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As you're working hard to stock your stores for the upcoming seasons, it might be helpful to review the Fall/Winter 2015 trends. Regardless of how trend-conscious your customers may or may not be, the … read more

In this new series, of posts, I want to address the unique challenges and opportunities related to buying for a small boutique. As many of you know, a small boutique cannot realistically compete with … read more

Unfortunately, returns are simply a fact of life in the retail industry. However, they don't always have to be a bad thing. Try to view every return as an opportunity to provide an excellent customer … read more

Well, it's officially springtime! Though we all love spring and summer, it can be more difficult to sell knitwear in these months than during the busy fall and holiday seasons. But with a little study … read more

Now that we've made it one month into 2015, it's time for the new year in retail to begin. As you know, January and February can be a weird time for stores. After Christmas, customers rush in looking … read more