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Research & sourcing

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Data-led product decisions before you spend a penny

Every profitable catalogue starts with the right product at the right landed cost. We combine marketplace demand data, competitor intelligence and supplier networks in China, the UK and the EU so you launch products with proven demand, healthy margins and reliable supply.

What we offer

Research, sourcing and supply you can scale

From the first niche shortlist to the first container landing at your warehouse, our sourcing team handles the research, negotiation and quality checks.

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  • Product Research

    Find products with proven demand, manageable competition and healthy margins before you invest in stock.

  • Niche & Market Research

    Size a niche or category, understand who wins in it and where the gaps are before you enter.

  • Competitor Analysis

    Benchmark your competitors’ pricing, listings, ads, reviews and traffic to find where you can win.

  • Supplier Sourcing

    Find vetted manufacturers and wholesalers in China, the UK and the EU, with quotes compared side by side.

  • Alibaba & AliExpress Sourcing

    Source safely from Alibaba, AliExpress and 1688 with verified suppliers, negotiated prices and protected payments.

  • Supplier Management

    Keep suppliers on time, on spec and on price with ongoing communication, negotiation and performance tracking.

  • Sample & Quality Control

    Check samples and production runs before they ship, so defects never reach your customers.

  • Private Label

    Turn a product idea into your own branded product — specification, branding, packaging and first production run.

  • Wholesale Sourcing

    Open accounts with authorised UK and EU brand distributors and wholesalers to resell established brands.

  • Retail Arbitrage

    Identify profitable in-store deals to resell online, with fees, restrictions and risks checked first.

  • Online Arbitrage

    Daily lists of profitable products sourced from online retailers, fully checked for margin and restrictions.

  • Dropshipping Setup

    Launch a compliant dropshipping operation with reliable UK/EU-friendly suppliers, apps and automated order flow.

  • Landed Cost Modelling

    Model the true landed cost of every product — unit price, freight, duty, VAT, fees and ads — before you order.

  • Trend Forecasting

    Spot rising trends and plan seasonal ranges early using search, social and marketplace data.

How we deliver research & sourcing

A clear, repeatable process with agreed deliverables at every stage.

01. Brief

Budget, target channels, margin goals and risk appetite agreed in a kick-off call.

02. Research

Demand, competition, fees and landed-cost modelling for every shortlisted product.

03. Source

Supplier outreach, quotes, samples and negotiation on price, MOQ and terms.

04. Verify

Quality control, compliance checks and a go / no-go report before you order.

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Research & Sourcing pricing at a glance

Every service has Starter, Growth and Enterprise plans in GBP (excl. VAT).

ServiceStarterGrowthEnterpriseLink
Product Research £149one-off£395one-off£895one-off
Niche & Market Research £195one-off£445one-off£945one-off
Competitor Analysis £175one-off£425one-off£895one-off
Supplier Sourcing £249one-off£595one-off£1,295one-off
Alibaba & AliExpress Sourcing £199one-off£495one-off£1,095one-off
Supplier Management £199per month£449per month£895per month
Sample & Quality Control £149one-off£299one-off£595one-off
Private Label £795one-off£1,795one-off£3,495one-off
Wholesale Sourcing £295one-off£695one-off£1,395one-off
Retail Arbitrage £99per month£249per month£495per month
Online Arbitrage £99per month£249per month£495per month
Dropshipping Setup £349one-off£795one-off£1,595one-off
Landed Cost Modelling £99one-off£249one-off£595one-off
Trend Forecasting £149per month£349per month£695per month

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