From Concept to Container: How Habitudes Streamlines Direct Import Pottery for Retail Success

Simplifying the Complex World of Global Sourcing

Sourcing product internationally can feel overwhelming. Between freight costs, lead times, minimums, and product quality, many independent garden centers hesitate to dive into direct import—even when the payoff is clear. That’s why at Habitudes, we’ve built a system that takes the complexity out of global supply and replaces it with clarity, customization, and confidence.

For over two decades, we’ve managed container loads for major U.S. retailers. Now, we bring that same logistics expertise to independent garden centers, helping you bring premium pottery, furniture, and decor from our trusted Vietnam manufacturing partners straight to your store.

The Direct Import Advantage

Buying direct is about more than just cutting out the middleman. It’s about:

• Better margins from factory-direct pricing

• Greater creative freedom in product development

• Access to premium materials like slipcast stoneware, corten steel, cement, and angelique wood

• Owning your inventory story with exclusive products that reflect your brand

We guide you every step of the way—from mood boards and sketches to final shipping labels.

How Our Process Works

At Habitudes, we offer a turnkey approach to product sourcing:

1. Discovery & Design: We learn your retail identity and customer base, then co-develop custom pottery, tabletops, or polyfiber collections that match.

2. Sampling & Feedback: You receive prototype images or samples to refine the finishes, sizes, or colors.

3. Production Oversight: We manage all communication and quality control with our artisan manufacturers.

4. Shipping & Logistics: We handle container planning, consolidation, and delivery so your goods arrive on time and on budget.

You don’t need to be an import expert. We bring the global factory floor to you.

Materials That Matter

We work with a curated range of materials chosen for beauty, durability, and storytelling:

• Glazed pottery in custom finishes for seasonal displays

• Corten steel for sculptural planters and focal points

• Cement for classic containers with modern texture

• Slipcast ceramics that mix utility with refinement

• Angelique wood furniture for outdoor lifestyle zones

• Lightweight polyfiber for flexibility in merchandising

Every material is vetted to support design intent and inventory performance.

Retail Success Starts with the Right Partner

Your time is better spent building your brand, connecting with customers, and growing your local presence—not juggling freight quotes and chasing down production updates. With Habitudes, you get:

• Proven product development leadership

• Factory-direct pricing and quality control

• Hands-on support from design through delivery

We don’t just help you buy pottery—we help you build a business.

Let’s create your next bestselling collection. Contact us to begin.