Notes from the trade desk.

Short, practical guides on buying, prepping and storing beauty stock — written for people who own the shelf, physical or online.

A lot code is the one piece of information that can save a listing. Here is how to read it — and what to record when a case arrives.

Buying by the case lowers your unit cost. Buying the wrong case pack ties up cash for months. How to order in packs that match your sell-through.

Heat and light damage beauty stock long before the date runs out. A short checklist for the shelf, the garage and the prep room.

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UPC, case pack, tier price and live stock status — within one business day.