Sidewalk Sale? - tanTALK

K-tina · 07-23-2002, 09:12 AM

Not sure where to post this topic but I was thinking about a sidewalk sale.

Setting up a small tables selling sunblock, lip balms, 1/2 price tanning packages, toe rings, sunglasses, anklets, etc.....

Has anyone ever done this before? If so, what was the outcome!

Kristina

pam · 07-24-2002, 08:37 AM

I have actually thought of this too but haven't done it. Could be fun! We are in a 10 unit strip mall that is busy all day. Gotta' think about this......Hmmm.....?
Pam

tangirl · 07-24-2002, 08:54 AM

Get with the other tenants in your shopping center. Try to plan something on a weekend that is convenient for everyone. If everyone is involved it will increase traffic throughout the entire center.

We are planning a re-grand opening at one of our salons. The landlord just finished redoing the front facade of the building. And, one of the tenants in our building is the recording secretary for the local Chamber of Commerce. We are all working together to get the Chamber of Commerce out and have a ribbon cutting ceremony.

neon · 07-24-2002, 06:03 PM

Our whole block is planning on haveing a sidewalk sale sometime in October or November. This will be perfect for me, I can also make it my Anniversary sale, not to mention being in the middle of slow season.

We chose that time of year because it was just before Christmas for some of the merchants, and because it won't be so darn hot! We are all getting together as far as advertising so it will be less expensive for us all. I'm excited.

pam · 07-24-2002, 06:22 PM

That is a great time of year to do a sale and draw people in. I am going to approach some of the other businesses about it. Thanks for the idea.
Pam

K-tina · 07-25-2002, 08:20 AM

I'm thinking about having a sidewalk sale at the end of August. What are you planning on selling at your sale? Lotions on a table, tanning packages? Are you placing an ad in the paper?

K-tina · 10-22-2004, 01:12 PM

Neon,

Did you ever have your Sidewalk Sale last year? How was the turn out? New customers? What did you sell?

K-tina

TanningEmporium · 10-25-2004, 09:18 AM

YEP....you will get some lookers, especially on the weekends.

gripmarketing · 10-25-2004, 01:16 PM

It can work when you provide the proper marketing support to spread the message.

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07-23-2002, 09:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
K-tina Join Date: Dec 18 2001 Location: South Posts: 185 Rep Power: 23	Not sure where to post this topic but I was thinking about a sidewalk sale. Setting up a small tables selling sunblock, lip balms, 1/2 price tanning packages, toe rings, sunglasses, anklets, etc..... Has anyone ever done this before? If so, what was the outcome! Kristina

07-24-2002, 08:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
pam I'm Banned Join Date: Oct 29 2001 Location: USA Posts: 3,893 Rep Power: 0	I have actually thought of this too but haven't done it. Could be fun! We are in a 10 unit strip mall that is busy all day. Gotta' think about this......Hmmm.....? Pam

07-24-2002, 08:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
tangirl Join Date: Jul 6 2001 Posts: 1,875 Rep Power: 23	Get with the other tenants in your shopping center. Try to plan something on a weekend that is convenient for everyone. If everyone is involved it will increase traffic throughout the entire center. We are planning a re-grand opening at one of our salons. The landlord just finished redoing the front facade of the building. And, one of the tenants in our building is the recording secretary for the local Chamber of Commerce. We are all working together to get the Chamber of Commerce out and have a ribbon cutting ceremony.

07-24-2002, 06:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
neon Join Date: Oct 21 2001 Posts: 667 Rep Power: 23	Our whole block is planning on haveing a sidewalk sale sometime in October or November. This will be perfect for me, I can also make it my Anniversary sale, not to mention being in the middle of slow season. We chose that time of year because it was just before Christmas for some of the merchants, and because it won't be so darn hot! We are all getting together as far as advertising so it will be less expensive for us all. I'm excited.

07-24-2002, 06:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
pam I'm Banned Join Date: Oct 29 2001 Location: USA Posts: 3,893 Rep Power: 0	That is a great time of year to do a sale and draw people in. I am going to approach some of the other businesses about it. Thanks for the idea. Pam

07-25-2002, 08:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
K-tina Join Date: Dec 18 2001 Location: South Posts: 185 Rep Power: 23	I'm thinking about having a sidewalk sale at the end of August. What are you planning on selling at your sale? Lotions on a table, tanning packages? Are you placing an ad in the paper?

10-22-2004, 01:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
K-tina Join Date: Dec 18 2001 Location: South Posts: 185 Rep Power: 23	Neon, Did you ever have your Sidewalk Sale last year? How was the turn out? New customers? What did you sell? K-tina

10-25-2004, 09:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
TanningEmporium Join Date: Jul 15 2003 Location: 213 Skyland Shp Ctr Posts: 2,613 Rep Power: 22	YEP....you will get some lookers, especially on the weekends.

10-25-2004, 01:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
gripmarketing Join Date: May 25 2002 Posts: 970 Rep Power: 22	It can work when you provide the proper marketing support to spread the message.

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