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Wholesale For Animal Lovers

Whether your customers like cats or dogs, tapping into products that tailor to their pet can be a smart business move!  Just like with children, pet parents are super motivated to find cute & fun items to express their love for their furry friend. The best part? All of these are great gifts for the dog lovers in your customer’s lives for the holidays. We have reached out to some

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Episode #37: Back to the Basics of Pinterest with Kate Ahl, Simple Pin Media

Pinterest isn’t for short-term strategy, it’s for dreamers. Dreaming what outfit they’ll wear to the rehearsal dinner at their wedding, what house they’ll live in when they have four perfect kids someday, and what cookie recipe they’ll bake for Santa. They are dreaming about what’s to come next in their life. Pinterest is a long-term strategy that builds your brand and continually puts you in front of potential customers. This

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Denim On Denim

The denim on denim trend is in the spotlight this fall and upcoming winter months. This trend has had its share revamping, coming in with some amazing new colors and styles! We found some exciting new ways to rock the “Canadian Tuxedo”. Incorporate a fun pattern or vibrant color! Such as a striped turtleneck or mustard colored sweater under your denim jacket. Or if you want to keep the ensemble

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In October We Wear Pink

In case you didn’t know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! All month long different organizations spend time increasing awareness and raising funds for research for the cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of breast cancer. The campaign also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer. To learn more about how you can help the cause visit the National Breast Cancer Awareness website for more info! Whether

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Five Reasons why Boutiques need iPhone and Android Mobile Apps

Guest Blog Post by Vajro Boutiques are wonderful places to shop for the most interesting things that aren’t run of the mill. And you can be certain that you won’t find 10 other people wearing the same thing you picked up from a boutique! But do people, and women in particular, have that kind of time nowadays to leisurely shop? No, they don’t! And that’s why online shopping is a

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Episode #36: 6 Steps to the Perfect Purchase, with Bob Negan, Founder of WhizBang! Retail

Early on in Bob’s retail career, he realized that making the customer happy is the most important thing in sales. Not just accepting returns with no receipt or sending thank you cards after a big purchase. Every. Single. Second. Matters. From the moment your customers come in contact with your staff everything matters. This episode breaks down key points of how to train your staff, how to manage your time

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New Years Eve Wholesale for Boutiques

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

Read More

Blazers Aren’t Just For Work

An essential piece for your fall wardrobe is definitely the blazer. And we aren’t talking your fitted black go to work blazer. This piece has been revamped in so many amazing ways! With the wide variety of colors and prints, you’re destined to find one that matches your individual style. You may be shocked at the blazer come back, but this classic closet staple was bound to make its come

Read More

Style How To: Mixing Patterns

Boutique Hub Guest Blog One of my absolute FAVORITE trends no matter the time of year is mixing patterns. I absolutely LOVE mixing my patterns, and I think that love is so strong because, for the longest time, I was too scared to try it! I’m not going to lie, this one can be a little tricky at first if you’re not used to it, but my best advice is to

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Episode #35: Meet a New Wholesale Marketplace, Fashion Domino

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

Read More

Wholesale For Animal Lovers

Whether your customers like cats or dogs, tapping into products that tailor to their pet can be a smart business move!  Just like with children, pet parents are super motivated to find cute & fun items to express their love for their furry friend. The best part? All of these are great gifts for the dog lovers in your customer’s lives for the holidays. We have reached out to some

Read More

Episode #37: Back to the Basics of Pinterest with Kate Ahl, Simple Pin Media

Pinterest isn’t for short-term strategy, it’s for dreamers. Dreaming what outfit they’ll wear to the rehearsal dinner at their wedding, what house they’ll live in when they have four perfect kids someday, and what cookie recipe they’ll bake for Santa. They are dreaming about what’s to come next in their life. Pinterest is a long-term strategy that builds your brand and continually puts you in front of potential customers. This

Read More

Denim On Denim

The denim on denim trend is in the spotlight this fall and upcoming winter months. This trend has had its share revamping, coming in with some amazing new colors and styles! We found some exciting new ways to rock the “Canadian Tuxedo”. Incorporate a fun pattern or vibrant color! Such as a striped turtleneck or mustard colored sweater under your denim jacket. Or if you want to keep the ensemble

Read More

In October We Wear Pink

In case you didn’t know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! All month long different organizations spend time increasing awareness and raising funds for research for the cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of breast cancer. The campaign also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer. To learn more about how you can help the cause visit the National Breast Cancer Awareness website for more info! Whether

Read More

Five Reasons why Boutiques need iPhone and Android Mobile Apps

Guest Blog Post by Vajro Boutiques are wonderful places to shop for the most interesting things that aren’t run of the mill. And you can be certain that you won’t find 10 other people wearing the same thing you picked up from a boutique! But do people, and women in particular, have that kind of time nowadays to leisurely shop? No, they don’t! And that’s why online shopping is a

Read More

Episode #36: 6 Steps to the Perfect Purchase, with Bob Negan, Founder of WhizBang! Retail

Early on in Bob’s retail career, he realized that making the customer happy is the most important thing in sales. Not just accepting returns with no receipt or sending thank you cards after a big purchase. Every. Single. Second. Matters. From the moment your customers come in contact with your staff everything matters. This episode breaks down key points of how to train your staff, how to manage your time

Read More

New Years Eve Wholesale for Boutiques

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

Read More

Blazers Aren’t Just For Work

An essential piece for your fall wardrobe is definitely the blazer. And we aren’t talking your fitted black go to work blazer. This piece has been revamped in so many amazing ways! With the wide variety of colors and prints, you’re destined to find one that matches your individual style. You may be shocked at the blazer come back, but this classic closet staple was bound to make its come

Read More

Style How To: Mixing Patterns

Boutique Hub Guest Blog One of my absolute FAVORITE trends no matter the time of year is mixing patterns. I absolutely LOVE mixing my patterns, and I think that love is so strong because, for the longest time, I was too scared to try it! I’m not going to lie, this one can be a little tricky at first if you’re not used to it, but my best advice is to

Read More

Episode #35: Meet a New Wholesale Marketplace, Fashion Domino

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

Read More
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