{"id":34284,"date":"2022-02-07T10:02:21","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T16:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/?p=34284"},"modified":"2025-02-18T18:50:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T00:50:15","slug":"tips-for-buying-wholesale-inventory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/blog\/tips-for-buying-wholesale-inventory\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for Buying Wholesale Inventory for Boutique Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Buying wholesale inventory is one of the most important jobs of a boutique owner, and it can also be one of the most fun! However, not having a game plan can result in overstock inventory and uninterested customers. Reduce the risk of having leftover inventory with our 6 tips for buying wholesale inventory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always remember, buying wholesale inventory is about INVESTING in something that you are going to turn around and make a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get into our 6 tips for buying wholesale inventory! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-know-your-customers\">1. <strong>Know your customers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t know your customers and who you are buying for, how can you serve them correctly? One way to get a better insight into your customer is by doing customer interviews or surveys. Some good questions to ask include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What are your customers\u2019 needs, wants, and desires?<\/li><li>What are their pain points or frustrations? (Is this something you can offer a solution to? Customers will pay to have their problems solved.)<\/li><li>What sizes do they need?<\/li><li>What fit, feel, and function do they need?<\/li><li>What colors do they love?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, just because you love it doesn&#8217;t mean it is what your customer is looking for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-know-your-options\">2.<strong> Know your options<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many different options for boutique owners wanting to buy wholesale inventory. Great news &#8211; the Hub is working hard on a brand new project created with wholesalers and boutique owners in mind &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/hubventory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hubventory<\/a>! In the meantime, boutique owners have the option of the <a href=\"https:\/\/retailbootcamp.mykajabi.com\/2022-tradeshow-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">various online marketplace and in-person marketplaces<\/a>. Which is better, you ask? We suggest a marriage of the two. There are benefits to both in-person and online wholesale shopping. Going to an in-person market can offer inspiration, relationship building with vendors, and you\u2019ll actually be able to see and feel the quality of the apparel. Major markets can be found in Chicago, New York, Dallas, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Las Angeles, Nashville &#8211; just to name a few!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to keep your customers in mind from tip #1. It\u2019s easy to walk into a market or log onto a wholesale site and get sidetracked by everything they have to offer. Go in with a plan and your customers in mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/BLOG-IG-STORIES-5-576x1024.png\" alt=\"6 Tips for Buying Wholesale Inventory for Boutique Owners\" class=\"wp-image-34287\" width=\"-38\" height=\"-68\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/BLOG-IG-STORIES-5-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/BLOG-IG-STORIES-5-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/BLOG-IG-STORIES-5-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/BLOG-IG-STORIES-5-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/BLOG-IG-STORIES-5-624x1109.png 624w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/BLOG-IG-STORIES-5-600x1067.png 600w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/BLOG-IG-STORIES-5.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-understand-your-vendors-sizing\">3. <strong>Understand your vendors sizing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing is worse than getting excited about an online order only to find out that the sizing isn\u2019t correct. Make sure your customers don\u2019t experience this with your boutique. It\u2019s up to you to provide the right resources for your customer and knowing your vendors sizing is a key step in this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-understand-prepacks\">4.<strong> Understand Prepacks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vendors will most often pre-pack their items. These are packages of one item based on size runs. Common pre-packs include 2-2-2 (2 small, 2 medium, 2 large), or 1-2-2-1 (1 small, 2 medium, 2 large, 1 extra-large). It is up to you to make the best decision with these pre-packs. If you have a number of XL customers, it wouldn\u2019t make sense to order a 2-2-2 pre-pack. Likely, if your customer base is primarily small-sized, it wouldn&#8217;t make sense to order a 1-2-2-1 pack. Lot\u2019s of numbers here, but this is a crucial part in making sure you aren\u2019t left with overstock and buying what your customers actually need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4660AE188158-1-851x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"6 Tips for Buying Wholesale Inventory for Boutique Owners\" class=\"wp-image-34288\" width=\"578\" height=\"695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4660AE188158-1-851x1024.jpeg 851w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4660AE188158-1-249x300.jpeg 249w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4660AE188158-1-768x925.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4660AE188158-1-624x751.jpeg 624w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4660AE188158-1-600x722.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4660AE188158-1.jpeg 1255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-keep-minimums-in-mind\">5. <strong>Keep Minimums in Mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important thing to keep in mind before purchasing from a vendor is minimums. Each vendor works differently, so make sure you ask about this. Some brands require a minimum dollar amount spent, while others require a minimum number of pre-packs bought. Is this something you can afford, or is it just that one sweater you fell in love with? The majority of the time, it is not worth it to break the bank to meet that minimum requirement for that one item. This is a huge red flag and will result in leftover inventory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-price-for-profit\">6.<strong> Price for Profit&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is easy to get caught up in a pricing bubble while wholesale shopping. When you are shopping around, the first thing you should ask yourself when you find something is \u2018what will my customer pay for this?\u2019 Once you\u2019ve decided on a price, and only then, turn that pricetag around. If the wholesale price is justifiable and can offer you a good ROI (return on investment), you\u2019re good to go! If there isn\u2019t a gap between your ideal retail price and the wholesale price, it might not be a good option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-free-download-more-tips-on-how-to-buy-wholesale\">FREE DOWNLOAD &#8211; More Tips on How to Buy Wholesale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a science to knowing how to buy wholesale clothing for your boutique. There are plenty of apparel markets and online vendors you can go to, but knowing where and who to buy wholesale clothing from is key. This free download will go over the key tips for buying wholesale for your boutique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/retailbootcamp.mykajabi.com\/howtobuywholesale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I want more tips! <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Jjy53ctyRqeg2EnT6g4E_FreebieCourse_Graphics_3_-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41752\" width=\"-121\" height=\"-68\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Jjy53ctyRqeg2EnT6g4E_FreebieCourse_Graphics_3_-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Jjy53ctyRqeg2EnT6g4E_FreebieCourse_Graphics_3_-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Jjy53ctyRqeg2EnT6g4E_FreebieCourse_Graphics_3_-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Jjy53ctyRqeg2EnT6g4E_FreebieCourse_Graphics_3_-624x351.png 624w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Jjy53ctyRqeg2EnT6g4E_FreebieCourse_Graphics_3_-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Jjy53ctyRqeg2EnT6g4E_FreebieCourse_Graphics_3_.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you loved our article on 6 Tips for Buying Wholesale Inventory for Boutique Owners. 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