Smart Purchasing. More Sales.
The German economy is facing challenging times, and retailers like you feel it: consumers spend less and buy more cautiously. Smart purchasing is therefore more important than ever. At TICA, you can buy flexibly per piece, without minimum quantities. This way, you maintain control over your inventory and margin. TICA offers a wide range of distinctive brands – including strong and recognizable German labels like Exner, Ulrike Wathling, and Scheulen. This makes purchasing not only smarter but also more profitable.
Why Visit TICA Now?
Because as an entrepreneur, you don’t have time for stock-outs or warehouses full of unsold items. Come to TICA and discover how easy smart purchasing can be.
Trend-proof Purchasing
Buy per piece from 450+ brands. Quickly respond to trends while maintaining control over your inventory.
No Time to Waste
Inspiration, purchasing, and recharging in one place. So you have more time for your business.
Smarter Purchasing Together
Invite a colleague and discover TICA together. You’ll both receive a nice reward.
Smart Purchasing = Smart Business
What are the benefits of purchasing per piece? Here are some examples:
- Spot a new home trend? Buy 6 pieces instead of 60. Better to sell out early than go on sale late.
- Customers asking for seasonal products? Respond quickly without major investments.
- Space constraints? No problem. With flexible purchasing, you maintain control over your inventory and shop floor.
- Fewer remnants = better margins and less stress.
Invite a Fellow Entrepreneur
Purchasing together is more fun than alone. Invite a fellow entrepreneur and experience a day full of inspiration at TICA together. During June and July, your guest receives free and unlimited access to TICA Venlo with a temporary access pass. As a thank you, you’ll both receive a tasty reward to enjoy during a purchasing day.
Why do it?
- Discover TICA without obligation and with ease
- Instantly arranged: access with a free pass until July 31, 2025
- No obligation to come together – registration possible separately
Good to know: your fellow entrepreneur must be able to show a Chamber of Commerce extract or comparable proof of entrepreneurship (such as a German Gewerbeanmeldung or Handelsregisterauszug) upon entry.
Get Inspired by Entrepreneur Stories
Mila Molly
"As an entrepreneur, you want to stay flexible. Thanks to TICA, we can purchase in small quantities, pivot quickly, and still maintain a stylish assortment."
Melissa
"At TICA, I get inspired by unique brands that I don't see everywhere. That's exactly what makes our concept distinctive."
What are the Benefits of a TICA Membership?
Purchasing per piece yields 3 times more profit percentage than bulk purchasing. Less risk, better margins.
Purchase per Piece
| Quantity purchased | 12 pieces at €15 each |
|---|---|
| Purchase costs | €180 |
| Deadstock | 2% |
| Quantity sold | 12 at €37.50 each |
| Sales revenue | €450 |
| Profit | €450 – €180 = €270 |
| Net profit (after deadstock) | €270 |
| Profit percentage on investment | (€270 / €180) × 100 = 150% |
Bulk Purchasing
| Quantity purchased | 60 pieces (5 boxes x 12 pieces) at €12 each |
|---|---|
| Purchase costs | €720 |
| Deadstock | 25% (15 pieces) |
| Quantity sold | 45 at €30 each |
| Sales revenue | €1,350 |
| Profit | €1,350 – €720 = €630 |
| Net profit (after deadstock) | €630 – €180 = €450 |
| Profit percentage on investment | (€450 / €720) × 100 = 62.5% |
Invite a Fellow Entrepreneur
Enter the details of a fellow entrepreneur and enjoy the benefits of TICA together.