mix changes as new lots come in.
Selling, not buying?
If you have excess inventory to sell, that is the other half of what we do. Sell closeout inventory to SHK and get a cash offer, paid upfront for retail products.