Happy Sunday,
It’s that time of year again. We won’t be running any sales on Black Friday this year. We will be running a sale during Cyber Week. To be honest, we have always struggled with how to present Arvin Goods on Black Friday. We are too small to be a big draw for huge shopping events like this. Big companies have two primary product groups for this time of year. Overstock they need to clear out, or product built specifically to be moved in volume in this short window for the holidays. Brands like us just have our regular products and inventory, and discounts are great if we can get some momentum out of it, but too heavy a discount can also be damaging. We also do not always have a bunch of extra stuff sitting in stock just to be slashed. Don’t get us wrong, we will run a sale, but it’s not always simple to plan.
We have tried the trends. Huge Sale. No Sale. “We are closed on Black Friday”. Most of these things are gimmicks, and what we have realized in the past few years is that we have a loyal returning customer base that expects a high-quality product from us, and when we earn a new customer, we want it to be because they are interested in our brand, not because they saw an ad for the cheapest socks on Black Friday, you can hit Target for that bullsh*t. And, you know who makes the most money from that ad? Facebook, or Google, not the brand you’re checking out.
So, do your thing, shop til you drop this week. But keep an eye out for Arvin Goods and other small or medium-sized brands that are also trying to steal some space in the madness of “Black Friday”.
Thank you for reading! Enjoy the news below, and we wish you a great week!
Hope you enjoy today’s Clean Up. We would love to hear from you. Comment here on Substack, hit us on social, or email us at info@arvingoods.com. Have a great week. Cheers,
The 10 Most Stylish Martin Scorsese Characters of All Time - Complex Style
Martin Scorsese is one of the greatest movie directors of all time. From classics like Goodfellas and Casino to sleepers like Hugo, you know that you are spending your time wisely when you sit down in front of the screen to watch one of Marty’s masterpieces.
We can debate the best Scorsese movies another time. Today, we’re actually going to discuss which characters from across his filmography are the most stylish. From Ace and Ginger’s impeccable outfits in Casino to the timeless military gear of Travis Bickle, Scorsese has always made sure to use clothing to make his characters that much more compelling. In some cases, they are even part of the best on-screen wardrobes we’ve ever seen.
In celebration of Scorsese’s 83rd birthday, we decided to rank The 10 Most Stylish Martin Scorsese Characters of All Time.🎥🎬🤵🏻♂️
Step into Seattle grunge glory at London Bridge Studio - Seattle Refined
Love the lore of Seattle’s grunge scene?
Music fans can explore the grunge glory days - and discover emerging artists - at London Bridge Studio, a recording space that has seen an abundance of revered and influential musicians.
Located in Shoreline since 1985, London Bridge Studio has hosted iconic artists like Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Brandi Carlile, The Dave Matthews Band, Temple of the Dog, Alice in Chains, Mother Love Bone, Screaming Trees, and Blind Melon. Currently owned by producers Geoff Ott, Jonathan Plum, and Eric Lilavois, London Bridge offers amazing fan experiences, jam-packed with Seattle music nostalgia.📸🪨
Cancel Black Friday? ‘Mass Blackout’ doesn’t want you to shop or work to protest Trump - USA TODAY
A coalition of grassroots organizations is calling for a nationwide economic shutdown during the busy holiday shopping season, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday, to protest the Trump administration and economic inequality.
The groups – Blackout the System, The People’s Sick Day, American Opposition, the Money Out of Politics Movement, and The Progressive Network – urged Americans to stop all spending and refuse to go to work during the “Mass Blackout,” which runs from Nov. 25 to Dec. 2.
Avoid travel and restaurants and cancel streaming and digital subscriptions, organizers said. “If you must spend: support small, local businesses only. Pay in cash.” Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30 is exempted from the blackout.⬛️🛒
De La Soul On Honoring Dave In Their New Album, Today’s Hip Hop Landscape + More - YouTube
De La Soul released a new album this week, Cabin In The Sky. This is an interview from this past week on the morning radio show Breakfast Club. They talk music, and business, but they also get into some touching stories speaking about the past, present and future of De La Soul following the passing of their third member Dave, Trugoy the Dove, Plug Two. 🌼🌼🎙️
New Album Here:
'The Clean Up' is a weekly newsletter that mixes in some Arvin Goods news, products, as well as stories we saw during the week that are worth a share. From books to podcasts, sustainability to business news, we try to keep it interesting, and fun. If you are not a subscriber, sign up and join everyone who receives The Clean Up directly in their inbox every Sunday.
No posts
Comments
Nothing yet. Say the first thing.
Sign in to join the conversation.