Victor of VK Wholesale has been great. My favorite wholesale company for all of my convenience…read morestore needs!

From the owner: Chicago's #1 wholesale distributor of general merchandise. Special offers available on convenience…read morestore items, dollar store items and gas station items. One stop shop, offering special deals on variety of products including household items, over the counter medicines, personal care, smoking accessories and automotive products. Importer of our own household products brand - Value Key

I'm not a barber nor a stylist. Just a consumer that wanted to get my first flat blade razor. Sure,…read moreI could have ordered it online and found loads of deals($). Or I could have searched Yelp for a noteworthy shaving goods store($$$). Instead, I found a shop where barbers and stylists go to buy their goods en masse. A trading shop per se, with products from all over the world and pricing from cheap to expensive. The shop is setup like those created for merchandisers, shop owners, and those buying in bulk. It's not pretty nor are products setup in a brilliant display. A shop keeper is on hand and not in view when one enters the store. There are racks upon racks with nondescript items piled. Tell the shopkeeper what you're looking for and off you go. So what'd I get? I was shown a number of flat blade razors. Some super cheap, some super pricey and others in-between. He mentioned having the old style and the newer. The older style is a safety razor which is a one-time use blade. Looks easy to use but also seems to be wasteful. I opted for a cheap plastic import which uses disposable blades. I paid about $11 dollars for two items and I have blades that will last me for the next couple years! (Blades used in this sort of shaver are ultra thin and create less waste than what's purchased for say a Gillette or Schick type razor). I'm using Youtube to teach me how to use the blade. The shopkeeper only knows so much..

If you run a barbershop or hair salon on the North Side like I do, this spot is the place to grab a…read morereal deal on your supplies. Nothing fancy about this place, but they've been my go to spot for clippers, razors, and shave cream. They've even fixed my broken clippers before which was MUCH cheaper than buying a new one.

Staff is friendly and polite, although the store is not overly welcoming to online resellers, as…read moreRN's primary customers are gas station owners. Should it make a difference who the customer is as long as they are paying? It seems it does make a difference to the staff... Was told by staff member that cell phones and pictures are not allowed. The unnecessary rules + the differentiation of customers make it difficult to recommend this specific wholesaler to all business types.

My family always uses RN international as their primary wholesaler. Our family owns a couple…read moredifferent businesses including gas stations and for the last two years we have maintained a great relationship with RN. Everyone there is highly knowledgeable, professional, and accommodating. They offer extremely competitive prices, probably the best in Chicago. Additionally, they carry everything your business could possibly need and have a lot of name brand inventory. Highly recommend RN as the primary wholesaler in Chicago!

Advance Distributors is on the SE corner of Pulaski Ave & Argyle across the parking lot from Aldi…read more My wife is a Filipina and anyone who knows Filipinos know about the Balikbayan Box that they like to send or bring home loaded up with American items that are coveted in the Philippines. Her brother Ed lives in Quezon City w/his daughter and 3 grandkids. 2 girls and 1 boy. My wife calls frequently to check up and see how he's doing (I mean even if there was a problem he wouldn't tell her). So anyway she was talking to him last night to see how he's doing and if there were any specific items that he needed. The 7 year old granddaughter was asked if she wanted anything. She doesn't want anything like a Barbie doll she wants an i phone X. Yeah right let's get her a $1000 i phone X. Maybe one for her sister too lol. We recently found out after years of driving by that it is open to the public. This coupled by our plans to go to the Philippines early next year we ventured into the building that houses Advance Distributors to see if there was anything we could find. Upon entering we found row after row of merchandise some of value and others not so much (kind of like a giant flea market). I met one the owners Vijay who told me they have been there since 1974. It was originally owned by his father and now he & his brother run Advance Distributers. He told me he would give me a discount, but much of the discount is volume driven and I didn't need to buy more of certain items. Unfortunately there wasn't much that we needed from the store & many of the items that were name brand items I have bought when on sale at other stores at lower prices.

"Hmmm. I only have twenty bucks, but I need incense, rainbow pencils that say 'Melissa,' a pair of…read moresocks, a three-pack of eyebrow razors, lint traps, and a set of flatware. What to do?" If that sounds like you, this is the place for you. That's doubly so if you want both absurd and designer fragrances at discounted prices. Once in a while, things cost the same as at a regular store (hello, seasonal candy), but generally these are Five Below prices. Some things are sold in bulk for even more savings--nag champa super hit is a steal here! I like to come here for packing and mailing supplies. Never spend $5 for a roll of packing tape again! Bubble mailers of all sizes are $1.50 for two! These are the exact same things you'd buy at the UPS store but without the steep markup. The staff is a whole lot friendlier, too. It's also good for coloring books--so cheap, and some kids just go right through them. Now, the downside. They sell out of things fairly often. The place is not beautiful. You get dollar store quality for many items with dollar store prices. There's often only one type of a given item, so if you don't like the color on hand, tough cookies. It's close to both the Lawrence and Pulaski buses, but not the train or bike racks, and parking a car can be a pain. Keep your expectations low and your mind open to have the best possible shopping experience here.

