Simon Slade, CEO of SaleHoo Group Limited

Simon Slade

CEO of SaleHoo Group Limited

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Simon Slade is CEO and co-founder of SaleHoo, which he started in Christchurch, New Zealand, after years selling on Trade Me and fielding constant questions about where he sourced his stock. SaleHoo gives eCommerce entrepreneurs access to 8,000+ dropship and wholesale suppliers, 2.5 million branded products, an industry-leading market-research tool and 24-hour support. He regularly contributes commentary to Forbes, Fortune and NZ Business.

Latest from Simon Slade

How to Sell Sunglasses Online in 2026: Models, Suppliers, Costs, and a Real Launch Plan

Key takeaways The global sunglasses market was worth about $43 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach roughly $111 billion by 2033, growing around 10% a year (Grand View...

By Simon Slade • June 06, 2026

15 min. read

10 Best US Dropshipping Suppliers in 2026 (Verified by SaleHoo: Compared and Ranked)

Key takeaways: The best US dropshipping suppliers ship fast within the US, offer blind shipping or your own branding, and have a real track record you can check. Our top verified...

By Simon Slade • June 05, 2026

16 min. read

The Best eBay Alternatives in 2026: Where Smart Sellers Are Going Next

Quick answer If you sell a bit of everything, Amazon has the reach. Selling locally? Facebook Marketplace is free and fast. Handmade or vintage goes to Etsy, fashion to Poshmark or...

By Simon Slade • June 01, 2026

15 min. read

15 Best Items to Flip for Profit in 2026 (And What the Data Actually Says)

Key Takeaways The U.S. secondhand apparel market is on track to hit $78.8 billion by 2030, growing at a 7.3% annual rate. 80% of consumers now cite affordability as their top...

By Simon Slade • June 01, 2026

13 min. read

16 Best Dropshipping Suppliers in 2026: Re-Ranked for the New Tariff Reality

Key takeaways: If you want a verified directory with 20 years of vetting behind it, SaleHoo is the top pick. If you sell on Shopify and ship to US or EU customers who expect fast...

By Simon Slade • May 27, 2026

26 min. read

eCommerce Statistics 2026: Market Size, Buyer Trends, and Seller Benchmarks

All figures verified against the source listed alongside each stat. Where credible sources disagree, we show both numbers and explain why. See the methodology section for our source...

By Simon Slade • May 22, 2026

21 min. read

Earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand

Hi Guys. Just a very quick blog post to let you know that there was a massive earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand (where SaleHoo's head office is) and the city centre is in a...

By Simon Slade • September 05, 2010

1 min. read