Planning your own apparel business can become overwhelming. You might get too many suggestions from your family and friends that you end up not knowing where to start. Opening a shopping store for the first time is an exciting venture. You would want to get it right the first time. Here are some of the things that you should check to get the attention of your potential customers.
Reliable Garment Suppliers
It is important that you get a reliable supplier. This will be the heart of your operation. Without good product sourcing, the business will not thrive. New designs and creations will encourage customer visits and improve approval ratings. You should consider having more than one or two suppliers. This way, you will not run out of stocks to display for your customers to choose from.
Note that the location of your shop will dictate the type of apparel you will need to display. For instance, if your location is in the business district, it is expected that your potential customers will be business people. As such, your display will be based on what your customers may consider trendy corporate apparel. Think about this when choosing a supplier.
Attractive Window Display
Once you have your suppliers, you should think about your first window display. Not all passersby will come inside your store and check out your merchandise. That window display will tell potential customers whether your store is worth a closer look. Find a mannequin for sale and plan on how you should dress it up. A mannequin should be easy to come by with a suggestion from your suppliers. Remember, they are not just suppliers. They are also great resources when it comes to getting ideas for good fashion store furniture.
Clothing Racks and Garment Display
Once potential customers come inside your shop, they will inspect your merchandise in hopes of something to their liking. You will need to have several clothing racks to showcase the clothes. Be strategic and maximize the use of your space. For example, different sizes can be folded and put on garment display shelves near a fitting room. This will make it easy for customers who request for another size while trying on outfits.
Slatwall Display
Fashion is not just about apparel. You may want to consider offering bags, hats, and scarves to help customers complete their ensembles. You will need to display bags and hats on a slatwall display so they can be better viewed by perusing customers. Bags can be displayed in the slat wall displays as well. Scarves can also be showcased using your window display adorning the neck of a mannequin.
Full-Length Mirror
Do not forget that your customers would want to fit the clothes and check how they look. If they have any doubts, the sale might not push through. A full-length mirror will make sure that they appreciate your products and help secure the sale for you.
Make the Announcement
Once you have completed the above-mentioned details for your store, do not forget to post photos of your shop location and samples of your products online. A social media account is practically a requirement for any establishment nowadays. Announce the launch of your shop and maybe even create discounts for the first few customers that drop by. If you followed everything on this list, starting your own garment business should be a lot easier.
