We’re very proud of all the work we are doing to elevate the handmade industry. As part of our ongoing efforts, we’ve recently launched a column in partnership with Smart Retailer magazine. This allows us to talk about the unique challenges and opportunities represented by the handmade industry. The articles themselves are for subscribers only […]
Category: Retail Business
Sell Your Designs: 9 Retail Business Strategies for Handmade Jewelry Shop Owners%3$s>
Selling your homemade jewelry to others sounds like a business dream come true for a lot of people. But the realities of managing a business can get in the way of what you love and make it hard to make the enterprise a success. That’s why you need to know the right retail business strategies […]
10 Reasons Why You Should Be Buying Hand-Crafted Goods%3$s>
In a study looking at the handmade shopping habits of consumers, nearly one-third of respondents said that they’ve purchased hand-crafted products “many times.” 40% said they’ve bought a handmade product at least once or twice. If you’re not one of these people, you may be wondering what the big deal is over buying a hand-crafted […]
Store Design Tips from the Pros: How to Set up Your Boutique Retail Store%3$s>
It sometimes looks like online retail is the only way to attract customers. But when it comes to boutiques, people still love to feel the fabric and try clothes on before they buy. Retail sales hit $5.7 trillion in 2017 and with the right store design idea, you can be part of that success in 2019. Enticing customers […]
How to Make Your Independent Retail Business Stand Out%3$s>
According to the Harvard Business Review, every independent retailer needs to consider the customer’s end-to-end journey in order to reap the highest profits. Focusing solely on the touch points along their journey is not sufficient to keep customers coming back for more. Read on for our 8 best practices to maximize your customer satisfaction (and […]
Quick restocks in time for the holidays!%3$s>
Now that the craziness of the Black Friday weekend has passed it’s time to look ahead to the rest of the holiday season – but if you’re like most shop owners you probably are looking for something that can arrive quickly so you can sell them before the end of the year. Never fear! We […]
Deck the Halls with Stockabl Makers%3$s>
The holiday’s are already upon us but it’s not too late to stock up on the ornaments and other holiday decor your shoppers are looking for! Check out our list of makers who are creating interesting and beautiful ornaments – something is sure to inspire your customers! And the best part? Most vendors can ship […]
Try A New Maker With A Starter Pack%3$s>
Sourcing products from a new brand can be time consuming – which items should you add? What sells well? What looks good on the shelf together? (Cover image:Â Cynla Greeting Cards starter packs $100) Our makers have put together super convenient collections we call “Starter Packs” to help make it easier to try out a new […]
Makers Offering Free Shipping in September%3$s>
Have you heard the news? Many of our awesome makers are offering free shipping in celebration of the launch of Stockabl, and lots of them offer free shipping year round! Check out this list for more details (including the coupon code to use if needed) and links to their shop. You’ll want to bookmark this […]