Thoughts From A Shop Owner – Creative Kind

With it being the start of the year, many small business owners and retailers are planning their inventory for 2025. Whether you’re running a boutique, an online shop, or a local retail store, your in...

Wholesale trade shows are one of the most exciting and overwhelming events of the year for anyone in the retail industry. Whether it's the Faire Tradeshow, NY NOW, or Shoppe Object, these events serve...

At Creative Kind, we currently sell with both wholesale and consignment partners! Right now, this hybrid strategy allows us to grow, build relationships, and scale without inhibiting our systems. To h...

This is Creative Kind's sixth holiday as a retailer - holy smokes! We've picked up some special strategies for the holidays over the years. We’re excited to share some tried-and-true holiday retail sa...

"What marketing outreach did you find to be the most likely to catch your attention and convert a sale? Trade shows, discounts, mailers, samples, email?" If you're a small business owner, maker, or ar...

Offering workshops, classes, and other experiential offerings can be an incredible boost for brick & mortar shops, whether it's a boutique, coffee shop, or garden center. And it all starts with event ...