As governors and other local officials give retailers the go-ahead to reopen stores, it is important for stores to define what they stand for and why they are an important part of their communities as well. Over the last couple of months, there have been a lot of physical stores that have been shut down Read More …
Signage and floor marking tapes and dots are an easy and inexpensive way to enforce new social distancing norms. It is important to let your customers and employees know that the CDC recommends that when people are in your store or business that they need to stay at least six feet away from each other, Read More …
Trying to nail down one exact reason why your customers stay or leave is really an exercise in futility. Whatever causes the change in your customers’ minds, though, creates churn for your business. And, yes, customers will invariably change their minds. As your business grows and evolves, so do your customers. Sometimes, these two things Read More …
In a sea of smartphones, tablets, and laptops it can be difficult for a brick-and-mortar retailer to lure people away from their screens and into a physical store. Many independent stores feel that they can no longer compete with online giants such as Amazon. However, a recent study by Google found that 93% of commerce Read More …
Are you considering sunglasses displays for your store? Did you know that 95 million sunglasses are sold each year, and by 2020, the entire industry is expected to hit 140 billion dollars? So as we head into the warmer months, this is the time to consider sunglasses and if they would be right in your Read More …
Gondola shelving displays are a versatile display system that you can customize for the unique needs of your store. With hundreds of display accessories to choose from, a few of them are Specialty Store Services exclusives, you can create the perfect display for your store. Do you want to display and merchandise clothing and apparel Read More …
There is no standard formula when it comes to Social Media. You will never know how your customers are going to respond to a tweet, a pin, an Instagram pic or a Facebook post until you do it. When you tap into something that works and your customers connect, they will start reposting and ‘liking’ Read More …
Does it feel like customers are just in and out of your store in a matter of seconds? Here are 7 tips that can help keep customers in your store longer and buy more. The longer customers stay in your store the greater the chance you have to expose them to all your merchandise, develop Read More …
At Specialty Store Services, our customers are the foundation of our business. Without them, we would not be where we are today. And while we aim to educate, often times we’ve found that it’s us who ends up learning valuable lessons from our customers. We’re excited to announce a new monthly feature – Customer Spotlight. Read More …
At Specialty Store Services, building your business is our business. Our service to you doesn’t stop with the purchase of your store fixtures and displays; that’s just the beginning! We are here to help provide you with the tools for success each step of your journey. As business owners, we know that it’s important to Read More …