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5 Apr

Cute Outfits for Women: Boutique Wholesale Spring Clothing - WFS

Finally, Spring is here, and customers are ready to transition from bulky winter clothing to cute Spring outfits. When you think Spring, adjectives like fresh, renewed, and vibrant come to mind. This is exactly how your customer wants to feel in their clothes. As a boutique owner, you can help them look and feel their best this Spring. Below is a guideline on buying wholesale spring clothing for women. Cute Outfits For Women Clothing trends include warmer clothing for those early Spring days with cooler days and nights. Clothes must transition quickly to warmer times and eventually into Summer. Depending on what part of the country you live in, you may experience freezing temperatures one night, and two days later, warm weather arrives,...

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20 Mar

Purchasing Inventory For Your Wholesale Clothing Boutique

by SMG Admin

Buying, Retail

Purchasing Inventory For Your Wholesale Clothing Boutique - WFS

When you shop for inventory for your boutique, you try to find trendy, high-quality clothing and accessories for a discount. You need to find a reliable company that provides excellent customer service. You can have this and much more with the right wholesale supplier. But how do you find the right wholesaler for your boutique? It takes a little bit of effort on your part, but the results are well worth it. Below are tips and best practices when purchasing inventory for your wholesale clothing boutique. Find a Wholesale Supplier in Your Niche Your fashion niche is the target customer for which you purchase inventory. You must know your customer. What do they want? Which clothing sizes will meet their needs? Think back...

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7 Mar

Affordable Elegance For Shoppers: Wholesale Jewelry Sets

by SMG Admin

Retail

Affordable Elegance For Shoppers: Wholesale Jewelry Sets - WFS

Jewelry sets consist of two or more pieces of jewelry that can be worn together or separately. Sets often include a necklace, earrings, bracelet, or brooch that can be easily coordinated with each other and multiple outfits. Jewelry sets are big sellers in fashion boutiques because they are versatile and offer benefits, such as simplifying the "what to wear" dilemma. Matching sets can be a focal point or an accent piece. They can be used to dress up or down an outfit, making it easy to transition between casual, professional, and formal. Saving time is always a plus for customers. If they can purchase jewelry sets in your boutique, they will spend less time searching for matching pieces. Plus, jewelry sets make...

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4 Jan

5 Boutique Decorating Ideas for Spring Clothing and Jewelry

by SMG Admin

Retail

5 Boutique Decorating Ideas for Spring Clothing and Jewelry - WFS

For most people, Spring starts in late March or April. For boutique owners, you must start thinking of Spring clothing and accessories in late January or February. While people are celebrating Valentine’s Day, you are prepping for a new season of products. Outside you may be dealing with cold weather issues, but inside, the mood is focused on freshness, renewal, and transition to warmer days. Planning for Spring also means thinking about decorating and displaying your spring clothing and jewelry. Below are 5 Spring boutique decorating ideas to help you impress your customers. Say Goodbye to Old Boutique Decorating Ideas Before decorating for Spring, you must clear out winter merchandise. If you can return items to your wholesaler and exchange them for...

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27 Dec

Standout Wholesale Clothes to Style Your Fashion Mannequin Like an Expert

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Retail

Wholesale Clothes to Style Your Fashion Mannequin Like an Expert - WFS

A long time ago, mannequins described human models showcasing clothes in a fashion show. Today, mannequins are human-like figures used by retailers to display clothing and accessories. Some people refer to mannequins as “Judy” for females and “James” for males. Whether you call them dolls, dummies, forms, or figures, you need them in your boutique. Research shows clothes sell 70% better worn on a mannequin than those hanging on a rack. The Purpose of Mannequins Mannequins are like your silent sales representatives. How you style them can turn window shoppers into customers. They attract, influence, and up-sell customers, which can lead to higher profits for your store. It would be rare for a customer to shop with a personal stylist. Since many customers do...

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7 Nov

7 Retail Checkout Counter Ideas That Your Customers Will Notice

by SMG Admin

Retail

The customer checkout experience at a boutique is crucial to the success of your business. Not only is the checkout one of the last impressions your customers will have, but it's an opportunity to make a sale. Read on for retail checkout counter ideas that will grab your customer's attention. Ever had a day in the boutique when every customer in the store decides to check out at the same time? They stand there, one behind the other, staring directly at you, some a little more intensely than others. Occasionally they may look around the store, like when you catch them giving you the evil eye. There are many ways to keep customers happy and distracted while waiting in line at the...

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5 Oct

Include These Fall Fashion Colors in Your Boutique

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Buying, Retail

Include These Fall Fashion Colors in Your Boutique - WFS

Pantone is considered the universal language of color for designers, brands, and manufacturers. Here's a guide on incorporating Pantone's 2022/2023 fall fashion colors into your boutique. What comes to mind when you see "Martini Olive"? How about "Orange Tiger," "Lava Falls," "Amazon," and "Rose Violet"? We get it if you want to order a drink in a volcanic jungle while hanging with an orange tiger. If vibrant colors come to mind, we get it even more. The Pantone Color Institute reports these colors are the colors for this Fall. Along with the ones listed, they also recommend colors such as "Midnight," "Arctic Wolf," "Autumn Blonde," "Polar Night," "Loden Frost," "Chiseled Stone," "Caramel Café," "Samoan Sun," Waterspout," and "nosegay." Think about your customers. They...

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28 Sep

Product Sourcing for Retail: Why Finding a Quality Wholesale Vendor is Key

by SMG Admin

Retail

Product sourcing for retail can be overwhelming. Where do you start and what's the best plan of action? Here are helpful tips. Finding products to sell in your retail business is much easier than finding products that will sell. Some reports suggest having a sourcing strategy that involves determining what products you need, market research, finding the right vendors, testing product quality, contract creation, and inventory planning. When sourcing products, you must purchase for your customer, not yourself. Fortunately, whenever a customer enters your store, you can gather information to help you choose the right products. Customer behaviors give you great insight into their preferences. You can learn a lot from what customers buy or don’t buy. Find a way to keep track of...

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7 Sep

The Types of Fall Wholesale Clothing to Stock This Fall

by SMG Admin

Buying, Retail

The Types of Fall Wholesale Clothing to Stock This Fall - WFS

It's that time to check out the latest fall wholesale clothing trends. Here's a helpful guide. Fall is almost here. You can tell by the unpredictable weather patterns. One day you are rocking your mini-dress and strappy sandals; the next, you must wear jeans layered with tees and sweaters. Fall seems to bring about excitement, especially when shopping for new clothes. If you own a clothing boutique, you can capitalize on this excitement by stocking high-quality yet affordable clothes for your customers. When planning to purchase Fall wholesale clothing, take time to think like your customers. What activities will they participate in this Fall? Do they need clothes for work, school, working out, play, or all the above? What are their personalities...

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24 Aug

Wholesale Quality Jewelry Styles: Find What Your Customers Want

by SMG Admin

Retail

Wholesale Quality Jewelry Styles: Find What Your Customers Want - WFS

Finding wholesale quality jewelry styles is key to growing your business. Here are helpful tips to keep in mind. Revenues in the jewelry industry are over 55 billion today and are expected to grow yearly. Your boutique can be a successful jewelry retailer if you implement specific steps. One of the most important is to find what your customers want. Below are tips that have proven to help other retailers succeed in selling wholesale jewelry. Define Your Jewelry Brand Successful jewelry retailers understand their brand and how it translates into the jewelry market. You likely won't see high-end wedding jewelry retailers selling athletic jewelry for kids. You won't see artisan-made jewelry right next to mass-produced, low-quality jewelry. Think of your brand as a direct reflection...

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