Over the past few months, Faire has made a series of updates that, on their own, might not have felt like a big deal. A little tweak here, a new limit there, and a few backend changes.

But taken together, they are starting to shift how growth on the platform actually works.

I have been watching this closely across my clients and, more importantly, adjusting how I approach strategy as these changes take effect. So I wanted to share a clearer perspective on what is actually changing, and what I think it means if you are trying to grow on Faire right now.

The 3 most important things brands should focus on in 2026
 A retail strategist’s perspective

Trade shows can be a great way to grow your business and get your brand out into the world. While there are a lot of benefits, trade shows can also be a huge investment of both your time and money. To help you make the most of your efforts, I’ve pulled together some of my top tips for trade show sales success.

What should you do if you've followed my advice, set yourself up to actually make a healthy profit, but the retail price ends up being higher than you're comfortable with? I don't recommend you drop your prices much lower. Operating on a slim margin only leads to slow growth and resentment in your business. Think about these things instead…

With fall just around the corner and loads of markets and fairs planned over the next few months, I wanted to give a few of my best tips for optimizing sales at your next event so that you're able to get the most out of every sales opportunity. A few changes here and there can make all the difference!

Many product-based businesses believe that hiring a sales agent is the only way to enter the wholesale market. While this can be a good move, it’s important to realize they aren’t a one-stop shop and that certain steps need to be in place before this can happen successfully.

The wholesale arena can not only dramatically increase sales but when your brand is picked up by the right stores, it can also be key in making you a household name. What is essential to have in place for success?

What can we learn from some of the top retail brands in the world? While they always have newness & fashion styles on hand, if you look closely a lot of their inventory is made up of 'basic' bestsellers that are always in stock.