Merchandise planning is a valuable strategy when running a business, and we’re here to help you understand how to go forward with one. Many different types are based on different outcomes, so make sure you know which type works for your retail business and why. Specialty Store Services sells all things retail but can also Read More …
Housewares are a very unique gift to get someone and sometimes are hard to find in retail stores. This blog will discuss how you can sell these unique items in your store and why they are so beneficial. Specialty Store Services knows all the ins and outs of retail solutions, including stocking kitchen accessories, how 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 …
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 …
As humans, we generally seek to quantify and categorize. Considering how quickly we often have to decide whether something is a threat or not, this makes sense from a biological perspective. Sometimes, however, it leads us to create rules that don’t actually exist. Rule of Three in Retail Consider the common assumptions that both bad Read More …
The “stack it high and watch it fly” model of retail essentially relies on well-stocked shelves to create an attractive shopping atmosphere, giving the impression that a company is flush, and encouraging increased sales. Consider how shoppers might feel looking at a shelf that has been picked over and contains only sparse merchandise—it creates an Read More …
Clearance sales are a necessary part of any retail operation, and when they’re successful, both you and your customers reap the benefits. Stores have the opportunity to move out a lot of old inventory and replace it with a new, full-priced inventory. Shoppers get a great deal on items they may have been on the Read More …
We are once again heading into the busy, winter holiday season, which means plenty of shoppers will be on the prowl for the perfect gift for that special someone—something that glitters brighter than the North Star. It’s prime jewelry-buying season, and as a retailer, you need to position yourself to bring in seasonal shoppers for Read More …
Many retail businesses participate in trade shows, flea markets, craft fairs, and other events outside of their retail locations. This is a way to raise awareness of their brand, bring in new customers, and boost sales. Of course, you can’t exactly transport your typical, in-store displays to an off-site location. That is why it is Read More …
When it comes to brick-and-mortar retail, it’s no longer enough to rely on time-tested strategies that have served businesses for decades. With online shopping offering convenience and cut-rate pricing, you need to do more to entice shoppers out their front door and into your store. You need to deliver an irresistible experience. How can you Read More …