Over on Facebook, there’s been a discussion amongst consignment, resale, and thrift shopkeepers about Frequent Buyer Cards and electronic loyalty programs. I was particularly struck by Patty’s remark:
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Word of Mouth… get yourself in her purse!
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged promotions, word of mouth on May 16, 2012 | 4 Comments »
Promotional Events for your Consignment, Resale, or Thrift Shop
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged promotions, sea of sameness on March 11, 2012 | 2 Comments »
When’s the last time you had an honest-to-goodness, word-of-mouth-worthy promotion in your shop? Maybe now, with
Are most of your customers women? Do they support other women?
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged promotions, small business, Thrift on March 1, 2012 | 3 Comments »
Are most of your customers women? Do they support other women? If so, you might wish to encourage them do so, using your consignment or resale shop to help. March 8 is International Women’s Day. Not a lot of
Random Notes on Superbowl Sunday and Consignment
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, Used Stuff in the News, tagged Products for the Professional Resaler, promotions, resale shopkeeping on January 22, 2012 | 1 Comment »
I am not a televised-football fan. I couldn’t even tell you what teams are in the Superbowl this year… or even whether it’s “Superbowl” or “SuperBowl” or “Super Bowl”… but I am a very big fan of
I {heart} Valentine’s Day all year long in consignment & resale!
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged customers, holidays, promotions on January 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Can you think of a holiday better suited to consignment, thrift and resale shops than Valentine’s Day? After all, don’t ALL of your customers always say
What If… you could jump-start your shop’s 2012 business?
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged promotions, resale shopkeeping on January 3, 2012 | 1 Comment »
What If… you thought of your consignment, resale, or thrift shop just a little differently in 2012? Would your shop be more successful? More fun to run? Would you find unexpected supporters and fervid fans if you just approached things a tiny bit differently? This week we’ll present a few What Ifs for you to [...]
Make 2012 a banner year for your consignment, resale, or thrift store
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged promotions, resale shopkeeping on December 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Find out what we can be celebrating…
Planning tool for consignment, resale, and thrift shops for 2012
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged Products for the Professional Resaler, promotions, small business on December 17, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Hi Kate, I thought I would pass this along. It’s a calendar that lists every holiday, event, awareness, cause, etc. that can possibly be thought of. It’s a great tool for those of us who like to plan specials, sales, and promo’s around certain times of the year, or for a head’s up about having [...]
Good karma t-shirts: Good for your thrift shop’s cause?
Posted in Not-for-Profit Resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged promotions, Thrift on November 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Saw this UNICEF idea, and immediately thought of all the NFP thrift stores I have worked with. One of their greatest challenges is bringing their cause’s needs to the forefront, having buying customers understand that the profits of the store go for very specific help. That’s the idea behind the $300,000 t-shirt. Can’t you just [...]
Give your customers the GIFT of guilt-free splurging
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged promotions, small business on November 27, 2011 | 4 Comments »
“Guilt-Free Splurging” Get them to open up their purses…because you are helping a good cause! Okay, this post requires a bit of work on your part…and a bit of cost as well. What started
It’s a Classic.
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged mailing list, promotions, sea of sameness on November 14, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Yes, I know that you’ve heard that statement too many times. Most often voiced by consignors or suppliers who want you to accept the moth-eaten Villager wool suit from 1979, or non-profit volunteer pricers who insist the beribboned goose cookie jar is worth at least $15…. but
Deja Vuesday: A holiday promo you shouldn’t resist.
Posted in Deja Vuesday, Not-for-Profit Resale, Shopkeeping talk, Used Stuff in the News, tagged christmas, holidays, promotions on October 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The holidays are all about giving, right? And as a consignment, resale or thrift store, you
What to do with 75 pink bras?
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, Used Stuff in the News, tagged promotions on October 13, 2011 | 5 Comments »
Turn them into a community fundraiser… and a consignment shop
Ready to go back to school for the sake of your business? Do it 24/7, free.
Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged advertising, promotions, resale shopkeeping on September 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Some free classes you can take on your own time to develop some great advertising for your shop: Shooting Promo videos (and don’t miss
“Guilt-Free Splurging”
Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged promotions, small business, Thrift on August 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Get them to open up their purses…because you are helping a good cause! Wouldn’t Guilt-Free Splurging make a great
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