As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to tidy up your Chipply stores and get ready for a fresh start in FY26. A little end-of-year maintenance now can set you up for smoother operations, cleaner reporting, and exciting opportunities ahead. Here’s your Chipply-approved checklist for wrapping up the year strong.
🧹 Housekeeping: Close, Copy, and Clean Up
Before the calendar turns, take stock of your existing stores and give them a quick refresh.
Close Year-Round Catalog Stores
Keep your reports neat and accurate by closing out catalog stores before the new fiscal year. This ensures a clean slate for reporting and makes it easier to track FY26 sales separately.
Use the “Copy Store” Feature
Need to bring a store back quickly? Use Chipply’s “Copy Store” feature to duplicate settings, products, and pricing. You’ll save time while maintaining consistency across your stores. This tool is perfect not only for reopening recently closed stores, but also for pitching new opportunities to current clients. For example, if you ran a successful fall/winter sports store, you can quickly copy it, make a few updates, and pitch a spring version to the same organization.
Mind the 24-Month Rule
Remember: catalog stores have a 24-month limit. Stores that have been open that long must be closed, copied, and reopened to stay active.
💰 Update Pricing & Refresh Products
Prices, products, and trends change — and your stores should reflect that.
Leverage Chipply’s Auto-Pricing Tools
Our auto-pricing feature helps you stay competitive and profitable, even as vendor costs fluctuate. Set your parameters and let the system do the work for you. Need help getting started? Reach out to Team Chipply for more info!
Stay Current with Chipply’s Vendor Templates
Chipply’s partnerships with top vendors ensure our curated store templates stay up-to-date with best-selling, deep-inventory merchandise. Make the most of this by pulling in updated templates, exploring new vendor styles, and keeping an eye on what’s trending with your customers. Whether it’s new team gear, event merch, or spirit wear, refreshed designs can elevate your store and boost sales.
🚀 Make the Most of Chipply Resources
You have access to a full suite of Chipply tools designed to make store management easier and more profitable.
Browse Sample Stores for Inspiration
Looking for ideas? Explore sample stores to see how others are using Chipply to simplify selling and create standout online experiences. From fundraisers to franchise programs, these examples highlight creative setups and proven approaches you can adapt for your own customers.
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Leverage Sales & Marketing Tools
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Join the Chipply Collective
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🌸 Plan Ahead: Spring & Summer Store Opportunities
While you’re organizing your current stores, start planning for the next season. Spring and summer offer a wealth of sales opportunities — and they’re also a great chance to turn one-time customers into repeat business.
If you have a year-round employee apparel store, consider pitching special appreciation days or seasonal pop-ups. With Chipply’s easy store duplication and quick art updates, it’s simple to keep things fresh and relevant. You can also check out our webinar for more creative use cases and inspiration.
- Spirit Stores – Keep your school spirit alive through end-of-year celebrations and summer sports.
- Summer Events – Golf tournaments, festivals, and company outings are perfect for branded merch.
- Corporate Fundraisers – Partner with local businesses to create meaningful community-driven stores.
- Employee Appreciation Events – Celebrate your teams with custom apparel or swag.
- Appreciation Weeks (Nurses, Teachers, & More) – Honor everyday heroes with special collections.
- Graduation Season – Offer keepsakes and celebratory gear for graduates and families.
✅ Wrap-Up
A little end-of-year attention to your Chipply stores can make a big impact. Clean up, refresh, and prepare — and you’ll start FY26 stronger, more organized, and ready to make the most of every opportunity.
Here’s to a smooth close and an even better year ahead — from all of us at Chipply.