When customers walk into a hair salon, nail shop, or spa, they’re not only looking for top-notch grooming; they also want to relax and leave the stress and demands of their busy lives behind for a little while. For this reason, every element of your decor needs to be functional and contribute to an overall Read More …
With back-to-school here, plenty of parents are sending their kids off to college and wondering if they’ll remember to eat right, brush and floss, and generally care for themselves in the absence of their lifelong caregivers. What can businesses do to help ease the natural anxieties of parents and meet student needs simultaneously? Enter the Read More …
As more households invite pets like cats, dogs, fish, birds, and more exotic species to join the family, they naturally need pet products to ensure the health and comfort of their animal friends. This means providing nutritious and suitable food, as well as purchasing pet beds, cages and tanks, collars and harnesses, toys, bathing and Read More …
Your first thought when it comes to using psychology to increase sales and revenue might be of painting the roses red, so to speak. The human brain is attracted to certain colors more than others, and this could be used as a means to bring in business and drive sales. There’s an easier way to Read More …
(Click the ▶ play button above to listen to “How to Make Your Business Stand Out with Retail Displays” Podcast by Specialty Store Services) How can you remain competitive as an established or a new business, how can you bring in new customers and achieve success? Attractive retail displays are a big part of the equation, and there Read More …
The market for luxury goods in the U.S. may grow slowly, but it still leads the world as an estimated $85 billion industry, and growth is relatively steady (roughly 5% annually), thanks to a growing economy and international tourism. Plus, the forecast for luxury goods is extremely positive, with an estimated growth of more than Read More …
Going into the busy holiday shopping season, most retail business owners have all kinds of plans for promotions intended to make the most of this consumer smorgasbord. Although nearly everyone is out shopping for holiday gifts, businesses face tough competition for consumer dollars thanks to abundant sales and promotions aimed at undercutting competitors. Gift cards Read More …
What’s school retail? Most people don’t think of schools as a business but attend a local school sporting event, and you will find staff and students selling snacks and school merchandise, from branded apparel to tchotchkes. These sales are intended to help students and families display their school spirit and boost funding for the school Read More …
Summer is here and school is right around the corner, but it’s never too early to plan for back-to-school. Just because the prospect of kids returning to school at the end of summer isn’t on your mind doesn’t mean parents aren’t thinking about it, and many like to get a jump on shopping for clothing, backpacks, Read More …
Think about a favorite movie. If asked, you might recall important plot points. At the very least, most people are likely to remember the climax, or peak moment of the film, along with the ending. Everyone recalls the scene in Jaws when the shark explodes into smithereens, followed by the twist on the classic movie Read More …