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Running 2-Day Online and In-Person Stock Clearance Events with Katy Christie-Miller

eCommerce MasterPlan · with Katy Christie-Miller · 26 min

Summary

Unlock new revenue streams and protect brand value by strategically liquidating excess inventory through online and in-person clearance events, even within a 2-day timeframe. Learn how to leverage technology, engage communities, and integrate charitable initiatives for maximum impact and sell-through.

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Themes

brand strategycommunity buildingevent marketinginventory management

Topics covered

brand protection during clearancecharitable donations for overstockin-person retail event managementmaximizing sell-through ratesmembership building for sales eventsonline sales events managementshopify for clearance eventsstock clearance event strategyteam building and management for eventstechnology in physical retail eventsturning remnant/returned stock into cash

Episode description

Katy Christie-Miller has been providing leading brands in fashion, homeware, sports, leisure and retail with branded, high-quality warehouse clearance events for 20 years.Katy specialises in helping retailers turn remnant or returned stock into cash, while protecting their core brand values. Two years ago she launched Finders Keepers Club to bring the same concept online. The Finders Keepers Club operates via a Shopify store and already has over 10,000 members and is doing at least 2 sales events a month.In this episode we discuss:How to run your own short-term stock clearance eventsWhy you should include charities in your overstock distribution Leveraging technology for in-person sales, such as the SumUp Card ReaderHow to make sure everything sells at a 2 day eventA great system for building a teamFind out more about Treyd at https://ecmp.info/treyd ...This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/ --- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here:

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about brand strategy?
Implement 2-day online and in-person clearance events as a rapid and effective method for inventory liquidation, minimizing storage costs and quickly generating cash flow.
What does this episode say about community building?
Leverage platforms like Shopify to create exclusive online clearance clubs, building a loyal membership base (like Finders Keepers Club's 10,000+ members) for recurring sales opportunities.
What does this episode say about event marketing?
Safeguard brand reputation during clearance by offering high-quality events and potentially partnering with charities for overstock distribution, turning surplus into a positive brand association.
What does this episode say about inventory management?
Utilize mobile payment solutions like SumUp Card Reader for seamless transactions at in-person events, optimizing the checkout experience and increasing sales efficiency.
What does this episode say about brand strategy?
Develop a robust pre-event strategy that includes targeted marketing and precise inventory management to ensure maximum sell-through within the tight 2-day event window.

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