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Episode #4: Fashion Truck Or Brick & Mortar? How To Give Your Customers A Great Experience Through Specialty Products!

February 26, 2018

Ashley and Kinzey dive into what it’s like to own a fashion truck and how to be successful in the prom and pageant business and everything in between, including dressing Miss America in 2017. From a seasonal prom store to a fashion truck to a storefront and e-commerce. Kinzey Fockler has done it all. The cool part? She wrote the business plan for KooKoo’s Nest in high school for a

Boutique Chat Episode #2: Using Facebook Ads & Authenticity to Scale, with Laura Benson, Founder of Filly Flair Boutique

Episode #2: Scaling to a Mega Boutique with Facebook Ads & Authenticity, with Laura Benson, Founder of Filly Flair Boutique

February 25, 2018

We are thrilled to kickoff our first interview on Boutique Chat with one of our dear friends at The Boutique Hub, and leader in the industry, Laura Benson. Laura is the Founder and CEO of Filly Flair Boutique and has successfully grown a mega-boutique out of her rural community in South Dakota. Laura is passionate about Facebook Ads and the importance of sharing the personal side of your business. She

BoutiqueChat Episode #3:#03 Becoming a Better Buyer using Merchandised Planning

Episode #3: Buying Strategy & Cash Flow Analysis for Retail Growth

February 25, 2018

Ready to be a better buyer and keep more money in your bank account at the end of the day? This episode is PACKED with information about the flow of inventory, data analysis, point of sale systems, merchandised plans and all the details retailers need to manage a successful cash flow and buying strategy. Meet Dan Jablons, Founder of Retail Smart Guys, analyst, consultant, speaker, and Management One affiliate. >>

BoutiqueChat Ep #01 - 3 Keys to Success in Retail Today + Show Intro, Meet Ashley Alderson

Boutique Chat Episode #1: 3 Keys to Success In Fashion Retail & Meet The Hostess

February 22, 2018

It is finally here! We have been so excited to finally share the big news, welcome to the #BoutiqueChat Podcast!! Join us each week, Tuesdays as we dive into actionable strategies, proven business and marketing plans, juicy details and interviews with the leaders of the boutique fashion and retail communities. We’ll be hearing from leading brands, boutiques, influencers, tech leaders, industry insiders and experts, as well as from our Founder

Brands Wanted: #BoutiqueBoss Store Designs Contest!

February 2, 2018

Released: 2/2/2018 Have you seen those fabulous #BoutiqueBoss shirts or swag floating around our community? Not only were these designed by some of our Member Brands, but The Boutique Hub donates proceeds from these merchandise sales to charities picked by YOU! In 2017, we were happy to make donations to St. Jude’s, Thorn, & to our fellow #BoutiqueBosses that were affected by Hurricane Harvey. And we couldn’t do it without

A Boutique Buyer’s Guide to Success | The Boutique Hub | Frock Fashions

5 Tips for Working with a Buyer | Boutique Owner’s Guide

January 15, 2018

Guest Post: Jacqui Holmes, LA Fashion Concepts As boutique owners continue to grow and build stronger businesses, one of the first questions they battle is where and how to plan their buying in a way that creates the freshest product mix ahead of the market, but also, how to buy in the most financially efficient way possible. Today, the options for buying are vast compared to just a few years

Stand Out from the Crowd: Ariat International, Inc.

January 9, 2018

If you’re familiar with the western lifestyle, then chances are you’ve heard of Ariat International, Inc. (Ariat). This authentic, technical, and stylish brand is a force to be reckoned with in the western world—worn by everyone from the industry’s toughest ranchers and rodeo athletes, to the trendiest western fashionistas. Founded in 1993, Ariat mainly focuses on footwear, apparel, and accessories. We sat down with Shane Holman, Ariat’s Senior Director of

An All-In-One Western Company: Noble Outfitters

January 9, 2018

If there was ever an all-in-one western brand, Noble Outfitters would fit the bill. Primary products from the brand include apparel, footwear, socks, gloves, horse blankets, fly masks, and other accessories. Founded in 2013, Noble Outfitters’ brand and manufacturing headquarters are based out of Modesto, CA, and is known by its customers for being a brand built on quality, providing durable and functional products. We chatted with Dan Costa, Founder

Footwear for any Woman: Liberty Black Boots

January 4, 2018

Ask any fashionista what one of her wardrobe staples is, and nine times out of ten, one of her answers will always be, “boots”. Ask her what brand of boots, and to no surprise, the name Liberty Black Boots is bound to come up. Founded in 1978 in Leon, Mexico, Liberty Black Boots is built for any woman who wants to don footwear that’s a bit unconventional, a bit bohemian,

Western, Edgy, and All-Around BA: Charlie 1 Horse

January 2, 2018

Hats are a big part of western fashion, and one of the leaders in that arena is Charlie 1 Horse. Founded in 1978, Charlie 1 Horse has been on the scene for almost four decades, proving that a brand can be as equally fashionable as it is functional. Worn by the likes of celebrities such as Eddie Montgomery, Chris Stapleton and Richard Petty, the hats made by Charlie 1 Horse