The Belted Journal

Why Retail Training Matters More Than Ever (and How We’re Here to Help)

In today’s challenging retail environment, training isn’t optional—it’s essential. Inspired by Bob Phibbs’ article "7 Critical Service Failures Driving Customers Away," this post dives into why pro...

It’s Dress Season... And Belts Are the Missing Piece

It’s dress season—and nothing completes a dress like a belt. In this post, we share the top spring dress trends for 2025 and reveal why belts are the must-have styling tool every boutique owner sho...

Trend Drop: 5 Summer 2025 Fashion Trends to Inspire Your Boutique (And How to Style Them with ADA Belts)

The trends are here, and your summer orders are on their way. Here’s how to keep things fresh, fun, and flying off the racks—with a little styling magic from ADA. I’m sure by now most of your sum...