WHYY on Nostr: Philly region’s Black-owned retailers hope to recover from sluggish sales ...
Philly region’s Black-owned retailers hope to recover from sluggish sales
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Black-owned small businesses in the Philadelphia region are facing lower customer demand, higher costs, and increased competition from online sellers. Sierra Marrero, owner of Indigo Stardust Candles, has seen a decline in customers and increased costs for raw materials and shipping. She has adapted by selling candles at pop-up markets, offering private candle making classes, and selling wholesale. Tiffany Cantlin, owner of Swimbodtee, has also experienced a decrease in sales and rising shipping costs. Pamela Thorton, owner of Pound Cake Heaven, has reduced her flavors from 24 to 12 due to fewer customer orders. Some Black-owned businesses are finding success by transitioning to online platforms and utilizing social media for live shopping experiences. Despite the challenges, Black business owners remain optimistic and are finding innovative ways to stay afloat.
#BlackownedBusinesses #Philadelphia #CustomerDemand #Costs #Competition #OnlineSellers #Shipping #PopupMarkets #SocialMedia #Optimism
https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-black-business-expo-inflation-economy/
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Black-owned small businesses in the Philadelphia region are facing lower customer demand, higher costs, and increased competition from online sellers. Sierra Marrero, owner of Indigo Stardust Candles, has seen a decline in customers and increased costs for raw materials and shipping. She has adapted by selling candles at pop-up markets, offering private candle making classes, and selling wholesale. Tiffany Cantlin, owner of Swimbodtee, has also experienced a decrease in sales and rising shipping costs. Pamela Thorton, owner of Pound Cake Heaven, has reduced her flavors from 24 to 12 due to fewer customer orders. Some Black-owned businesses are finding success by transitioning to online platforms and utilizing social media for live shopping experiences. Despite the challenges, Black business owners remain optimistic and are finding innovative ways to stay afloat.
#BlackownedBusinesses #Philadelphia #CustomerDemand #Costs #Competition #OnlineSellers #Shipping #PopupMarkets #SocialMedia #Optimism
https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-black-business-expo-inflation-economy/