Scaling Retail Blog
The fashion retail world is an exciting one – however, for new fashion startups, it can also be a daunting one if you are just starting up your brand. And while some of the business can be rather “learn as you go”, it is a lot more comfortable to enter the business armed with knowledge…
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Recently, an interesting conversation with a young business owner brought some important ideas to mind when it comes to the trials brick-and-mortar retailers often face. She was in the process of opening up a new lingerie store in the Midwest, and when we asked her how things were going, what her first collections looked like,…
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Is your e-commerce store optimized for success? And, how can you tell? In this post, we’ll take a closer look at how to make data analytics more meaningful with six Shopify KPI’s that are frequently overlooked. When harnessed, these metrics can make a significant impact on startup fashion brands and generate successful sales over time.…
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Startup fashion brands are often so focused on trying to get sales and looking at marketing strategies that they lose sight of the various metrics that go along with that. With proper analysis, these metrics of your brand’s Shopify Platform can make a huge impact and generate sales over time. While most clothing startups are…
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Body positivity has become a significant trend with online clothing startups, with inspiring brands like Chromat, Universal Standard, and Sela Fit at the forefront. As you find yourself considering if your brand should join the movement, there are a few crucial elements to consider first. Much like the backlash received by the greenwashing movement, size…
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Size inclusivity has become a recent trend in the last few years. Similarly to the green-washing movement, it’s starting to get a bit of notoriety and backlash. It’s no longer enough for a brand to just claim they’re size-inclusive – the same goes for claiming sustainability. So what does it actually take? Case Study – Chromat…
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Content production for social media may seem pretty straightforward- take photos, upload them online… however, high quality results require a lot more consideration and time. The really beautiful social media platforms that fashion brands adore take so much more time, thoughtfulness, and planning than is often considered. 1. The Editorial Calendar The editorial calendar is…
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One of the greatest hurdles in establishing a worthwhile, engaging and reliable social media presence is producing enough content. Many brand owners go into business assuming they can just share photos from their e-commerce shoots, repost other people’s images and share some behind-the-scenes photos and videos. The truth is it’s not enough and it won’t…
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It’s easy to start a fashion brand from the position of designing clothes that you like. Creative entrepreneurs often ask themselves: “If there are collections or products I feel largely inclined to make for myself, why not start a business around them?” While you may find a niche market in the direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce space,…
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We filmed a video on growing your global distribution through your wholesale accounts. This blog post serves to take those concepts even further, with an in-depth wholesale strategy you can start to put into motion today… 1. Show in Paris Market to Reach the World. Paris is a major hot spot right now- it is…
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