Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged christmas, holidays, perceived value on December 17, 2009| 3 Comments »
By now, it’s the time and frustration factor. They want/ need/ are obligated to find the “perfect gift” and they simply can’t. They think. But maybe they have overlooked your resale or consignment or thrift shop. A subject line in your broadcast email, your Facebook or Twitter, could open a few eyes.
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Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged christmas, holidays, promotions on December 5, 2009| 4 Comments »
Tucking an extra in your customers’ shopping bags is a nice gesture anytime, and especially during the holidays. It shows appreciation…and builds word-of-mouth. That’s the shop that put a little something in my bag I was telling you about.
Maybe a prewrapped candy cane with your biz card tied on with a bit of ribbon? An added touch that creates a touch of loyalty to your personable shop: Writing Happy Holidays & signing your card on the back.
Who knows, this might even turn into a every-holiday tradition for your shop, and your customers.
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged christmas, holidays, sea of sameness on December 1, 2009| 3 Comments »
You know the horrid, horrid waste in gift-wrap overindulgence? (If not, 
go here.)
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged christmas, holidays, promotions, Thrift on November 29, 2009| 3 Comments »
What’s so great about consignment shops? Why does your town treasure your business? And how can we activate those reasons to turn our shops and our customers into a gift that helps our community?
Posted in Kate's Must-Sees, Shopkeeping talk, tagged christmas, holidays on November 21, 2009| 2 Comments »
Need a holiday poster for your consignment, resale, thrift shop?Here’s one for you, from me, to wish you a happy holiday and a Merry Thrifty one too!
Download the full-size file at TGtbT.com as a .jpg or a PDF. Print it out. Use it wherever you choose: windows, door, dressing rooms, in sign holders in your NWT gift swing shop.
Heck, it would make a terrific postcard too, wouldn’t it? Even printed out on glossy paper as a cover to your press release kit about shopping resale for the season. Please leave the HTC address on it to acknowledge our industry site as the creator of this gift to you.
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