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Kaari K. By Stephanie Sandoval Thad Sandow Lisa Schaeffer. Background. Researched how to open boutique store, books, previous buying experience Took one year to find location Need for the store in Corvallis Called desired vendors to request merchandise. Merchandise. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Background
Researched how to open boutique store, books, previous buying experience
Took one year to find location
Need for the store in Corvallis
Called desired vendors to request merchandise
Merchandise
Top Brands: Seven Jeans, Citizens of Humanity, Juicy Couture
Limited men’s merchandise
Market Cost x 2.2
Store Location
128 SW 3rd St.
Corvallis Downtown
Hidden location
Near the riverfront
S.W.O.T.
Strengths– One-on-one service– Willing to try and meet demand– Trendsetter, keeps up on latest fashions– Variety of fits within brands– Expanding into men’s
S.W.O.T.
Weaknesses– Expensive because of designer labels– Not much foot traffic– Store feels empty– Limited advertising for men– No Website
S.W.O.T.
Opportunities– Website linked to store– Special Events– In-store expansion– Large market to expand
• Sororities• College women
Advertising
Relies mostly on word of mouth
Tried many things such as Gazette Times, Barometer, TV, and Radio
Website in progress
Possibly booth in the MU quad
TV clip
Expansion
Small store with in-store expansion
Another store in small town
Looking to expand clothing lines– Celebrities– Magazines– TV– Internet