While many people never have to consider the barriers that restrict them while shopping, those with disabilities may decide to not shop at a store based on those very barriers. From narrow parking spaces and aisleways to tall shelving units and checkout counters, barriers keep those with disabilities from being served adequately if at all. Read More …
Are you thinking of starting your own consignment store? Running this kind of business can be a profitable experience, but there is much to consider before you begin selling items that belong to others. Bring your ideas into focus by putting together a detailed plan for your future dream. Start by deciding what kind of Read More …
Delivering a memorable customer experience is so important to retail sales success, especially when brick-and-mortar stores are competing with online channels. To really engage with modern consumers, physical retailers should consider in-store experiences that shoppers simply can’t get with a digital experience. Hosting an in-store sales event at your retail venue can be a fantastic Read More …
Every apparel retail store owner or manager wants to sell as much product as possible. Sometimes, the way you present your products can convert potential customers into regular customers. In this post, we are going to look at several retail merchandising tips for clothing stores to help boost overall retail sales. Defining Retail Merchandising Before Read More …
The current retail landscape is facing supply chain issues that many of us have not seenin our lifetimes. There are several factors that let us to this moment. In this post, we will cover those issues and, more importantly, offer you tips on mitigating the effects of supply chain challenges and thriving in the current 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 …
Businesses who operate out of a physical store often look for ways to increase traffic at their locations. Differentiate yourself by offering an exceptional customer service experience and creating a memorable in-store environment. Here are various ways to get started. Foot Traffic = People Walking Into Your Store People refer to foot traffic when they Read More …
The instant gratification that comes from impulse purchases can be an important source of revenue for your business. Learn more about different ways to promote impulse buys in your business with the following tips. What Exactly is Impulse Buying? Before we jump right into out tips, let’s take a brief moment to consider what impulse Read More …
Customer service is all about serving, helping, and/or assisting your customers (and potential customers) to purchase something from your business. When you offer great customer service, you can greatly increase the odds of selling more products and maintaining customer satisfaction at the same time. Further, great customer service can help to solidify customer loyalty, increase Read More …
Some things never go out of style: blue jeans, white t-shirts, and hats! At Specialty Store Services, we see, first hand, the number and diversity of retail hat racks that get shipped all over the country. Whether you are an apparel store looking for a new or better way to display baseball caps or a Read More …