Tuesday Tip: Store Opening Supply List

Opening a store is a very exciting prospect, and a lot of work. When opening a store, you want to make sure you have all the essentials. Plus, in today’s economy, you want to make sure you are spending your money efficiently.

Think about the design of your store. What type of décor do you want? Research shelving, display units, fixtures and accessories to decide on a complete look for your store. Select pieces that will coordinate with your logo, merchandise and retail space.

There are certain store supplies that almost any retailer needs, these include:

Different types of stores will obviously need different supplies. For example, a clothing retailer needs to purchase the following items:

Then, don’t forget about commonly overlooked items such as:

We’d like to hear from you! What were the essential supplies you needed when starting out your retail business? Do you have any advice for the first time retailer?

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2 Responses to “Tuesday Tip: Store Opening Supply List”

  1. This is a great resource. There are so many sites out there for retailers, but Store Supply Warehouse seems to have gotten right.

  2. Alan C says:

    Thanks for the tips, I didn’t even think about needing a steamer but that would help me keep my new clothes looking fabulous.

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