Industry Resources & Support
There is no doubt that this is a time of great uncertainty. The unknown can be scary and confusing. Halloween & Party Expo brings people together, and even though we can’t physically do that at this time, we will continue to be here to help foster meaningful relationships. Our thoughts and best wishes are with everyone being impacted. See below for several industry resources to help provide support and ideas for your business during this time. If you have any questions, concerns, other ideas or content to share, never hesitate to contact us.
Industry News & Updates:
- National Retail Federation– Coronavirus Resources for Retailers
- Retail Industry Leaders Assocation– COVID-19 Resources for Retailers
- U.S. Small Business Administration– COVID-19: Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
- Coronavirus and Costume Shops: A Conversation Among NCA Members
- Retail Minded: A Free Coronavirus Resource Guide
- National Costumers Association: Making Fun Masks for Your Costume Shop
- HCA Alert: Multi Association Letter to Request Tariff Due to Coronavirus Impact
- HCA Alert: States of California & New York Issue Essential Orders
- Retail Adventures Blog by Kizer & Bender
- Retail Adventures Podcast by Kizer & Bender
- Retail Minded's Free COVID-19 Resource Guide
- Gift & Souvenir + COVID-19: What do we do next?
- Retail During and After COVID-19 Weekly Webinars by Kizer & Bender, Series Includes:
- Retail Ready: Setting Your Sales Floor to Sell!, shot live on the sales floor of a yet to be opened store
- Keeping Customers Close During COVID-19
- Things to Think About When Planning to Reopen
- Store Reopening Checklist
- How to Engage and Connect with Customers via Email Marketing During COVID-19
- You Can Do It: Keeping a Postivie Attitude During COVID-19
- Merchandising Your Sales Floor When Closed Due to COVID- 19
- NCA Webinar on Costume Shops Reopening After COVID-19