What if you were missing out on your chance to get a very handsome profit? If you are in retail, this is the perfect time to make some serious money. In fact, year-over-year sales are up by 8.3%! However, some retailers are getting a bigger piece of that pie than others. If you want to 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 …
The “shelter in place” and “safer at home” orders that swept the nation in response to the COVID-19 crisis have almost certainly helped to save lives and slow the spread of infection, but these measures have also left businesses in a lurch. Luckily, we seem to be coming around the bend, as states begin to Read More …
Starting a business is no easy undertaking. Once you’ve chosen a location, lined up your supply chain, and secured loans to launch your retail venture, it’s time to take a long, hard look at your retail space and determine the best ways to represent your brand and create an immersive experience. What sights, smells, and Read More …
When people want to sell items of value, they often turn to consignment stores to do the job for them. Although certain online platforms offer opportunities to sell just about anything these days, many people don’t want to deal with the hassle and uncertainty of determining fair pricing, fielding bids, and dealing with strangers. They’d Read More …
When you walk into a department or warehouse store, you may be struck by the vastness of the space. Even though these stores are stocked full of goods, there’s also plenty of space to walk and explore merchandise. Unfortunately, smaller retail stores, like boutiques, don’t have the same access to the square footage as their Read More …
The main goal in any retail operation is to make sales. For this reason, you go to some trouble to create displays and pathways throughout your store that encourage browsing and facilitate buying. That said, you also want to create a welcoming and memorable retail experience, and this requires you to add ambiance to your Read More …
Whether you run a clothing store or your retail location simply offers a lot of apparel, you’re sure to have a chunk of inventory on hangers and racks. While this is an excellent way to maintain organized displays in your store, swapping out inventory en masse can get tricky when you’re fumbling with an armload Read More …
Among retail stores, craft stores face a unique set of challenges because of the wide array of products they tend to carry. The craft industry covers diverse hobbies ranging from knitting and sewing to scrapbooking and card making, to creating jewelry, apparel, and art. It also tends to encapsulate seasonal and even year-round home decorating. Read More …
The turning of the year is a time for personal resolutions. Thanks to the endless feasting associated with end-of-year holidays, one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose a few pounds and get in shape. In other words, a lot of people are flocking to join local gyms, eager to get started Read More …