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Episode #30: How Can Emerging Designers us Community to Compete with Fast Fashion? With Hillary France, CEO of Brand Assembly

August 21, 2018

Brand Assembly was created with one purpose in mind: to help emerging fashion brands grow their business by creating a community that leverages resources and provides a platform for brands to support one another. By creating a nurturing and collaborative atmosphere, Brand Assembly removes the barriers of entering a highly competitive contemporary market and assists in building a successful business. >> EPISODE 30 – LISTEN NOW ON iTunes <<

Hair Accessories: The Perfect Route to Building your Bottom Line

August 14, 2018

If you’ve been a member of The Boutique Hub for a while, it should be no surprise that in order to build a successful & profitable brand, margins are key. We typically recommend a 3x markup margin but sometimes that’s not always the easiest to maintain consistently. Accessories are great margin builders and provide a quick way to boost your profit after the traditional end of season sales. Today, we’ve

Back to School Wholesale Guide

July 30, 2018

It’s hard to believe that in less than a month everyone will be heading back to school! While heading back to school can be a hectic time, we have done our homework and gathered some of our favorite pieces for everyone from students to teachers! Find these brands in our Wholesale Marketplace on The Boutique Hub or in our Boutique Brands & Vendors Group for members! Prices below are

FashionGo’s 7 Summer Must Haves for Your Boutique

June 12, 2018

Summer is a time for bright colors, outdoor activities, and fun vacations! Stay stylish with FashionGo, your top destination for wholesale apparel. Shop from 850+ vendors that have an outfit for every summer occasion! We tracked down some top trends in the US retail market for our buyers. Check out our trending styles and shop curated collections for this season. Below are the top keywords searched on FashionGo for Summer

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. >>

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

Spring into His Season with these Faith-based Graphic Tee Brands (Wholesale)

March 21, 2017

If you’ve been on the hunt for some fun spring graphic tees for your boutique, you’ve come to the right place. Here at The Hub, we think Spring is the perfect time to unveil some of our favorite faith-based graphic tees. We’ve thrown a few Easter-specific tees into the mix, including a couple kiddo versions, in an effort to appeal to all sizes of shoppers! Each of these wholesale brands