Did you know that Specialty Store Services carries a full line of gift wrap, both for special occasions and for the holidays? It’s true! Did you also know that some people hhhhaaaaate to wrap gifts? That’s true, as well, but beyond my comprehension because I think wrapping gifts is fun. In fact, I once took Read More …
It’s never too early to start planning your holiday season strategies. No, I’m not saying to decorate your store with snowmen and twinkle lights right this minute since it’s not even Halloween yet, for Pete’s sake (yes, I’m talking to you, the one who decorated for the winter holidays in August). But you might want Read More …
It’s on the way. The busy summer season! Are you ready for the influx of customers that the nice weather will bring? One thing that will make your summer season flow smoothly is a dynamic, friendly and helpful staff, and this includes your seasonal employees. Here are some helpful hints to make sure you find Read More …
The day honoring Mom is coming. The woman who tucked us in at night, kissed our owies, grounded us just because she didn’t like how the dog looked after he was shaved and colored in with marker. She may not have an artistic bone in her body, but she’s Mom. And people are going to Read More …
Yes the Holidays are upon us, and it looks like the sales numbers are not that bad, in fact it appears that consumer spending is increasing according to some sources. Not time to lose since there are less than 15 shopping days left. Don’t send your customers home with a plain old ‘Thank You” bag, Read More …
It is 12:30 on Friday the 21st of December and we are about to start our Christmas Party. In years passed we used to have the party at a hotel or a restaurant, but now we have it in the showroom. It is a lot less formal, in fact when the party was at a Read More …