How to Open a Hip Hop Clothing Store

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If you want to start a hip hop clothing shop, you will need to develop a business plan. As the name of the store implies, you will be selling hip hop clothing and accessories.

You can sell clothes for women, men, and children. You can start with a local as well as an online hip hop clothing store.

How to Open a Hip Hop Clothing Store Locally and Online

A hip hop clothing store is similar to that of an urban clothing shop but the only difference is that you will not be focusing on designer clothes. As the name of the store implies, you will be selling hip hop clothing and accessories. You can sell clothes for women, men, and children. Among the accessories that you can sell are athletic shoes, flats, sunglasses, bags, purses, cologne, perfume, watches, and jewelry. All these items can be purchased from a reputed supplier or wholesaler and the best place to find them is online.

You can start with a local as well as an online hip hop clothing store. By doing so, you can access a larger market base. Aside from local customers, you can also sell clothing to other people from different places. If you start with a business plan, you will find it easier to address the different elements of the business. After the plan, you can now apply for a business license. You can easily win the trust and confidence of customers if yours is a legitimate business. Choosing an ideal location should be next on your list and it should be somewhere that is easily accessible to the public.

The Essentials

You will need some hangers, clothes racks, shelves, furniture, and fixtures for the clothing store. These things can be purchased online as well where you can take advantage of great deals and discounts. You can even buy the used ones that are still in great condition and you can use the extra money for buying other essentials. Arrange for the phone lines and utilities because you need them in your daily business operations. When you’ve purchased all the things needed in the store, you can now decorate the interiors. Outside, you can place a banner or a billboard for the name of your store.

Hire the needed employees. For new businesses, you can hire 2-5 employees and determine the suitable salary for each. Don’t offer a high salary and instead, just stick with the minimum wage. Check the background of your employees and make sure that they can be trusted. Think of creative ways to attract customers. You can hold a simple opening party and you can offer a slightly lower introductory price. After some time, you can now increase the price of the merchandise to a level where you can earn decent profits. Work hard in advertising the business and on the opening day, customers will surely come to your big day.

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9 Comments

Baptista Cubaia said on March 21, 2011
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Moon said on November 18, 2012
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honore said on August 4, 2014
Hey, I would like to open a hip hop clothing, in Edmonton, Alberta in Canada there is a lot of potential please would u give me some tips
Edwin said on October 29, 2015
I would like to know the total estimated cost for the whole venture and suppliers who do sell hip hop clothing, i would like to start one in India, Mumbai
Tawanna Robinson said on November 17, 2015
I would like to start a hip hop clothing store in Orlando Florida
Anisha said on January 19, 2016
I would like to know the total estimated cost for the whole venture and suppliers who do sell hip hop clothing, i would like to start one in India,trivandrum
apiwe said on May 25, 2016
great staff, i swear this is going to help me a lot although i feel like i need more. hip-hop in south africa is growing and very fast. if you guys have more advice for me please get in touch with me and until we chat again. port elizabeth south africa.
lungisani said on December 23, 2016
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How to Open a Hip Hop Clothing Store