Category: Retailer
The Top 5 Ways to Lose a Customer
October 26th, 2015
Every retail manager or store owner knows what it takes to win a customer – a great display, knowledgeable and friendly staff, all the right products, an inviting storefront, effective…
‘Tis the Season: Tips on Preparing Your Store for the Holidays
August 26th, 2015
Yes, school is just starting back, summer temperatures are still upon us, and it seems like we should be sunning by the pool instead of looking ahead to the holidays.…
Top Tips on How to Hold a Sale
April 30th, 2015
Spring has sprung, you’ve made it through the rough retail months, and it’s time to start making up ground! And, what better way to do that than a sale?
Sales…
Ideas for a Great Sales Team
April 30th, 2015
Many stores have good sales teams, but to stand out, yours should be great! So, what are some ideas for a great sales team? It really isn’t rocket science but…
5 Merchandising Themes to Jumpstart Spring Sales
January 29th, 2015
For many of us, we’re caught up in the Winter Doldrums. Trying to get back in the swing of things since the holidays, grumbling about the cold, snowy or rainy…
The Ins and Outs of Hiring and Firing
January 29th, 2015
The beginning and the end. The alpha and the omega. The first date and the break-up. Everybody who knows the retail business knows that hiring and firing is a natural,…
How to Create the Best Work Environment for Your Store
October 28th, 2014
During my first year as a manager, a colleague once commented to me, “You know that you’re what they talk about at the dinner table.” I was clueless as to…
9 Keys for Creating Amazing Holiday Displays
October 28th, 2014
While parents and children might be getting ready for upcoming Halloween festivities, as a retailer, you have entered the Holiday Zone. With pumpkins and the turning of the leaves comes…
The Power of Knowledge
August 15th, 2014
Let’s face it – we live in a busy world. Most of us are overscheduled, pressed for time, and just plain tired. So, if that’s your customer base, what can…