10 Women Share How to Support Babes in the Retail Industry
Photo by Jess Fredericks Photography // Taken at BOHO Beauty House
Hiya! Sending you best wishes and hope you’re staying safe, babe. I know you’re wondering how you can support fellow babes who were hit hard by COVID affects and I’m here to say that’s incredible! One group of entrepreneurs that has been challenged quite a bit are retail babes, especially those who own a brick & mortar.
But here’s the thing! There are super tangible, helpful ways to support & highlight these businesses, including sharing on social media, writing a glowing review on Google or Facebook, and even snagging a Mother’s Day present by ordering a gift card online.
Thank you for your kind heart and have a happy + safe Mother’s Day!
Remember we’re all in this together & that you got this. xx -Gina
Zoë Gallina | Botanica International Design Studio // IG
“We just launched our floral deliveries for Mother’s Day, we’re taking it back old school to how we got started 31 years ago! We’d love for anyone to share the link to spread the word to as many local Tampa people as much as possible. No pressure to order, we just appreciate spreading the word!”
Tampa, FL
Photo by Jess Fredericks Photography
Tona Bell | The Paper Seahorse // IG
“Our online shop is open 24/7 and we ship everyday. Take a peek at our curated gifts online since you can't go out to shop!”
Tampa, FL
Sheila Vaske | V’Enza Creations // IG
“Follow, share, subscribe! Also, consider us for giftables for the grads in your life and for Mother’s Day.”
Tampa, FL
Rowena Sjovall | Vêtue Boutique // IG
“Following on Social Media, Subscribing to our E-mail list, joining our Facebook VIP Group, online purchase, Gift Cards, word of mouth.”
Tampa, FL
Jessica Santander | Project Moment Designs // IG
“Following us, joining our newsletter, sharing word of mouth to friends/fam all help out.”
Tampa, FL
Follow Cloud on social media! Also, if you want to try Cloud, head to UrbanOutfitters.com to pick up our mini size there (to help us sell through so we can expand with them).
Share Cloud with anyone and everyone on your social media! We also have a yummy scrub called SCOUT available on our site and will be re-releasing our REEFR facial mask and HALCYON face oil will be back in stock next week! :)
We had just decided to focus on foot care for women on the go and, well, no one is going anywhere much anymore so pushing our face and body products more again! Pivot, pivot, pivot.”
Scottsdale, AZ
Photo by The Dashing Ginger
Danielle Ferrari | Valhalla Resale // IG
“Following on Instagram. Giving a clothing membership gift to a friend to use in the future.”
Tampa, FL
Amy Braswell | PaperFinch Design // IG
“Since we're not getting to hug and love on our friends in person, shop small and send them a gift! Most online retailers will happily include a gift note (and some will include gift wrapping, too!) - it's a win-win for letting a loved one know you're thinking of them and celebrating + supporting a retail babe. If you're worried about cost during this time, (aren't we all?!), just ask the store owner - you never know what solution they'll offer. At PaperFinch we're launching some digital downloads at really reasonable prices - so you can print them as many times as you'd like and send to your friends or shove them in your neighbors' mailboxes.
And nobody says you've got to shop for others. We're all grieving and we're all stuck at home.... If you need some retail therapy and want to add some small touches of flair to your home, now's the time! If you're at home shopping and you see a pillow or artwork you like, it's a lot easier to envision what it will look like if you're in your living room and not in the home decor aisles of Target!
Lastly, if you're out of work PLEASE don't overextend yourself financially. We'd also love it if you just spread the word! Share our posts, tag us, shout us from the rooftops - we sometimes get wary of doing it ourselves too much, and word of mouth is priceless!”
St. Pete, FL
Allison Fox | Bayshore Babe
“Liking, sharing (to individuals and stories) and commenting is so helpful!”
Tampa, FL