I have been to Suits 20/20 many times over the years…read more I went this week to get an outfit for a wedding and got great help as soon as I walked into the store. Todd was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful - got a sport coat, shirt, pants - Couldn't be more pleased!

The first thing you will notice about Elaine Kim is her impeccable professional appearance - she…read moretruly represents the quality of Suits 20 20. I came in with a general idea of what I needed, but once Elaine learned what I was looking for and which event I was attending, she got right to work. She listened, asked the right questions, and then found the perfect outfit for the occasion. She has a great eye for fit, style, and detail, and makes the whole process easy and enjoyable. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients looking their best. If you need a suit for any event, go to Suits 20 20 and ask for Elaine Kim. You won't be disappointed.

I really enjoy this local establishment for plant needs! They have porch items (and even live…read moreanimals like turtles, fish, and birds) here, but I was mainly here for the plant nursery. It definitely feels extensive and organized with sections for soil, different climates/plant needs, and grade of plant. The indoor plants I've bought here are mostly doing great if a little neglected from my own care. We ended up planting some of the outdoor plants too early, but the quality was great overall. Given the late last frost date here, I would just wait to buy outdoor plants in the spring. The parking lot is extensive, and they have several community events as well as opportunities to host birthday parties for any age. Staff were really helpful and efficient at the register.

Wow, this place was wild. I have been by this place dozens of times but never stopped in. The…read moreshopping center it's in is really kind of run down and empty, so I wouldn't have known what to expect. But I needed some fertilizer and soil so I stopped in. They have tons of plants and lots of plant supplies. I think we only looked at like half of the store, to be honest. It's a huge place, and I think that's one of the reasons I didn't love it. I like small neighborhood plant shops, and this was just super large. They have a lot going on here... in addition to the plants/supplies, there's a large bird cage in the store. I guess you can go into the cage? I had zero interest in that, but if you want to it's $15. I was sad that we didn't happen upon the turtle, though, because I know my daughter would have been thrilled if we'd bumped into him. They have a go fund me or kickstarter or something because I guess their lease is not renewed (wonder what that means for this strip mall from a bygone era), so I'm not sure what the future of the Jungle of Niles is. They are hoping to move--that's the reason for the fundraiser--but if you've harbored a desire to visit, I would stop by just in case.

Jerry's Fruit & Garden has quickly become one of my favorite places to shop. They have an…read moreincredible selection of fresh produce, including fruits and vegetables you probably won't find at a typical grocery store. Everything I've bought has been fresh, and the prices are honestly some of the best I've seen in a long time. Some of the deals I found were amazing: strawberries for just $0.98 a pack, a large pack of raspberries for $3.98, chicken breasts for $1.98 per pound, and ribeye steaks for $9.99 per pound. With grocery prices being so high these days, stores like this are such a huge help. The only downside is that weekends are extremely busy, so I'd recommend going first thing in the morning if you can. Even with the crowds, it's absolutely worth the trip. Great quality, unbeatable prices, and a fantastic place to stretch your grocery budget!

We carefully picked a "good" time to drop in here for the first time in well over a decade, mainly…read moreto see what the fuss was about with Jerry's. The wife says we came here once before many years ago but I don't remember it.  They've been at it here for 53 years since 1972. Normally, we avoid it due to the madhouse scene that is usually here (like when traffic can't even enter the parking lot from busy Milwaukee Ave because the parking lot is overflowing lol).  Well, it was -3F on a frigid Friday night and we were across Milwaukee Ave at the Jewel, and it was eerily quiet in Jewel, and we thought it was as good a time as any to also visit Jerry's lol. Well, it was relatively calm, and we found a close by parking spot, but there were still plenty of shoppers in Jerry's.  Their inventory is huge and truly impressive as are their prices.  No wonder this place is so super popular.  We picked up some cherries for $2.49 per lb and strawberries at a promo price of $0.79 per 1 lb container.  I would say 4.5 stars for our visit tonight, but really on their normal super-crowded shopping basis, I would still say 3 stars overall.  I don't personally think the hassle factor of shopping here for fruits and vegetables is worth it for the savings and the variety of offerings, thus the 2 star deduct.  But you have to decide for yourself, and apparently for many others, Jerry's is well worth the trip, and kudos to Jerry's for that and continued good luck and success to them.

Landmark Jewelry is my favorite place ever! Barry, the owner, is honest, creative, and patient. I…read morewould trust him with my life! My most beautiful pieces were purchased from Landmark.

Barry continues to come though! We got a beautiful 2ct diamond solitaire pendant necklace for a…read morereasonable price and, as always, excellent service and quality. We will go nowhere else

Great prices across Korean and Japanese goods. My kids love buying makeup, anything Sanrio related,…read moreand snacks from here! Clean and service is great.

Cute little shop to shop for Asian themed gifts. Before Daiso was here, I used to frequent here…read moreoften for little trinkets here and there and some unique treats. They have everything from house hold goods, plushies, stationary, pet stuff, snacks and more. It's like a Japanese dollar store but some things are a touch more than a dollar.