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29 Mar

Do you have a small clothing business? Here are some helpful tips for finding a wholesale supplier. Finding a wholesale supplier for your small clothing business is critical. It can mean the difference between high and low profits, meeting or missing shipping deadlines, and getting the scoop on the latest trends. So, how do you pick the best wholesaler for such a pivotal role in your business? Below are 11 tips to help you narrow your list and make a final decision. 1. They Buy from the Best Manufacturers Wholesale suppliers depend on their manufacturers to let them know which trends are up-and-coming from the designers. They also rely on manufacturers to use quality materials, fulfill their orders, ship them on time, and...

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24 Mar

What is Visual Merchandising and Why Is It Key for Retail Success

by SMG Admin

Retail

You have spent so much time searching for the right products to sell in your boutique. Hours upon hours of research, finding a quality wholesale supplier, marketing, and more. You’ve done everything right, so it is crucial you get a slam dunk when it comes to visual merchandising (VM). Visual merchandising is key to retail success. You could have the best product on the planet, but if it doesn’t get customers to walk through the door of your retail shop, you won’t sell it. That’s where visual merchandising comes into play. Visual Merchandising Explained Visual merchandising includes your plan, design, and display of the products for sale in your boutique. Visual merchandising is like your own private floor-model seller. It helps your products...

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15 Mar

How to Choose a Reliable Wholesale Fashion Jewelry Supplier

by SMG Admin

Retail

How to Choose a Reliable Wholesale Fashion Jewelry Supplier - WFS

Clothing boutiques must provide options for a complete outfit. That means you give customers access to more than just fashion-forward pants and tops. You give them socks, scarves, shoes, handbags, and most importantly, jewelry. While stocking the right fashion jewelry in your store is essential, finding the right pieces for the right price, season, theme, and trend can sometimes be challenging. To make your job easier, find a reliable wholesale fashion jewelry supplier. What Is A Wholesale Fashion Jewelry Supplier? Wholesale suppliers are your one-stop-shop for all things boutique-related, not just jewelry. They work directly with manufacturers and are given the 411 on the latest trends in clothing. With that insider information, they search and find the latest, greatest accessories to pair with...

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8 Mar

7 Wholesale Spring Clothing Trends to Check Out for Your Store

by SMG Admin

Retail

If you're looking for wholesale spring clothing ideas, then look no further! Read below for details. Many people think January is the month of renewal. It’s the first month of a new year, sure, but it’s also hard to feel renewed in the middle of winter. Cute outfits are covered up by layers of clothing meant only to keep you warm. Early in the new year, most people are still winding down from the chaos of the holidays, recovering from the winter flu and blues, and focused on resolutions. Meaning they are thinking about making changes but not making them. Spring is the true time of renewal. As the weather warms, you can sense the excitement everywhere you go. People spend more time...

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25 Feb

How To Create a Successful Boutique Business Plan

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Retail

How To Create a Successful Boutique Business Plan - WFS

It can be overwhelming to think about a boutique business plan. Luckily, here is a helpful guide to get started. If your goal is to open a fashion boutique, then you need a plan that could win an Olympic gold medal if there were such a category. The plan must turn your small space into a unique, trendy hot spot. Plus, it must show the various ways your profits will grow. You need to create a successful boutique business plan. This may sound complicated. We get it. That’s why we put together a list of tips to help you in the process. What’s Your Boutique Type? Choosing your type of boutique is deciding how you will make money. Consignment boutiques make money by selling...

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11 Feb

What to Consider When Finding Wholesale Bulk Clothing Vendors

by SMG Admin

Buying, Retail

What to Consider When Finding Wholesale Bulk Clothing Vendors - WFS

Wholesale bulk clothing vendors can be tricky to find. You want the one that best fits your top needs. Here's what to consider. If you own a clothing boutique, there is one thing you must get right, the clothing. The clothing you sell must have three wow factors: style, quality, and price. Since you don't have the time to visit every wholesaler in the world, or the worldwide web, finding one that can provide clothing with all three wows is your new goal. So, what should you consider when finding wholesale vendors? We have the answer below. Consider Location Sure, today, you have access to wholesalers across the globe, but there are disadvantages to consider. Like, what if you order bulk clothing from China...

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18 Jan

The Importance of Demand Planning in Retail

by SMG Admin

Retail

What is demand planning and how does it benefit your retail business? Here is everything you need to know. If your customers want a product, but you don’t have it, they will buy it somewhere else, and you lose money. If you have an ample supply of a product that nobody wants to purchase, you get stuck with the products, and you lose money. Here are the statistics to back up the importance of demand planning in retail: 65% of retailers consistently run out of stock of in-demand, fast-moving products. Also, 63% overstock and end up with too much inventory of slow-moving products. It gets worse. According to reports, out-of-stock retail items account for $634 billion in lost sales every year. Overstocks...

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23 Dec

9 Tips to Effectively Improve Your Warehouse Management

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Retail

9 Tips to Effectively Improve Your Warehouse Management | WFS

Warehouse management refers to the actions it takes to run a warehouse. Here's how to effectively improve it. Tasks like receiving, shipping, storing, picking, and packaging must be working well for your business to succeed, whether you have thousands of items to store or just a handful. Completing these steps efficiently means customers will be happy. Warehouse management for small boutiques and retail shops is usually done by team members who work in the warehouse. Larger companies use automated processes. There are advantages to each. As the owner, it’s up to you to find ways to improve how your warehouse is managed. Below are nine tips: 1. Reward Your People Great staff is hard to find, especially when money is limited. That’s why you...

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6 Dec

Wholesale Winter Clothing: What You Need This Season

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Retail

Wholesale Winter Clothing: What You Need This Season | WFS

It's that time of year! As the cold air arrives, these are the wholesale winter clothing you need right now. The days are shorter, and the temperatures are dropping. Winter is here. But cold weather doesn’t mean your customers can’t look fantastic. When they stroll into your store this Winter season looking for some retail therapy to boost their mood, give it to them. With the right wholesale clothing pieces, you can help your customers look hot, even on the coldest days. We’ve created a go-to list of wholesale winter clothing your customers need this season. Each piece offers a trendy dimension to an overall collection. The Bell Sleeve Top When you think “bell,” your first thought may be bell bottom pants from the...

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18 Nov

10 Handbag Styles to Consider for Your Boutique

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Retail

10 Handbag Styles to Consider for Your Boutique | WFS

Who doesn't love a variety of handbag styles to choose from to complete their outfit? We've listed the handbag trends to include in your boutique. Did you know there are handbag styles to compliment every body shape? Whether your customers have an apple, pear, hourglass, rectangle, or inverted triangle shape, the handbag styles you choose can flatter your figure or not. There are industry tips on picking the right size, shape, and length: For size, petite women look taller with small handbags. Tall women look best with medium size or larger bags. For shape, short women look better with vertical rectangular shaped handbags, and slim or tall women look best with a round handbag. For length, just remember that where the bottom...

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