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Live Video Selling is the New Retail Reality

Selling products through streaming video is the new reality for e-commerce brands. Given its success over the last few years, we know for certain that live selling is more than just a trend. Consumers demand interactive, immersive virtual experiences, especially as the world has shifted to a more digital way of being. Retailers that comply have seen staggering levels of success using video as their new and engaging way to

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Easter Wholesale

Easter Wholesale for Boutiques

The only time of year when it’s totally okay to put all your eggs in one basket! Easter will be here before you know it, are you prepared? If you have yet to get your Easter wholesale apparel and gifts ordered, we have the perfect pieces for you to choose from.

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tradeshow booth inspiration

Tradeshow Booth Inspiration: Summit Edition

Are you wanting to set up a booth at a tradeshow? Having a great booth set up is the number one step in getting foot traffic! If your booth isn’t inviting or intriguing, customers aren’t going to be interested. Here are some of our tips for getting customers in your booth and some tradeshow booth inspiration – Summit edition!

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Swag Items That Make An Impression

Swag Items That Make An Impression

You want to offer some swag at our next Hub event, now what? Swag items are sponsored items that are given out to Hub members that ultimately promote your brand. In order to stand out from the crowd, you need to think of swag items that can make an impression.

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6 Tips for Buying Wholesale Inventory for Boutique Owners

6 Tips for Buying Wholesale Inventory for Boutique Owners

Buying wholesale inventory is one of the most important jobs of a boutique owner, and it can also be one of the most fun! However, not having a game plan can result in overstock inventory and uninterested customers. Reduce the risk of having leftover inventory with our 6 tips for buying wholesale inventory. 

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Boutique Summit 2022

Boutique Summit 2022

The Boutique Summit is the premier event for the global boutique industry. We’re going back to our roots in 2022 for our 5th annual event in Dallas, TX. Since 2017, we’ve hosted over 2100 boutique owners, wholesalers, and industry professionals at our Summits and we can’t wait to go back to Dallas, where it all began. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been with us at every event, we can’t wait to see you in person in March.

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Western Wholesale Trends for Boutiques

Western Wholesale Trends for Boutiques

Now trending: Western styles! No longer just for the ranch, western style is hot right now and shoppers are loving it! Boutique owners, you’ll want to get your hands on some western wholesale ASAP!

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Maximize Your Email Marketing

How To Maximize Your Email Marketing

Did you know that 64% of small businesses use email marketing and it is the most reliable method to boost marketing, more than social media! It’s easy to think of email marketing as an’ old traditional marketing strategy’, but it has proven to be still very relevant and effective, with 4.03 billion people using email around the world in 2021.

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Live selling

Live Video Selling is the New Retail Reality

Selling products through streaming video is the new reality for e-commerce brands. Given its success over the last few years, we know for certain that live selling is more than just a trend. Consumers demand interactive, immersive virtual experiences, especially as the world has shifted to a more digital way of being. Retailers that comply have seen staggering levels of success using video as their new and engaging way to

Read More
Easter Wholesale

Easter Wholesale for Boutiques

The only time of year when it’s totally okay to put all your eggs in one basket! Easter will be here before you know it, are you prepared? If you have yet to get your Easter wholesale apparel and gifts ordered, we have the perfect pieces for you to choose from.

Read More
tradeshow booth inspiration

Tradeshow Booth Inspiration: Summit Edition

Are you wanting to set up a booth at a tradeshow? Having a great booth set up is the number one step in getting foot traffic! If your booth isn’t inviting or intriguing, customers aren’t going to be interested. Here are some of our tips for getting customers in your booth and some tradeshow booth inspiration – Summit edition!

Read More
Swag Items That Make An Impression

Swag Items That Make An Impression

You want to offer some swag at our next Hub event, now what? Swag items are sponsored items that are given out to Hub members that ultimately promote your brand. In order to stand out from the crowd, you need to think of swag items that can make an impression.

Read More
6 Tips for Buying Wholesale Inventory for Boutique Owners

6 Tips for Buying Wholesale Inventory for Boutique Owners

Buying wholesale inventory is one of the most important jobs of a boutique owner, and it can also be one of the most fun! However, not having a game plan can result in overstock inventory and uninterested customers. Reduce the risk of having leftover inventory with our 6 tips for buying wholesale inventory. 

Read More
Boutique Summit 2022

Boutique Summit 2022

The Boutique Summit is the premier event for the global boutique industry. We’re going back to our roots in 2022 for our 5th annual event in Dallas, TX. Since 2017, we’ve hosted over 2100 boutique owners, wholesalers, and industry professionals at our Summits and we can’t wait to go back to Dallas, where it all began. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been with us at every event, we can’t wait to see you in person in March.

Read More
Western Wholesale Trends for Boutiques

Western Wholesale Trends for Boutiques

Now trending: Western styles! No longer just for the ranch, western style is hot right now and shoppers are loving it! Boutique owners, you’ll want to get your hands on some western wholesale ASAP!

Read More
Maximize Your Email Marketing

How To Maximize Your Email Marketing

Did you know that 64% of small businesses use email marketing and it is the most reliable method to boost marketing, more than social media! It’s easy to think of email marketing as an’ old traditional marketing strategy’, but it has proven to be still very relevant and effective, with 4.03 billion people using email around the world in 2021.

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