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StateLine_Boutique | The Boutique Hub

Hub Membership Savings

If you’re a member of The Boutique Hub, you know providing an empowering community atmosphere is what The Hub is known for. Along with getting a boutique bestie, or five, hours of training and unbeatable educational offers, did you know The Hub also offers a multitude of financial perks for its members? Free shipping on certain brands, discounts on attorney fees, comment-selling platforms, open to buy services, website and e-commerce

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Valentine’s Day Outfit Guide

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so we pulled some adorable day to night outfits you’ll love! From comfy pink-toned sweaters to luxurious velvet dresses, you won’t mind wearing these even after the love-filled holiday passes! For the comfy and casual picks, we found some cute graphic tees with a message. And for sweaters, we couldn’t help going heart eyes over the twisted back detailed top and the two-toned

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6 Reasons Businesses Fail

Hindsight is 20/20! From the outside looking in, we can see many reasons why businesses fail.    Forbes says 8 out of 10 businesses fail, yet every day a 1000’s of new businesses are started.    Here is a quick list of 6 reasons why businesses fail. Learning from these failures is step one to a successful long-lasting, business 1.Leadership Failure Let’s be real… there are parts of life that

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Southern Fried Chics | The Boutique Hub

All that Glitters: Southern Fried Chics

Are you a boutique owner who is constantly searching for the next big style, bonus points if it’s shiny, glittery, and all things glitz? We introduce you to Southern Fried Chics, a longtime boutique who is now fully engulfed in the design business. We’re showing off their top three favorites, and they’ve quickly made it to our favorites list, as well! Royal Sequin Duster$39.99 (wholesale) To Have & To Hold

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CommentSold | The Boutique Hub

How Comment Selling Helps Boutiques

We’ve got a great guest-post on the blog today, from our friends at CommentSold! Every day we receive questions regarding comment-based selling, and how boutiques can benefit from implementing such software into their businesses. With modern customers making purchasing decisions over multiple touchpoints—online, offline, via mobile and on social channels, young retailers and boutique behemoths are incorporating more and more sales channels to reach their customers at all touchpoints. CommentSold

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Fashion with a Message

We all have a voice. Something we want to say, sometimes in a whisper other times in a shout, but we all have something to share right? I mean, who can forget the most infamous jacket of 2018 styled on Mrs. First Lady herself Melania Trump. It stated “I don’t really care. Do you?” and was worn during a visit to the detainment camps in Texas over the shelters. it

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6 On Trend Turtlenecks

We are talking all about the classic turtleneck on the blog today. This closet staple doesn’t have to be all about the function. Going into 2019, all the past trends are being brought back in some amazing ways! We found 6 perfect turtlenecks that won’t be going out of style anytime soon. We chose some classic turtle neck styles in neutral tones because they’re the best for layering and you

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Shoes Every Stylista Should Own in 2019

We’re obsessing over the new footwear fashions that are going to be hot in 2019! So we covered all the bases, whether it’s the newest funky pair of flats or 90’s throwback platforms. One of the major shoe trends continuing into the new year is mules. So we found some with a flair any animal print lover will adore. Next up we have a pair a wedges that you won’t

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An Industry Favorite: Texas True Threads

Any owner knows that graphic tees are a staple piece in almost all closets across America, and have been for some time. Your customers love the versatility of a graphic tee, knowing they can be dressed up or down, and the variety of options caters to a wearer’s individual style. One of our favorite graphic tee brands is none other than Texas True Threads. They’ve been a Hub member for

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Ariat | The Boutique Hub

A Leader in Retail: Ariat

Heart, innovation, and perseverance. Qualities that any successful company must have in order to keep their business alive and well. Those three characteristics are what global brand Ariat was founded on, and are what keeps this enterprise to be one of the industry’s strongest, most well-known businesses. While few people have not heard of Ariat, most are unaware of the fascinating story and history behind this iconic company. In 1990,

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StateLine_Boutique | The Boutique Hub

