Workshop replay: Tariffs roundtable with our members, March 2025
Tariffs are here and it's time to pivot — our members get together to talk strategy for communicating with confused customers, and what to do about reduced consumer spending when you run a vintage shop
Tariffs for items being shipped to the United States are officially in effect.
There is a tangible shift in the air as countries navigate their new trade relationships with the U.S., and in sales data among vintage shop owners.
In this March check-in, we deal with the reality on the ground. We clarify the confusing status of the de minimis exemption [ed note: it was still in effect at the time of this recording] and discuss how to reassure U.S. buyers who might be hesitant to hit ”checkout” for fear of hidden fees.
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But the conversation goes deeper than customs forms. We tackle the elephant in the room: the broader dip in consumer spending. With economic anxiety tightening wallets, the group brainstorms specific strategies to “recession-proof” their shops, from refining messaging to diversifying revenue streams beyond selling goods.
Wondering how to keep your business resilient while the market adjusts to this new normal? This session offers a community-led roadmap.
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