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(Note: This story appears in the April 2021 issue of SE Magazine) Industry opinion seems split concerning hygienic packaging — valuable or hindrance? *Story by Dianna Stratton The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted consumer shopping habits up and down the supply chain, including the way durable goods are packaged. One year later, the pandemic has influenced consumer mindsets regarding product safety and potential contamination...

(Note: This story appears in the April 2021 issue of SE Magazine) Ken Herskovitz talks about why he’s honored to be the caretaker of a family business in Vibratex. The car balanced precariously on a cable supporting a telephone pole with high-voltage lines swaying above and the governor’s motorcade inbound within the hour. Multiple agencies convened to control the scene and rescue...

(Note: This story appears in the April 2021 issue of SE Magazine) WOW Tech Academy was designed for retailers on all levels to gain a better understanding of WOW Tech brands and products. Plato’s Academy is thought to have been the first institution of higher learning in the Western world, founded in roughly 387 BC. It’s fun to wonder what “classes” may have...

(Note: This story appears in the April 2021 issue of SE Magazine) Cloud 9 Novelties is releasing new products under its Health & Wellness line, reflecting a larger paradigm shift in the adult retail industry at all levels. It’s no secret that adult toys are designed with the sole purpose of “getting off.” But within the last decade or so, there...

(Note: This story appears in the April 2021 issue of SE Magazine) Brand initiates a sleek and modern rebrand to reflect commitment to technical innovations and appeal to loyal and new customers. Taco Bell. McDonald’s. MasterCard. Guinness. We-Vibe. What do all the above companies have in common? Well, in addition to being gargantuan purveyors of delight, they all have, in some...

(Note: This story appears in the June issue of STOREROTICA Magazine) News and product updates from the industry’s distributors. Nalpac launches F*ck Covid19 campaign Nalpac kicked off its F*ck Covid19 campaign which started on May 4. The inaugural week featured manufacturing giant CalExotics. Nalpac’s F*ck Covid19 campaign is running for 12 consecutive weeks and will feature a different manufacture and promotions each week. Each...

Experts suggest that CBD products will surpass $20 billion in sales by 2024. Thankfully, erotic retailers don’t have to wait that long to get their hands on several CBD-infused products that are already enjoying success. In addition to the Focus Spotlights on MDScienceCBD and Dr. Jack’s CBD, here are several other CBD-infused products that could provide a powerful boost to your...

Originally posted on Williams Trading University, Williams Trading Co. has uploaded a condensed version of their COVID-19: A Retailer’s Guide e-Learning module to YouTube for all wholesale adult retailers.  The COVID-19: A Retailer's Guide YouTube video shares best practices for retailers concerned about COVID-19, tips to sanitizing your store, and how to keep your employees and customers healthy. All of the...

  Doc Johnson and Foria have come together to bring CBD-infused female sexual health and wellness products — including arousal sprays, lubricants and massage oils — to erotic retail stores nationwide. (Note: This is the cover story from the February 2020 issue of STOREROTICA.) At the intersection of cannabis and female sexual health and wellness, you’ll find Foria. When the company was...