I know, I know it seems crazy to be thinking about the new year, but we can never plan too early! This holiday is a major one and there is nothing more that people love than getting dressed up and celebrating! We have reached out to some of our brand members to see what they have for the new year. Whether your customer is staying home (like me) to celebrate
Finding new, fresh, and trendy pieces for your store is one of the key priorities as a boutique owner. Going to market is necessary and the sales reps you’ll find there can help you make it big, but as more and more wholesale shopping moves online, you need to know all of the resources available to retailers, like Fashion Domino.  Meet this new online fashion marketplace for wholesale, and enjoy
Do you ever have a coworker, a teacher or an acquaintance that you need to find a gift for?  I know that I am constantly trying to find little items that I can include in a Christmas gift for my son’s teacher, a gift exchange or as a small thank you to someone who helped me out with a task.  I would assume, that I’m not much more different than
Buying smarter means understanding your product lifecycle and getting the best quality and pricing for what you’re bringing in. Going to LA on a regular basis isn’t ideal, because well… life. That’s where a buyer like Jacqueline comes in. Jacqueline has been on both sides of the aisle as a boutique owner and buyer. In this episode, we talk misconceptions buying in LA, how to build partnerships with vendors and
Ok ladies, so today we are turning our focus to MEN!  I don’t know about you, but whenever I take a special girls trip or run into a fun boutique-I check to see if there is a little something that I can grab for my husband!  Not sure if your customers want men’s items? Run a poll in your group or on your FB page and ask them! Â
So tell me, is buffalo check as big of a trend for you as it is here in the Midwest? Â What about leopard? Or the super comfy sweatshirt? If your answer is yes, then this is the blog for you! Â We have teamed up with some of our favorite brands to bring you some amazing winter ready apparel! Find these brands in our wholesale marketplace on The Boutique Hub or
These two sisters are creating waves in the shop small movement carrying the title of fashion influencer and boutique owner. Tracy and Stefanie’s love of fashion and beauty led them to start a YouTube channel in 2009. Fast Forward 9 years, they’ve just been named the 2018 Global Boutique of the Year. This podcast dives into their journey, balancing working with family, transitioning back and forth from influencer and boutique
If you are not using Pinterest in your business you are missing a huge opportunity. Did you know women’s fashion is the number one most pinned category? We chatted with Partner Manager at Pinterest for this episode, she also joined us at The Boutique Summit this past June and let us tell you now… you’ll want to grab a pen. Pssst. Pinterest is contributing exclusive trainings for The Boutique Hub’s
Tis’ the season to be planning your holiday promos!  Can you believe that Christmas is less than 8 weeks away?  Are you panicking yet? I know I am…but, with the correct amount of planning, the holiday season doesn’t have to be a stressful time especially with help from the Hub’s Holiday Marketing Masterclass (click here for more info!). We reached out to our favorite brands and they have provided us
You don’t own your Facebook page, Instagram, or Snapchat. So what will you do the next time an algorithm takes a nosedive?  How will you reach your customers? That’s where your own list comes in, your email list, and in today’s world of marketing to overfull inboxes, a new list. Text Message Lists. With 98% of text messages read in the first 5 minutes, it’s time to re-think your marketing
I know, I know it seems crazy to be thinking about the new year, but we can never plan too early! This holiday is a major one and there is nothing more that people love than getting dressed up and celebrating! We have reached out to some of our brand members to see what they have for the new year. Whether your customer is staying home (like me) to celebrate
Finding new, fresh, and trendy pieces for your store is one of the key priorities as a boutique owner. Going to market is necessary and the sales reps you’ll find there can help you make it big, but as more and more wholesale shopping moves online, you need to know all of the resources available to retailers, like Fashion Domino.  Meet this new online fashion marketplace for wholesale, and enjoy
Do you ever have a coworker, a teacher or an acquaintance that you need to find a gift for?  I know that I am constantly trying to find little items that I can include in a Christmas gift for my son’s teacher, a gift exchange or as a small thank you to someone who helped me out with a task.  I would assume, that I’m not much more different than
Buying smarter means understanding your product lifecycle and getting the best quality and pricing for what you’re bringing in. Going to LA on a regular basis isn’t ideal, because well… life. That’s where a buyer like Jacqueline comes in. Jacqueline has been on both sides of the aisle as a boutique owner and buyer. In this episode, we talk misconceptions buying in LA, how to build partnerships with vendors and
Ok ladies, so today we are turning our focus to MEN!  I don’t know about you, but whenever I take a special girls trip or run into a fun boutique-I check to see if there is a little something that I can grab for my husband!  Not sure if your customers want men’s items? Run a poll in your group or on your FB page and ask them! Â
So tell me, is buffalo check as big of a trend for you as it is here in the Midwest? Â What about leopard? Or the super comfy sweatshirt? If your answer is yes, then this is the blog for you! Â We have teamed up with some of our favorite brands to bring you some amazing winter ready apparel! Find these brands in our wholesale marketplace on The Boutique Hub or
These two sisters are creating waves in the shop small movement carrying the title of fashion influencer and boutique owner. Tracy and Stefanie’s love of fashion and beauty led them to start a YouTube channel in 2009. Fast Forward 9 years, they’ve just been named the 2018 Global Boutique of the Year. This podcast dives into their journey, balancing working with family, transitioning back and forth from influencer and boutique
If you are not using Pinterest in your business you are missing a huge opportunity. Did you know women’s fashion is the number one most pinned category? We chatted with Partner Manager at Pinterest for this episode, she also joined us at The Boutique Summit this past June and let us tell you now… you’ll want to grab a pen. Pssst. Pinterest is contributing exclusive trainings for The Boutique Hub’s
Tis’ the season to be planning your holiday promos!  Can you believe that Christmas is less than 8 weeks away?  Are you panicking yet? I know I am…but, with the correct amount of planning, the holiday season doesn’t have to be a stressful time especially with help from the Hub’s Holiday Marketing Masterclass (click here for more info!). We reached out to our favorite brands and they have provided us
You don’t own your Facebook page, Instagram, or Snapchat. So what will you do the next time an algorithm takes a nosedive?  How will you reach your customers? That’s where your own list comes in, your email list, and in today’s world of marketing to overfull inboxes, a new list. Text Message Lists. With 98% of text messages read in the first 5 minutes, it’s time to re-think your marketing
