Treat Your Customers, Boost Your Sales

Banks have traditionally done it. Restaurants invariably do it. Grocery stores are starting to do more of it. Even high-brow retailers are doing it. Whether it’s lollipops at the bank teller’s window or the after-dinner mint bowl at the local restaurant, many retailers have long offered their customers a small treat. What’s different now is Read More …

Checkout Nirvana: Where Does the Register Go?

A well-designed retail space not only engages shoppers, but also can enhance sales. Critical to this success is the placement of checkout counters. Checkout is the last step in your customers’ shopping experience. This has led many retailers to devote considerable time and effort to strategically positioning their registers. Williams-Sonoma, for example, places their counters Read More …

Kid-Friendly Retail Is Profitable Business

Shopping with kids in tow can be a challenge—even for the most easygoing parent. Fussy kids can often lead a mom or dad to beat a swift retreat to the nearest exit. When that happens, parents lose productivity and retailers lose sales. Smart retailers, however, have caught on that integrating kid-friendly features into their space Read More …

Retail Counter Intelligence: Make the Most of Your Counter Displays

Retail is tough, no doubt about it. You face a constant struggle of trying to maximize customer satisfaction and profits at the same time. Every person who walks through your door wants a deal while you want to improve profit margins. There’s one place in your store where you have an opportunity to cash in Read More …

Retail Signs: Tips and Tricks For Maximum Effectiveness

When customers and prospective customers walk into or pass by your store, you only have a split second to impress them and grab their attention. One of the best ways to reach them is with attractive retail signs. Signage plays a critical role in representing your brand and, in essence, explaining to the customers what Read More …