BOUTIQUE SUPPORT SYSTEM AND RETAIL BUYER INTAKE
Contact Information
Name
*
First Name
Last Name
Email
*
example@example.com
Address
*
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Are you a:
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Please Select
Boutique owner
Department store buyer/Online retail buyer
Business Overview
What is the name of your boutique?
Location of your boutique?
What type of merchandise do you sell?
Please Select
Apparel
Accessories
Footwear
Beauty/cosmetics
Home décor
Other
Support Needs
Are you open to hosting interns or incubator participants as part of a boutique fellowship or residency?
Yes
No
Maybe (need more info)
What areas do you need the most support with?
Admin/office tasks
Customer service
Styling/merchandising
Inventory/stock management
Marketing/social media
Event coordination
Light repairs or alterations
Would you benefit from sewing or minor garment repair support (e.g., fixing hems, buttons, or closures)?
Yes
No
Occasionally
Partnership Opportunities
Are you interested in carrying independent designers from the (DE-FI) community in your store?
Yes
No
Maybe, let’s discuss
If yes, what type of designs or products are you looking for? (Style, price point, seasonality, etc.)
Would you be open to participating in educational workshops or hosting incubator participants in your space for training sessions?
Yes
No
Maybe
Retail Buyers
Do you currently buy from independent designers?
Yes
No
Not yet, but interested
What type of products are you looking to purchase?
Womenswear
Menswear
Accessories
Beauty
Footwear
Other
What price point do you typically buy at (per item or per wholesale order)?
Please Select
<$25
$25–$75
$75–$150
$150+
Do you prefer to buy:
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Ready-to-ship inventory
Made-to-order or small batch
Seasonal collections
Year-round staples
All of the above
Would you be interested in attending private showroom appointments, preview events, or open calls with (DE-FI) designers?
Please Select
Yes
No
Maybe
What’s your biggest challenge when buying from independent brands?
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