Torrance, CA - Every little bit helps when times are tough, and people who are looking for additional ways to economize and still purchase what they need, when they need or want it, might want to consider the whole world of resale shopping.

As a consumer, you can find items that range from high-end designer fashions available for up to 80% off retail, and if you want to cut down on your clothes bill, you can become a consigner yourself and sell your items to resale stores for cash or store credit.

Popular theory has it that one key to business success is location, location, location. This may be especially true when it comes to retail establishments.

While they acknowledge the truism, two local retail shop owners are operating on a slightly different theory: Location is what you make it.

Janine Jacques, owner of newly opened Soaps & Stuff, and Aminah Muhammad, creator of newly relocated Queen Aminah’s Clothing, say it is not necessarily the location but more a matter of what you do in and with the location that can yield success.