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Western Runway: 2018 Cover Girl Announcement

Western Runway is finally here! Well, part of it is! We’re releasing the highly-anticipated cover for our 2018 issue! When it came to choosing a cover person for this year’s issue, there we a lot of great ladies who came to mind. But none stuck like that of Shada Brazile. She’s an incredible wife, mother, athlete, and someone who can do anything she sets her mind to. She’s the kind

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Last Minute Thanksgiving Outfits

Oh sh*t, Thanksgiving is right around the corner and you still don’t have anything to wear! Don’t worry, we’ve put together a quick little guide with outfit ideas for any kind of style. Yes this holiday is all about time spent with family and giving thanks but who said you couldn’t look amazing at the same time? Whether you’re the Kim of your family or much more casual, you can

Read More

It’s the Little Things, like Stationary  

Girls—We are so excited about the cute stationery designs we have to share with you today!  Whether you are looking for stationery to carry in your store, or some to purchase for yourself, we have some amazing styles & brands to share with you!   With email, text messages, facebook messenger & google calendar-it’s easy to forget about the art of the handwritten note or a cute weekly planner–surprise your

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Loss Leaders: Selling the Right Product at the Right Price and Time

Guest Blog It’s not a secret that we’re all here to make money. There may be plenty of other things we’re here for like passion for our products, customers, vendors, and communities, but at the end of the day, we are here to make a living. To do that, we know that we need to sell the right product at the right price at the right time. We talk about

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Holiday Gift Guide: For The Budget Savvy College Student

We are back this week with another perfect gift guide and we found some foolproof gifts for the college students in your life! Being in college means pampering yourself won’t happen too often, so why not give them gifts they wouldn’t usually splurge on. From hats for the fashionista to the cozy pullover they’ll want to live in- we got it all! Here are the fabulous gifts we pulled for

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Episode #40: Protecting Original Work with Trademarks, Copyrights & Licencing Agreements, Plus Working with High-Level Influencers, with Mike Satterfield of RBR Wholesale and The Gentleman Racer

Get ready to take notes. Copyrights, trademarks, and licensing agreements. Four words that might send chills down your spine. But today we’re breaking them down with Mike Satterfield to cover what each brand and boutique should know to protect your business plus the original work of designers.   Plus as a little bonus for the conversation, outside of retail and wholesale, Mike is also a well-known influencer in the automotive

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The Whole Herd | The Boutique Hub

NFR 2018: What to Wear

You’ve booked your flight, snagged your rooms, bought your rodeo tickets…you think you’ve got everything you need for your trip to Sin City. Think again, girlfriend! You’ve got to buy a few new fancy things to take with you because no NFR trip is complete without a good wardrobe to go along with it! Good news, the ladies behind The Boutique Hub and Western Runway are gonna help you out with

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Driving In-Store Traffic

Guest Blog Despite the incredible growth of eCommerce over the last few years, Brick and Mortar still remain the life-blood of retail. It’s no surprise that eCommerce powerhouses like Amazon, Warby Parker, Mizzen and Main, and Chubbies are opening brick and mortar locations. It creates a new opportunity for people to engage your brand and for you to get to know your customer on a completely different level. One of

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Episode #39: 5 Critical Tips for Holiday Sales, with Ashley Alderson, The Boutique Hub

Do you know where Black Friday got its name? Well traditionally, retailers were in the red financially all year, but when the holiday shopping season hit they moved into the black. Hopefully, that’s not the case for you but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take advantage of this powerful season. This week we are diving into 5 critical tips to help you maximize the busiest season in retail and push

Read More

Holiday Gift Guide: Under $25

Need to find the perfect gifts for those important people in your life but don’t have a big budget to do it with? Well no worries, we got you covered! Holiday shopping can sometimes feel impossible, the holidays always seem to creep up on us quicker than expected. And we all know that feeling when you realize your gift exchange is a day away and you have nothing. It turns into

