This weeks Small Business Spotlight is glamjulz, a business I've been a customer of for over 10 years. It never ceases to amaze me when wearing one of their hand made pieces, someone will always comment on it and ask me where its from. glamjulz was started by Monica Graves in 2000, first as a… Continue reading Show The World Your Sparkle with glamjulz
Author: Christina Wallaert
I have always enjoyed finding unique things to buy that no one else has. Most of those types of things tend to come from smaller companies or brands so in the past I would write about all these great things on my blog Not a Shopaholic. This blog picks up from where I left off on that one as well expands on it to discuss trends and my comments and thoughts on industry news.
I can't wait to share all this info with you. I hope it is as much fun to read as it is to write. Thanks for joining me.
DAUB – Canadian Made, Sustainable Clothing for Everyday
I first discovered DAUB at the One of a Kind show and wrote my first blog post on them in 2014. Back then, the collection consisted mostly of active wear and seamless panties (which are the best I've ever owned). The brand has evolved since then by adding everyday wardrobe basics and a flagship store… Continue reading DAUB – Canadian Made, Sustainable Clothing for Everyday
How to Manage Your Product Assortment Through Economic Challenges
The news is full of doom and gloom right now about recession and inflation and what impact it will have on spending habits. Predictions on how it will impact holiday shopping this year have been circulating for weeks now. In Canada, it is estimated holiday spending could be down this year as much as 17%*… Continue reading How to Manage Your Product Assortment Through Economic Challenges
Diary of a Coffee Connoisseur
One of my favourite brands of coffee has always been Van Houtte. Last year I had a craving and went on a hunt for it. It had been a number of years since I had it. Our closest grocery store doesn't carry it so I kind of forgot about it. The assortment for Van Houtte… Continue reading Diary of a Coffee Connoisseur
What do marketplaces mean for Buyers
With every major retailer adding a marketplace to their website, what does this mean for people who work in Buying? Are they going to be needed in the future? Or is this a role that will cease to exist in a few years, if not sooner. With marketplaces becoming a standard business practice for every… Continue reading What do marketplaces mean for Buyers
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