Deciding on a concept for a boutique takes a lot of work and imagination. Researching your competition and figuring out what will be profitable can take some time. Your findings will give you insight into how to price your merchandise, which items can be unique to your store, and even how to market your store in your front windows. Finding your own market niches is important and will help you to be successful.
Monthly Archives: November 2011
RETAIL PREP FOR BLACK FRIDAY
It’s finally here! Thanksgiving is right around the corner and it’s time to make those final preparations for the holiday shopping crowds. Many boutiques make their profits for the year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. The biggest challenge can be finding ways to stand out among the competition. Well, because boutiques are not big department stores, you already have the upper hand. Many shoppers will avoid the crowds at all cost.Plus, they are looking for special and unique gifts, which boutiques are known for offering.
BOUTIQUE DECOR FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The holidays can be a magical, yet hectic, time for boutique owners. This is the time of year when you hope to make your profits and try to push to grow your customer base. The busy season can mean extra work, using creative ideas to nurture sales, and using the increased traffic to brand your image. Sometimes, it can get too busy and hectic to concentrate on your image, impressions that you make on customers, and creating interesting displays, but really, this is the time of year when you are going to have the most exposure.This is also when customers have a heightened sense of curiosity, which you can use to your advantage if you try. Doing so could earn you long-term benefits, profits, and a steadily increasing group of customers year after year.