The countdown to Christmas has begun and Black Friday will be here soon. Are you ready #BoutiqueBoss?!? We’ve got 5 critical tips for your holiday sales to help you make it your best year yet!
Helping us to understand visual merchandising—including how to inspire customers to buy more—is Badeeha Jubeh, CEO of Retail Visual Identity. Learn how to approach visual merchandising like a pro.
Today our host Ashley Alderson, CEO of the Boutique Hub, discusses What Will the Future of Retail Look Like? She addresses a very controversial topic being discussed in the retail industry right now, whether or not boutiques should unveil all the brands they are selling.
Most retailers share the goal of driving more in-store foot traffic, but what good are more customers if you aren’t selling more during peak hours? Whether it’s through cross-selling and upselling, promotions or just flat-out amazing customer service—learning how to sell more during peak hours is a must for any retailer that wants to grow. <Guest Blog Post> In this post, let’s focus on how you can do just that. We break
<Guest Blog Post> If you’re working in retail marketing, it’s very easy to get swept up in a sea of omnichannel beacons, experiential stores and the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) in stores like Amazon Go. While the future is exciting, retailers also need to focus on what they can do now with the tools they have. Let’s talk about point of sale (POS) marketing. It’s at the center of any
In the wake of approximately 12,000 store closures across the United States, there are still many retailers that aren’t just surviving in 2018, but thriving, too. A retail industry metric you should pay attention to. What’s the secret to their success? GETTING SHOPPERS INTO STORES WITH INTRIGUE & A PLACE TO HANGOUT Retailers are having success using almost anything that keeps shoppers on their toes, suggests the New York Times. This could mean keeping
Guest Blog Building personalized relationships with your existing customers may not be the squeaky wheel in your business, but it is the most important thing to do if you want to survive in today’s retail world. With the popularity of 2-day shipping (even 2-hour shipping depending on where you live) and the broad array of assortment your clients can find online, the value a boutique brings is the personal relationship
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
The countdown to Christmas has begun and Black Friday will be here soon. Are you ready #BoutiqueBoss?!? We’ve got 5 critical tips for your holiday sales to help you make it your best year yet!
Helping us to understand visual merchandising—including how to inspire customers to buy more—is Badeeha Jubeh, CEO of Retail Visual Identity. Learn how to approach visual merchandising like a pro.
Today our host Ashley Alderson, CEO of the Boutique Hub, discusses What Will the Future of Retail Look Like? She addresses a very controversial topic being discussed in the retail industry right now, whether or not boutiques should unveil all the brands they are selling.
Most retailers share the goal of driving more in-store foot traffic, but what good are more customers if you aren’t selling more during peak hours? Whether it’s through cross-selling and upselling, promotions or just flat-out amazing customer service—learning how to sell more during peak hours is a must for any retailer that wants to grow. <Guest Blog Post> In this post, let’s focus on how you can do just that. We break
<Guest Blog Post> If you’re working in retail marketing, it’s very easy to get swept up in a sea of omnichannel beacons, experiential stores and the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) in stores like Amazon Go. While the future is exciting, retailers also need to focus on what they can do now with the tools they have. Let’s talk about point of sale (POS) marketing. It’s at the center of any
In the wake of approximately 12,000 store closures across the United States, there are still many retailers that aren’t just surviving in 2018, but thriving, too. A retail industry metric you should pay attention to. What’s the secret to their success? GETTING SHOPPERS INTO STORES WITH INTRIGUE & A PLACE TO HANGOUT Retailers are having success using almost anything that keeps shoppers on their toes, suggests the New York Times. This could mean keeping
Guest Blog Building personalized relationships with your existing customers may not be the squeaky wheel in your business, but it is the most important thing to do if you want to survive in today’s retail world. With the popularity of 2-day shipping (even 2-hour shipping depending on where you live) and the broad array of assortment your clients can find online, the value a boutique brings is the personal relationship
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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Welcome back to the Boutique Chat podcast! In this episode, I am to diving into a topic that hits close to home for many of us, especially those managing the juggle of family life and entrepreneurship. We all know running a business is demanding. It consumes your days and, before you know it, years have flown by. I’ve been at the helm of the Boutique Hub for nearly eleven years, and through this journey, the challenge has consistently been about not getting lost in the day-to-day operations and finding time to step back and work on the business, rather than just in it. The impact of attending Summit goes deeper than one might assume.
Summer brings a blissful break for many, with thoughts turning to vacations, outdoor activities, and long, lazy days soaking up the sun rather than shopping sprees. For boutique retailers, this seasonal shift can lead to a noticeable dip in customer foot traffic and sales. However, rather than resigning to this summer slowdown, savvy shop owners can use this period strategically to boost both immediate sales and long-term customer loyalty. Here are proven strategies to help your boutique thrive during the summer months:
Welcome to another edition of Five Minute Friday! Today we’re diving deep into a concept I am truly passionate about: the power of niching down in business. This idea has not only shaped our approach at the Boutique Hub but has also proven to be a game-changer for many in the boutique and retail industry.
The time has come for the June 2024 Dallas Markets and the Hub team couldn’t be more excited! We know how busy market days can be so we wanted to make sure you guys are filled in on our schedule so you can come and stop by!
