Spring shopping season is a great time for store owners to maximize their business efficiency and gain an edge over the competition. To accomplish this, our team at Specialty Store Services has compiled key tips that can help prepare any store in anticipation of customer demand — from optimizing inventory management processes to increasing marketing Read More …
As a store owner, the winter months can either be a profitable or daunting time of year. With the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping taking up most consumers’ attention during the beginning of this season, you need to ensure your business is prepared for an influx of customers. So take charge and make sure Read More …
With the holiday season in full swing, store owners and managers should be extra vigilant for shoplifting. Read on to discover some great ways you can safeguard your store against this pesky problem! Shoplifting Prevention Techniques Shoplifting is an all-too-common crime that can cause major financial losses for businesses. It is estimated that shoplifting costs Read More …
Many store owners feel like they’re “working” all the time. They’re constantly thinking about inventory, sales, marketing, and more. It can be easy to forget why you got into this business in the first place. But it’s important to remember that passion is what drives successful businesses. If you’re not passionate about what you’re doing, Read More …
Being your own boss has its perks – you get to choose which clients, projects and schedule works for YOU. But it’s no walk in the park! Taking control of your career means allocating energy into making sure everything is as successful as possible – not always easy or straightforward. And there are different paths Read More …
Shopping bags—they’re typically seen as a mundane part of the retail experience that we take for granted. But from stylish to sustainable, there are all sorts of ways your carry-out can reflect who you are and what matters most to you! From biodegradable wonders to paper powerhouses, let’s explore everything these reusable environmental statements have Read More …
Retail Display Cases have major benefits for retail stores to show off products. Here are seven ways to use display cases in your store. Every time a customer enters your retail store, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impression. Whether your establishment sells sporting goods, fine jewelry, or anything in between, presentation matters. Read More …
Did you know in-store sales are up by 13.7 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels? In fact, 20 percent of consumers state that they only shop in-store. When your consumers walk in your door, what do they see? How do you get your share of the business returning to brick-and-mortar storefronts? One simple thing you don’t want to Read More …
The use of retail mannequins can significantly boost sales of clothing and other fashion items. Mannequins allow potential customers to see how the clothing looks on a person instead of lifeless items on a shelf. This helps them visualize themselves wearing the clothing and if the style is right for them. Often customers will seek Read More …
While your overall branding strategy and image for your store may rely on certain immutable design elements that require careful forethought before changing. The thing is that there are plenty of elements in your retail location that can change at a moment’s notice. For example, you probably swap out at least some of your merchandise Read More …