Preorder Information – Everything You Need to Know
Running a preorder is our top strategy to keep your apparel sales sustainable and easier to manage.
Avoid Excess Inventory
One of the biggest challenges in retail is managing excess inventory. Buying 100 shirts and hoping they sell quickly can lead to financial strain. Just one order with too much inventory or the wrong design can deter you from offering apparel again.
Preorder Strategy
To mitigate these risks, run a preorder campaign for at least a week. Collect most sizes and payments upfront during the preorder period. This ensures all items are paid for at the time of ordering, preserving your cash flow. While maintaining a small inventory of 6-12 extra pieces is advisable, a preorder strategy helps limit advance stock purchases; each design still needs 24 pieces.
Preorder Options
Option 1: Paper and Pencil Preorder
- We provide formal preorder sheets.
- Keep the sheet at the front desk or pass it around before class for sign-ups.
- Collect payments upfront to avoid cancellations after placing orders.
Option 2: Webstore
- Ideal for those who prefer minimal involvement in distribution and payment collection.
- Here is a sample online store: Online Store Demo
- This premium service requires a minimum of 24 pieces per design.
- For a detailed overview, visit our Webstore Overview.
By choosing the right preorder option, you can streamline your apparel sales, avoid excess inventory, and maintain a healthy cash flow.
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