Read More
Western Runway | Shada Brazile

Western Runway: 2018 Cover Girl Announcement

Western Runway is finally here! Well, part of it is! We’re releasing the highly-anticipated cover for our 2018 issue! When it came to choosing a cover person for this year’s issue, there we a lot of great ladies who came to mind. But none stuck like that of Shada Brazile. She’s an incredible wife, mother, athlete, and someone who can do anything she sets her mind to. She’s the kind

Read More

Last Minute Thanksgiving Outfits

Oh sh*t, Thanksgiving is right around the corner and you still don’t have anything to wear! Don’t worry, we’ve put together a quick little guide with outfit ideas for any kind of style. Yes this holiday is all about time spent with family and giving thanks but who said you couldn’t look amazing at the same time? Whether you’re the Kim of your family or much more casual, you can

Read More

It’s the Little Things, like Stationary  

Girls—We are so excited about the cute stationery designs we have to share with you today!  Whether you are looking for stationery to carry in your store, or some to purchase for yourself, we have some amazing styles & brands to share with you!   With email, text messages, facebook messenger & google calendar-it’s easy to forget about the art of the handwritten note or a cute weekly planner–surprise your

Read More

Loss Leaders: Selling the Right Product at the Right Price and Time

Guest Blog It’s not a secret that we’re all here to make money. There may be plenty of other things we’re here for like passion for our products, customers, vendors, and communities, but at the end of the day, we are here to make a living. To do that, we know that we need to sell the right product at the right price at the right time. We talk about

Read More

Holiday Gift Guide: For The Budget Savvy College Student

We are back this week with another perfect gift guide and we found some foolproof gifts for the college students in your life! Being in college means pampering yourself won’t happen too often, so why not give them gifts they wouldn’t usually splurge on. From hats for the fashionista to the cozy pullover they’ll want to live in- we got it all! Here are the fabulous gifts we pulled for

Read More

Episode #40: Protecting Original Work with Trademarks, Copyrights & Licencing Agreements, Plus Working with High-Level Influencers, with Mike Satterfield of RBR Wholesale and The Gentleman Racer

Get ready to take notes. Copyrights, trademarks, and licensing agreements. Four words that might send chills down your spine. But today we’re breaking them down with Mike Satterfield to cover what each brand and boutique should know to protect your business plus the original work of designers.   Plus as a little bonus for the conversation, outside of retail and wholesale, Mike is also a well-known influencer in the automotive

Read More
The Whole Herd | The Boutique Hub

NFR 2018: What to Wear

You’ve booked your flight, snagged your rooms, bought your rodeo tickets…you think you’ve got everything you need for your trip to Sin City. Think again, girlfriend! You’ve got to buy a few new fancy things to take with you because no NFR trip is complete without a good wardrobe to go along with it! Good news, the ladies behind The Boutique Hub and Western Runway are gonna help you out with

Read More

Driving In-Store Traffic

Guest Blog Despite the incredible growth of eCommerce over the last few years, Brick and Mortar still remain the life-blood of retail. It’s no surprise that eCommerce powerhouses like Amazon, Warby Parker, Mizzen and Main, and Chubbies are opening brick and mortar locations. It creates a new opportunity for people to engage your brand and for you to get to know your customer on a completely different level. One of

Read More

Episode #39: 5 Critical Tips for Holiday Sales, with Ashley Alderson, The Boutique Hub

Do you know where Black Friday got its name? Well traditionally, retailers were in the red financially all year, but when the holiday shopping season hit they moved into the black. Hopefully, that’s not the case for you but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take advantage of this powerful season. This week we are diving into 5 critical tips to help you maximize the busiest season in retail and push

Read More

Holiday Gift Guide: Under $25

Need to find the perfect gifts for those important people in your life but don’t have a big budget to do it with? Well no worries, we got you covered! Holiday shopping can sometimes feel impossible, the holidays always seem to creep up on us quicker than expected. And we all know that feeling when you realize your gift exchange is a day away and you have nothing. It turns into

Read More
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