Great brands start with evidence, not guesswork.
We research demand, competition and margins before you spend on stock, then find, vet and manage the suppliers who will make it — in China, Europe, the US, Türkiye and Vietnam.
From the first niche idea to samples, quality checks and landed-cost models, you get one team that connects product, supplier and channel decisions.
- 22Services in this practice
- 175Marketplaces and platforms covered
- 36Languages delivered
Our Research & Sourcing Offerings
- Product Research
- Niche Research
- Market Research
- Competitor Research
- Sourcing from China
- Sourcing from Europe
- Sourcing from the USA
- Sourcing from Türkiye
- Sourcing from Vietnam
- Alibaba Sourcing
- AliExpress Sourcing
- 1688 Sourcing
- Supplier Management
- Sampling & Quality Control
- Factory Audits
- Private Label Development
- Wholesale Sourcing
- Retail Arbitrage
- Online Arbitrage
- Dropshipping Set-up
- Trend Forecasting
- Landed-Cost Modelling
Our Core Focus Areas
Product & market research
Demand, seasonality, price bands and review analysis across the marketplaces you plan to sell on, so every product starts with a clear case.
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Shortlists of verified manufacturers and wholesalers, negotiation support and clear comparisons of price, quality and lead time.
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Sampling, pre-shipment inspections and factory audits, with the certificates and labelling your target markets require.
Get in touchNew business models
Private label, wholesale, retail and online arbitrage or dropshipping — set up with realistic numbers and the right tools.
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Our Capabilities
- Niche scoring
- Competitor teardown
- Supplier vetting
- Price negotiation
- Sampling
- Pre-shipment inspection
- Factory audits
- Landed-cost models
- Trend forecasting
How We Work With You
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Brief
Your goals, budget, target marketplaces and must-have criteria.
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Research
Data from marketplace tools, search trends and competitor reviews.
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Shortlist
Products and suppliers scored side by side with margins.
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Validate
Samples, inspections and a final go / no-go decision.
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Hand-over
Purchase order support and a launch plan for listings.
What every engagement includes
- Scope and success criteria for Research & Sourcing
- Data sources and research method
- Scored shortlist with margins
- Supplier or product comparison sheet
- Risks, compliance and next steps
- Recorded walkthrough of the findings
Where we deliver Research & Sourcing
- Amazon UK
- eBay UK
- TikTok Shop UK
- Amazon Germany
- Zalando
- bol
- Allegro
- Etsy
- Temu
- Amazon US
- Walmart Marketplace
- eBay US
Frequently asked questions
How long does Research & Sourcing take?
Most research projects take one to three weeks. Sourcing work depends on sampling and factory lead times, and we give you a dated plan before we start.
Which countries do you source from?
Mainly China, Vietnam, Türkiye, Europe and the US, using marketplaces such as Alibaba and 1688 as well as direct factory contacts.
Can Research & Sourcing be tailored to every marketplace and platform?
Yes. We use every marketplace and platform fees, categories and buyer behaviour in the research, so the numbers reflect where you will actually sell.
Do you guarantee a winning product?
No agency can guarantee sales. We reduce the risk with evidence, margins and validated suppliers, and we tell you when a product is not worth pursuing.
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