The Boutique Hub at MAGIC New York
January 29, 2026
The Hub Team is heading to MAGIC New York again and we couldn’t be more excited! With over 320+ brands, you are sure to find more MAGIC in a (New York) minute!Â
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Is Your Boutique Quiet, or Is Your Space Pushing Customers Away?
January 26, 2026
January is slow. You already know that. But here’s the uncomfortable question most boutique owners avoid asking: Is it the season or is it your store?
The start of a new year is the perfect time to take a hard look at your space. Not when you’re knee-deep in shipments, slammed on weekends, and wishing you had time to fix things, but now. During the quiet. During the downtime. During the moment when changes are actually possible.
Five Minute Friday: The 13 Strategies Boutique Owners Need for 2026
January 23, 2026
As we wrap up Season 7 of the Boutique Chat Podcast, I wanted to pause—right where you’re listening—and take an honest look at where the retail industry stands today and where it’s headed next. Based on 1,000’s of conversations with boutique owners over the past year, this episode breaks down 13 key focus areas that are truly working right now and will matter most in 2026. These aren’t trends for
The Boutique Hub at MAGIC Las Vegas
January 21, 2026
The Boutique Hub Team can’t wait to head back to Vegas for the MAGIC Las Vegas – there is more MAGIC than ever to explore this season – we can’t wait to discover it all with you!
#747: Blending Home, Gift, Apparel, and Events into One Profitable Business
January 20, 2026
What if the fastest way to grow your boutique… isn’t more products, but a better experience? In this episode, Ashley sits down with Hannah Carlson of Mulberry Market Co. Hannah shares her story of how she went from selling jam at a veggie stand on her parents’ farm to building a booming, curated retail brand—then she moved across the country and essentially started over. We get into the real play-by-play:
The Boutique Hub at Vegas Fashion Week
January 20, 2026
The Boutique Hub at Vegas Fashion Week
We are so excited to announce that The Boutique Hub will be at Vegas Fashion Week! With so many sourcing opportunities, Vegas Fashion Week is a ‘must-attend’ event!
Retail Marketing Strategy That Converts Browsers to Buyers
January 19, 2026
Retail marketing doesn’t fail because boutique owners aren’t trying hard enough. It fails because most boutique owners were never taught how retail marketing is supposed to work — how inventory, messaging, timing, and offers all connect to sales. If you’re posting consistently but still wondering why traffic feels unpredictable or sales feel inconsistent, you’re not alone. Retail marketing has changed, and “just showing up” is no longer enough. This guide
Five Minute Friday: You Can’t Build a Business While Running on Empty
January 16, 2026
Burnout is one of the most common struggles for boutique owners, retailers, and small business owners—and it’s rarely caused by laziness or lack of passion. More often, it comes from trying to do too much, growing too fast, and drifting away from the very reason you started your business in the first place. In this episode, Sara Burks breaks down why burnout happens, how over expansion drains your energy, and
The Boutique Hub at Atlanta Apparel Market
January 13, 2026
Make The Boutique Hub Showroom your first stop in Atlanta! Boutique Hub members save money with “Hub Member Only” market discounts. Check in at the showroom to get your Must See List, Buyers Badge and more
#746: How Knowing Your Customer Starts With Knowing Yourself
January 13, 2026
In this episode, Ashley sits down with Kristi Briceno (Mom Buns and Ruffles) for a conversation that’s equal parts deeply personal and highly tactical. Kristi shares her journey from nursing to photography to direct sales, the moment her company shut down with almost no notice. But the story doesn’t stop there. Kristi breaks down how she pivoted into owning her own boutique, how she finally got clear on who her
The Boutique Hub at MAGIC New York
January 29, 2026
The Hub Team is heading to MAGIC New York again and we couldn’t be more excited! With over 320+ brands, you are sure to find more MAGIC in a (New York) minute!Â
Is Your Boutique Quiet, or Is Your Space Pushing Customers Away?
January 26, 2026
January is slow. You already know that. But here’s the uncomfortable question most boutique owners avoid asking: Is it the season or is it your store?
The start of a new year is the perfect time to take a hard look at your space. Not when you’re knee-deep in shipments, slammed on weekends, and wishing you had time to fix things, but now. During the quiet. During the downtime. During the moment when changes are actually possible.
Five Minute Friday: The 13 Strategies Boutique Owners Need for 2026
January 23, 2026
As we wrap up Season 7 of the Boutique Chat Podcast, I wanted to pause—right where you’re listening—and take an honest look at where the retail industry stands today and where it’s headed next. Based on 1,000’s of conversations with boutique owners over the past year, this episode breaks down 13 key focus areas that are truly working right now and will matter most in 2026. These aren’t trends for
The Boutique Hub at MAGIC Las Vegas
January 21, 2026
The Boutique Hub Team can’t wait to head back to Vegas for the MAGIC Las Vegas – there is more MAGIC than ever to explore this season – we can’t wait to discover it all with you!
#747: Blending Home, Gift, Apparel, and Events into One Profitable Business
January 20, 2026
What if the fastest way to grow your boutique… isn’t more products, but a better experience? In this episode, Ashley sits down with Hannah Carlson of Mulberry Market Co. Hannah shares her story of how she went from selling jam at a veggie stand on her parents’ farm to building a booming, curated retail brand—then she moved across the country and essentially started over. We get into the real play-by-play:
The Boutique Hub at Vegas Fashion Week
January 20, 2026
The Boutique Hub at Vegas Fashion Week
We are so excited to announce that The Boutique Hub will be at Vegas Fashion Week! With so many sourcing opportunities, Vegas Fashion Week is a ‘must-attend’ event!
Retail Marketing Strategy That Converts Browsers to Buyers
January 19, 2026
Retail marketing doesn’t fail because boutique owners aren’t trying hard enough. It fails because most boutique owners were never taught how retail marketing is supposed to work — how inventory, messaging, timing, and offers all connect to sales. If you’re posting consistently but still wondering why traffic feels unpredictable or sales feel inconsistent, you’re not alone. Retail marketing has changed, and “just showing up” is no longer enough. This guide
Five Minute Friday: You Can’t Build a Business While Running on Empty
January 16, 2026
Burnout is one of the most common struggles for boutique owners, retailers, and small business owners—and it’s rarely caused by laziness or lack of passion. More often, it comes from trying to do too much, growing too fast, and drifting away from the very reason you started your business in the first place. In this episode, Sara Burks breaks down why burnout happens, how over expansion drains your energy, and
The Boutique Hub at Atlanta Apparel Market
January 13, 2026
Make The Boutique Hub Showroom your first stop in Atlanta! Boutique Hub members save money with “Hub Member Only” market discounts. Check in at the showroom to get your Must See List, Buyers Badge and more
#746: How Knowing Your Customer Starts With Knowing Yourself
January 13, 2026
In this episode, Ashley sits down with Kristi Briceno (Mom Buns and Ruffles) for a conversation that’s equal parts deeply personal and highly tactical. Kristi shares her journey from nursing to photography to direct sales, the moment her company shut down with almost no notice. But the story doesn’t stop there. Kristi breaks down how she pivoted into owning her own boutique, how she finally got clear on who her
