Now, your family and friends are probably really supportive of your consignment or resale shop, but would they think to make (literally, MAKE!) your holiday gift from them…
something for your shop?
Probably not. Unless you steer Santa (more…)
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged customers, promotions, resale shopkeeping, small business on November 19, 2013| 2 Comments »
Now, your family and friends are probably really supportive of your consignment or resale shop, but would they think to make (literally, MAKE!) your holiday gift from them…
Probably not. Unless you steer Santa (more…)
Posted in My Favorite Things, Shopkeeping talk, tagged resale shopkeeping, small business, starting a consignment shop on November 9, 2013| 2 Comments »
The itch to BUY something happens to even the most dedicated resale shopkeepers once in a while. Usually around this time of year, when retail advertising picks up and you think you might just DIE if you don’t get something new, or at least, new-to-you.
But as a professional, dedicated to the continuing success and profit of your consignment, resale or thrift shop, you want to make every splurge count, so here are some ideas of how to satisfy your craving:
(And here’s a couple more ideas to add to the examples in the article: )

This countertop display case gets your most precious smalls right at eye level. Switch displays out weekly.

Hard as it is to believe, some clothing consignment or resale shops don’t know what a foamie is! Keep clothes from slipping off and pad the shoulders of knits, with these covers.
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged customers, holidays, resale shopkeeping, small business, success on November 1, 2013| 1 Comment »
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged advertising, resale shopkeeping, shop local, small business on October 29, 2013|
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged Halloween, resale shopkeeping, small business on October 28, 2013|
Since October is the busy month for most consignment, resale and thrift shops, I bet
And that is: What will I (more…)