Planning on bulking up your wholesale inventory with some hot new items? Preparation is key and today we cover how to have successful inventory planning. Read more below...
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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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There is a lot to consider when it comes to buying wholesale inventory. Here are helpful tips to keep in mind.
If you own a clothing boutique, you know your customers like to see something new each time they visit. They get bored easily, it seems. For you, running a business is mostly just that, running a business. It's the behind-the-scenes activities that take up most of your time and effort. You may have even been sticking with the same brands and the same supplier because right now, it is just easier. Or you may feel obligated to maintain the relationship you've taken a long time to develop.
Your customers aren't thinking about the business, however. They are thinking about trends, fads,...
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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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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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Understanding the latest trends in wholesale clothing is essential when purchasing items for your retail boutique - here's what you should know.
A fashion trend occurs when someone creates a product that is liked by masses of consumers. They like it so much they purchase it. Wearing it inspires their friends and family to buy the item, and the cycle continues until it doesn't.
There are categories of trends, including one season, several seasons, and long-lasting. There is even a timeless trend with clothing that never goes out of style. It's hard to know which category the latest trends in wholesale clothing will fall. An excellent example of a long-lasting trend is athleisure. From Lululemon to Lula Roe, clothing transforms from workout...
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Creating a business plan is essential when opening a retail store. These tips will help you learn how to start a boutique to ensure your store is as successful as possible.
If your dream has always been to start a boutique, now is the time to do it. Some of you may have been forced to change careers due to the pandemic. Others may be sick and tired of the same old job and want to try something exciting.
Anyone can start a boutique. However, not everyone can start and maintain a profitable retail boutique. One reason is that they don't understand the process of starting a business. They skip necessary steps that lead to success.
They do the fun stuff, like purchasing...
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Finding the best wholesale products to sell at your retail store or boutique can be difficult as trends are always changing. Here's how to stock your boutique well and drive sales.
If you do an online search for the best wholesale products to sell, you will get varied results, like Shopify’s list with doormats, storage containers, and kitchen towels in the top three. You can’t rely solely on lists like these because trends change rapidly in some categories.
Figuring out the best wholesale products to sell starts with defining “the best." Depending on the size of your business, financial goals, and many other factors, "best" can mean something different for every retailer.
When you think of the best products, do you think of...
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As you prepare your boutique for summer, consider these 8 perfect women's summer clothing items to include in your inventory.
You've set a budget. You've analyzed your customer base, and you know which sizes sell the most and least. You understand your boutique's design layout, how many items will make it look organized, and how many will make it look cluttered.
Most importantly, you understand how women want to feel, and you know the right summer styles can elevate both mood and confidence.
You are ready to start buying women's summer clothing items to add to your inventory. Below are the 10 top summer wardrobe essentials to have in your boutique.
The Perfect Summer Dress
In many areas, summer means high temperatures. That doesn't mean...
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