Boutique Retailing 101 – Providing Value

As the owner of a retail fashion business, I getjewelry, hats or a basic black handbag!
asked all the time, what truly sets extraordinaryIn fashion, we find customers look for traditional,
retailers apart from the multitude of boutiquestructured looks that feature ultra luxurious
owners that fail each year - trendy tops,designs that absolutely nail the fashion trends of
accessories, and sizes for all body types (all)!! the moment.  At we are very fortunate to be
The boutique retailers that fail all seem to haveable to carry so many incredible brands like Sinful,
one thing in common, a complete disconnect fromAffliction, Xtreme Couture, Melie Bianco Handbags,
their customers and how fashion needs to workDe Leis Crystal Hoodies, and so many more that
in their lives.  This is especially true in the toughcustomers can always find something online or in
economic times that we face today whenour flagship store that fits their tastes. 
customers have to make their budget stretchAdditionally, we have found that it is important to
further than ever. create our own Be Envied…items with unique,
In tough economic times, value is the mostone of a kind brands, like Envy Tops, Stash 129
important factor.  Please notice that I saidClothing,  A.B. Niccoli Jewelry.  These are items
“value” and not just “price”that just drive our clients and competitors crazy
because more factors go into having a customerforcing strangers to ask where they bought the
purchase a fashion item.  Is your boutiquecool tops, It Jeans, Spanx, rhinestone hats, and
business providing versatile items so thatother trendy fashion accessories.
consumers can mix with other accessories toNow that we’ve focused so much on
create multiple outfits? Our sales people provideversatility and value, we can also say that we
knowledge and suggestions to customers to showhave unbeatable prices that help move
how versatile a new black tee can be with amerchandise; this will make your boutique
Peace Scarf and the right Melie Bianco Handbag. successful.  At we sell so much merchandise that
Are your sales people then showing yourour manufacturers provide the best pricing to us
customers how the same new Sinful Teethat we choose to pass along the savings to our
combined with an inspirational Serenity Braceletcustomers.  Furthermore, manufacturers come
and an Ed Hardy Handbag is a completelyto us first to preview their new items so you our
different look?  We sell an experience, not justcustomers can be assured to be on top of the
the latest Men’s Affliction Top, with the goaltrends before all of your friends.  These
of building a relationship with our customers thatrelationships with our fashion partners means that
bring them back when they just can’t figureyou can find the latest Sinful, Affliction, Melie
out what gift to buy for their friends or what toBianco, rhinestone cross shirts, inspirational jewelry
wear for that Saturday night date. We helpor any other accessories  of interest on our site,
people create an experience when shopping foror at our flagship store in Colorado, in the best
men’s clothing, women’s plus size clothing,and widest selection that will fit all body shapes.