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Learn A Lot by Looking: Displays & Security

September 19, 2016 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

Kate once again, out and about, coming across some cool ideas for resale and consignment shops.

This time, it was at a shop on AMI, which Florida-beach lovers will recognize as the initials of Anna Maria Island, and a long-time store, Mister Roberts Resortwear (just the name tells you how long this shop’s been in business…)

Here’s what I snapped a pic of: their screen-door earring display.

Earring display with a twist that cuts down on theft, on the AuntieKate.wordpress.com blog

Well, yes, you’re thinking, but we’ve seen this before, Kate, so what’s the deal? The deal is: these earrings are not easily shoplifted. Look closer:

Auntie Kate shows you how these earrings won't be easily shoplifted.

See? The earring cards aren’t hung on the screening… they’re attached via Swiftach loops to a wire, so snatch-and-grabbers will go home, thankfully, empty-pocketed.

Thanks to Mister Roberts Resortwear for allowing me to share this idea with you. If you’re on AMI, their address is 5330 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach FL (no, they didn’t name he town after Auntie Kate LOL)

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Those pesky skinny mannequins

September 16, 2016 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

Have you ever tried to put together a great outfit on a mannequin… only to have the belt droop like a over-washed 1980’s sweater?

Solution:

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You know 2 things about me…

September 15, 2016 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

Kate helps consignment, resale, and thrift shops succeed

No, Kate’s not a Galactic Roller Derby Queen. Alas.

There’s 2 things that consignment, resale, and thrift shopkeepers know about me (just in case you don’t know me, click here)

One, I insist price tags with printed markdowns are detrimental to your long-range business profit

and Two, I always warn that across-the-board shop-wide markdowns are quite iffy.

But there’s one thing that you may not associate with me, and that’s that

I  want even those who ignore my advice to succeed. Yes, you there, with the price tags with printed markdowns, this idea is specifically for you:

I know, sometimes A: Your shop is simply TOO FULL; B: You might need to goose shoppers to get them buying; and C: It might be fun to reward your shoppers with an unexpected savings event. Therefore, I wanted to share this idea from a consignment peer.

If you need a markdown gimmick, try Take the Next Markdown on the tickets.

Use it as a same-day, one-day incentive on your social media, or announce it late Friday evening for the weekend. Another way to use this idea? As a coupon/ reward voucher “good for the Next Markdown on the ticket, limit 4 items”. *

Would this work for you? It would? You mean you’re actually listening to Auntie Kate for a change? Cooool.

 

*Why that “limit 4 items”? You’d be amazed how many folks will actually BUY 4 items when they get a voucher/ coupon like that… and if it didn’t say that, they’d stop at one.

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Falling for luscious windows

September 12, 2016 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

Fall is the only season that comes with its own color palette. That makes it super easy to have stunning windows in September, October and November! Some visual treats from our Pinterest:

This idea, one of TGtbT’s most popular pins, is easy to do, and would look just as yummy in a hard-goods shop as in a fashion shop:

Got a chalkboard? Give your clientele a reason to make multiple purchases!

I love graphic displays in upscale shops:

Here are those birch trunks in use, with twigs added with white window markers:

If you doubt your artistic talent, or if you prefer a whimsical look:

And this idea, to lead into your Halloween costume promotion:

Need more on creating luscious displays all year long? The Big Book of Window Displays is here for you.

window-displays-2Affordable, time-effective ways to DIY your own “Windows Worth a Thousand Words.” Read about
* what windows can do for your bottom line
* how to learn (for free!) from the professionals
* ready-made themes for every week of the year
* our famous 77 Suggestions for Super Windows plus Display Ideas from A to Z* …and even where to start if you don’t have an artistic bone in your body!
Includes a 10-point checklist and ideas from shopkeepers like you!

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Deja Vuesday: Hire Right

September 6, 2016 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

After all, some Auntie Kate messages are, ahem, Too Good to be Threw!

Click the image for more Deja Vuesday posts that are too good to be threw from TGtbT.com

Deja Vuesday

where you can visit a gently-used, blog post in case you missed it the first time. It’s even better the second time around.

Staffing is always a challenge in any sort of retail, but even more so in resale retail. But it could be slightly less of a challenge if Continue Reading »

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