Here’s a job definition for a resale shop manager. Sound like you?
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Archive for July, 2011
Think you could fit these shoes?
Posted in Shopkeeping talk on July 16, 2011| 2 Comments »
Recycling creates resale store fixtures!
Posted in 5- Minute Fixes, Shopkeeping talk on July 15, 2011|
I just love to see the imaginative ways folks re-use old pieces… especially when the new version is SO perfect for use in your consignment, resale, or thrift shop to add some flavor and quirkiness.
Like this one: (more…)
How would your logo look on your chest?
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged sea of sameness, small business on July 13, 2011| 1 Comment »
This article is from gaspedal.com, which I read religiously. I’d link directly to that web site, which is Internet Polite Etiquette, but they seem to having some issues today. But do visit, and get their emails… they always make me think about how ideas can be adapted to the resale and consignment industry.
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How to Create a Useful Logo
A great logo is worth (more…)
Snap tags, QR codes, 2D codes, post-click experiences: say what?
Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged advertising, competition, web on July 13, 2011| 2 Comments »
If you’re feeling a little old-school
with those (usually) black-and-white square designs in print advertising, on shop windows or cash registers (I’ve even heard of them on (more…)
Um. You CAN’T?
Posted in Shopkeeping talk on July 12, 2011| 9 Comments »
Walked into a long-standing, totally-average consignment shop today.
VERY sparse. As in Get those extra racks off the FLOOR, girl. Especially, (more…)
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