Unlike traditional department stores, Consumers Distributing focused on a warehouse-style fulfillment system to keep prices low.
: Everything from kitchenware and discount furniture to camping gear and bicycles. Consumers Distributing 1987/88 Vintage Catalog consumer distributors catalog
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, stores like and Future Shop (in Canada) or Best Buy (in the US) began to dominate. These stores allowed customers to touch, feel, and demo products before buying. The "mystery" of the Consumer Distributors catalog became a disadvantage; customers wanted to see the TV picture quality before buying. These stores allowed customers to touch, feel, and
A high-quality catalog provides more than just a price. It should include high-resolution images, dimensions, weight, case pack quantities, and MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) to help you calculate your margins instantly. 3. User-Friendly Search and Filters It should include high-resolution images
: Customers typically received two main catalogs a year (Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter), with special editions for the Christmas season.