Handmade wholesalers are selling more than ever before, especially over the last few years. And that’s because of one thing: convenience! Platforms like Faire, Tundra, Abound, and Handshake make it easy and efficient for store owners to buy wholesale from handmade artists. These platforms have easy online access, transparent terms, a quick payment system, and…

There are shops of all sizes in the Savvy Shopkeeper community, but one of the largest clocks in at 12,000 square feet!  Christy started out in a smaller retail space of 4,000 square feet before expanding to her current location, plus storage container and warehouse space for extra inventory. In today’s interview, Christy shares why…

Opening one brick-and-mortar store can be challenging enough, but today’s Shopkeeper Story comes from a member of Master Shopkeepers that owns four with more on the way! Jennifer is also the co-owner of The Curious Bear, The Crest Home & Little Luxe Baby. Jennifer always knew that she wanted to run her own business. When…

Many of the shopkeepers we’ve interviewed have been in Master Shopkeepers for a year or more. Bren, though, is a newer Master Shopkeepers member and a new shop owner. She opened Plantstay in Gainesville, Florida just seven months ago!   After working in marketing for companies big and small, Bren knew she wanted to venture…

After sharing four shopkeeper stories last year, I’m excited to highlight four more incredible shopkeepers from the Savvy Shopkeeper community.  First up is Miriam, owner of Coco Jolie in Engelwood, New Jersey. Miriam always loved creating in the kitchen but found herself in two other careers before going back to culinary school.  She shared the…

Running a retail store is all about connecting with your customers. One of the best ways to do that is through a retail brand photoshoot! With masks on our faces in-store, the connection we make through digital channels is more important than ever.  Last week, I did a brand photoshoot for Savvy Shopkeeper. I’ve done…