Today we’re talking trends! I want to give you a sneak peek at the latest Boutique Hub Trend Report and talk through the trends we’re currently seeing for fall/winter and holiday, as well as what will carry into and what you can expect to see next in the new year. 

I highlight some of the biggest trends in women’s apparel, accessories and home décor — from colors and patterns to textures and metals to cuts and styles — so that you can not only work them into your inventory but also capitalize on them in your marketing and merchandising. So be sure to take notes! 

If you’re a Hub member, you can download our Trend Reports anytime from your Hub membership dashboard, which directly link to brands carrying the featured trends. If you want to see actual products associated with any given trend, we’ve built boards for you, highlighted brands and linked up products as well.

Resources Featured In This Episode:

• The Boutique Hub:  Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube
• Ashley Alderson: Instagram
• 2024 Boutique Boss Planner
• Holiday Marketing Masterclass
• Pink Friday
• Boutique Summit 2024
• The Boutique Hub Membership
• Boutique Hub Black
• Hubventory.com

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What You’ll Learn About in the Trend Report

• In-depth look at trends for fall/winter 2023
• Holiday trends 2023
• How to incorporate current trends into your store
• The Boutique Hub downloadable trend report
• Current trends that will carry into the new year
• What to expect in the first quarter of 2024

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Original Air Date: October 24, 2023
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