Hub Membership Savings

If you’re a member of The Boutique Hub, you know providing an empowering community atmosphere is what The Hub is known for. Along with getting a boutique bestie, or five, hours of training and unbeatable educational offers, did you know The Hub also offers a multitude of financial perks for its members? Free shipping on certain brands, discounts on attorney fees, comment-selling platforms, open to buy services, website and e-commerce

Read More

Valentine’s Day Outfit Guide

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so we pulled some adorable day to night outfits you’ll love! From comfy pink-toned sweaters to luxurious velvet dresses, you won’t mind wearing these even after the love-filled holiday passes! For the comfy and casual picks, we found some cute graphic tees with a message. And for sweaters, we couldn’t help going heart eyes over the twisted back detailed top and the two-toned

Read More

6 Reasons Businesses Fail

Hindsight is 20/20! From the outside looking in, we can see many reasons why businesses fail.    Forbes says 8 out of 10 businesses fail, yet every day a 1000’s of new businesses are started.    Here is a quick list of 6 reasons why businesses fail. Learning from these failures is step one to a successful long-lasting, business 1.Leadership Failure Let’s be real… there are parts of life that

Read More
Southern Fried Chics | The Boutique Hub

All that Glitters: Southern Fried Chics

Are you a boutique owner who is constantly searching for the next big style, bonus points if it’s shiny, glittery, and all things glitz? We introduce you to Southern Fried Chics, a longtime boutique who is now fully engulfed in the design business. We’re showing off their top three favorites, and they’ve quickly made it to our favorites list, as well! Royal Sequin Duster$39.99 (wholesale) To Have & To Hold

Read More
CommentSold | The Boutique Hub

How Comment Selling Helps Boutiques

We’ve got a great guest-post on the blog today, from our friends at CommentSold! Every day we receive questions regarding comment-based selling, and how boutiques can benefit from implementing such software into their businesses. With modern customers making purchasing decisions over multiple touchpoints—online, offline, via mobile and on social channels, young retailers and boutique behemoths are incorporating more and more sales channels to reach their customers at all touchpoints. CommentSold

Read More

Fashion with a Message

We all have a voice. Something we want to say, sometimes in a whisper other times in a shout, but we all have something to share right? I mean, who can forget the most infamous jacket of 2018 styled on Mrs. First Lady herself Melania Trump. It stated “I don’t really care. Do you?” and was worn during a visit to the detainment camps in Texas over the shelters. it

Read More

6 On Trend Turtlenecks

We are talking all about the classic turtleneck on the blog today. This closet staple doesn’t have to be all about the function. Going into 2019, all the past trends are being brought back in some amazing ways! We found 6 perfect turtlenecks that won’t be going out of style anytime soon. We chose some classic turtle neck styles in neutral tones because they’re the best for layering and you

Read More

Shoes Every Stylista Should Own in 2019

We’re obsessing over the new footwear fashions that are going to be hot in 2019! So we covered all the bases, whether it’s the newest funky pair of flats or 90’s throwback platforms. One of the major shoe trends continuing into the new year is mules. So we found some with a flair any animal print lover will adore. Next up we have a pair a wedges that you won’t

Read More

An Industry Favorite: Texas True Threads

Any owner knows that graphic tees are a staple piece in almost all closets across America, and have been for some time. Your customers love the versatility of a graphic tee, knowing they can be dressed up or down, and the variety of options caters to a wearer’s individual style. One of our favorite graphic tee brands is none other than Texas True Threads. They’ve been a Hub member for

Read More
Ariat | The Boutique Hub

A Leader in Retail: Ariat

Heart, innovation, and perseverance. Qualities that any successful company must have in order to keep their business alive and well. Those three characteristics are what global brand Ariat was founded on, and are what keeps this enterprise to be one of the industry’s strongest, most well-known businesses. While few people have not heard of Ariat, most are unaware of the fascinating story and history behind this iconic company. In 1990,

Read More
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