Craft Stores Are Diversifying Product Assortment to Stay Competitive
Independent craft stores are exploring diversification—adding new products and services—to stay competitive and meet evolving customer interests in a changing market.
Happy Accidents: When a Product Unexpectedly Becomes a Favorite Among Crafters
Some of the most beloved craft tools weren’t designed for crafters at all. Discover how companies like Valari, Thread Cutterz, and OttLite found unexpected success by listening to makers and embracing happy accidents that reshaped their businesses.
Ecommerce Platform Fees Calculator
With all of the ecommerce choices out there, it can be difficult to know which option is best for you. We’ve built this calculator the will help you compare all of the most common platforms.
Tariff Changes Cause Confusion for Small Businesses
If there’s one common theme about tariffs right now it’s confusion. We look at the impact of tariffs between Canada and US.
Design Theft Kills More Than Sales; It Steals Your Creative Joy
Design theft is a common – and demoralizing – problem for creators. And sadly, the larger your audience, the more vulnerable you are.
As Joann Shutters, Independent Shops Get Ready for New Customers
The closure of all Joann stores marks a huge shift for the American craft community, leaving many without a go-to fabric and craft supply store. While this change is challenging, it also presents opportunities for local craft shops and creative reuse stores to welcome new customers. From independent fabric stores to secondhand craft supply options, there are still plenty of ways for crafters to find materials, support small businesses, and stay connected with their creative communities.
IKEA Hacks for Craft Show Displays
Craft show vendors can find many useful and inexpensive items at IKEA to use in their displays. Take a look at these IKEA hacks for your craft show setup to sell art prints, jewelry, pottery, clothing, home décor, and more!
How to Find Etsy Chat
Etsy sellers, do you need to contact Etsy, but are having trouble figuring out how? Here’s a direct link to Etsy chat.
Selling Physical Products to the E.U. is About to Get a Lot Harder
A new product safety regulation coming into effect in December is about to make non-European sellers do a lot of extra work.
Some Retailers Get Crafty With Equipment Rentals
Discover how crafty retailers and libraries are making creative pursuits more accessible by offering equipment rentals and maker spaces, helping hobbyists try new tools without the financial commitment.
Getting Ahead of the Game by Preparing for the Holiday Season Now
Here are some concrete tasks you can work on over the next few weeks that will bring more people to your shop and convert them into customers.
Etsy India’s Business Falters as Sellers Encounter Numerous Challenges
Etsy India’s operations have struggled since expanding into the market, facing numerous challenges such as management turnover, suspended seller onboarding, and issues with customer and seller support. Sellers have reported difficulties with tax and shipping procedures, poor customer service, and competition from established local e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart, leading many to question Etsy’s commitment to the Indian market.
The Craft Jewelry Industry Continues Without Swarovski
Explore the impact of Swarovski’s 2020 exit from the DIY market on bead shops and designers, and how Preciosa crystals have stepped in to fill the gap. Discover insights from industry experts on the transition and the lasting effects on the crafting community.
Crafting Cafés: Refresh Your Shop by Adding Refreshments
Many craft shops are aiming to create a community atmosphere by adding beverages and snacks and even cocktails.
What Craft Businesses Need to Know About Buying and Selling on Faire
Many craft retailers now shop on Faire and craft brands sell their products wholesale on Faire. Here’s what you need to know.
Etsy’s AI Problem
One year after examining the potential impacts of generative AI on creative industries, it’s clear that tools like those on Etsy are both useful and disruptive, leading to policy clarifications and heightened awareness of AI-generated content’s prevalence and challenges.
5 Strategies for Sustainable Crafting
This guide is for craft businesses that want to use more sustainable practices, from sourcing to packaging.
The Etsy Strike, Two Years Later
Learn how the marketplace landscape has changed for indie sellers since the Etsy strike in protest of fee hikes two years ago.
Meet gosadi: A New Platform for Designers
gosadi is a new platform designed to push knitting and crochet patterns out to multiple selling channels from one hub.
Best Tools to Sell PDFs Online
Selling PDFs is a big part of many craft businesses. Here are some options for handling the sales of these digital goods.