From Goodwill to Grunge
From Goodwill to Grunge

Author: Jennifer Le Zotte

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2017-02-02

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 1469631911

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In this surprising new look at how clothing, style, and commerce came together to change American culture, Jennifer Le Zotte examines how secondhand goods sold at thrift stores, flea markets, and garage sales came to be both profitable and culturally influential. Initially, selling used goods in the United States was seen as a questionable enterprise focused largely on the poor. But as the twentieth century progressed, multimillion-dollar businesses like Goodwill Industries developed, catering not only to the needy but increasingly to well-off customers looking to make a statement. Le Zotte traces the origins and meanings of "secondhand style" and explores how buying pre-owned goods went from a signifier of poverty to a declaration of rebellion. Considering buyers and sellers from across the political and economic spectrum, Le Zotte shows how conservative and progressive social activists--from religious and business leaders to anti-Vietnam protesters and drag queens--shrewdly used the exchange of secondhand goods for economic and political ends. At the same time, artists and performers, from Marcel Duchamp and Fanny Brice to Janis Joplin and Kurt Cobain, all helped make secondhand style a visual marker for youth in revolt.

The Abc's of Starting A Boutique Business
The Abc's of Starting A Boutique Business

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Publisher: Brittany Cole

Published: 2024-03-01

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13:

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Embark on your boutique journey with confidence! As a seasoned entrepreneur who's navigated the ups and downs of starting a business, I understand the challenges you may face. That's why I've compiled a comprehensive guide to help you overcome obstacles and thrive in the fashion industry. In "The Abc's of Starting A Boutique Business," you'll find invaluable insights gleaned from years of experience. Say goodbye to endless hours of scouring the internet for reliable suppliers – this book delivers a curated list of over a hundred wholesale suppliers, meticulously vetted by leading e-commerce boutiques. From women's and children's clothing to shoes, swimsuits, and accessories, you'll discover a diverse range of high-quality products to stock your boutique shelves. But that's not all – I've gone the extra mile to provide you with a sample layout for over 20 of my preferred suppliers, saving you time and effort in the planning process. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned veteran looking to expand your product offerings, this guide has something for everyone. Empower yourself with the knowledge and resources you need to thrive in the competitive world of fashion retail. Let "The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Boutique" be your roadmap to success. Start your journey today and watch your boutique dreams become a reality.

Consignment Shop Confidential
Consignment Shop Confidential

Author: Peggy Ann

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2012-08-30

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 147726101X

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This is a journey of a true Texas Drama Queen and her new business venture. These short stories will make you laugh and they will make you cry as you read about everyday events in a Ladies Consignment Shop. This is a husband/wife team that came out of retirement to start this little shop. They had been hammered financially by the Great Recession or as Peggy Ann calls it, The OMG Bush fiasco. She has a colorful vocabulary when it comes to politics or sharing her opinion. You will hear her husband, Ira say, I worked for IBM for thirty years so I could retire and help operate a ladies consignment shop. The ladies, young and old, love him and you will read how gracefully he handles some of the obnoxious old ladies, as he puts it. Peggy Ann on the other hand, deals with her problem customers using her strong Texas upbringing and a little of her gritty language. All this makes for Never a dull moment. Cover and illustrations by Rebecca Madden Design Sarasota, Florida Dedication of these Short Stories to Our Customers who have made these stories possible.

Iced Chiffon
Iced Chiffon

Author: Duffy Brown

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-10-02

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1101611529

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There’s always something to gossip about in Savannah, Georgia, and Reagan Summerside always seems to be in the middle of it. She’s busy enough running her consignment shop, The Prissy Fox, with her vivacious Auntie KiKi, but now the gossip—and the sales—are about to pick up after a gruesome discovery… Reagan’s messy divorce has left her with nothing but a run-down Victorian and a bunch of designer clothes. Strapped for cash, Reagan makes use of the two things she has left, turning the first floor of her home into a consignment shop and filling it with the remnants of her rich-wife wardrobe. Thanks to his cunning lawyer Walker Boone, her ex got everything else, including the Lexus—not to mention a young blond cupcake. When Reagan finds the cupcake dead in the Lexus, she’s determined to beat Boone to finding the murderer. As it turns out, the gossip fiends flooding Reagan’s shop will give her a lot more than just their unwanted clothes—they have information more precious than a vintage Louis Vuitton…

Starting an Online Business For Dummies®
Starting an Online Business For Dummies®

Author: Greg Holden

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-06-15

Total Pages: 553

ISBN-13: 0470640995

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The nuts-and-bolts for building your own online business and making it succeed Is there a fortune in your future? Start your own online business and see what happens. Whether you're adding an online component to your current bricks-and-mortar or hoping to strike it rich with your own online startup, the sixth edition of this popular and practical guide can help. Find out how to identify a market need, handle promotion, choose Web hosting services, set up strong security, pop up prominently in search engine rankings, and more. The book explores the hottest business phenomenon today—social media marketing—with full coverage of Twitter, Facebook, blogs, and other technologies that are now firmly part of the online business landscape. Dives into all aspects of starting and establishing an online business, including the very latest big trends Highlights business issues that are of particular concern to online businesses Reveals how to identify a market need, handle promotion, choose Web hosting services, set up strong security, pop up prominently in search engine rankings, and more Covers the hottest social media marketing opportunities, including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and blogs Shows you specific types and examples of successful online businesses Provides the latest on B2B Web site suppliers, such as AliBaba.com Build a better online business from the ground up, starting with Starting an Online Business For Dummies, 6th Edition!