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 …
You may have heard the adage “giving is getting” or “giving is receiving.” As a retail business owner, you might not put much stock into this concept. After all, you’re a for-profit business entity. If you gave stuff away, you wouldn’t be in business long. Yet, when it comes to partnering with and supporting charitable Read More …
Beauty salons are largely a service industry, but many bring in extra cash with displays that offer salon-quality products so that customers can purchase the same items their stylists and manicurists use on their hair and nails. When you’re setting up shop, ordering furniture, and deciding how to lay out your location, you need to 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 …
If you live in the greater Chicagoland and are considering opening a retail store, the showroom at Specialty Store Services is an absolute must. Retail success can be elusive, having the right retail supplies can help make your dream a reality. From display cases to store fixtures, we have everything you need! Walking through our Read More …
After long months of howling winds and hibernation, spring arrives, complete with balmy breezes, bird songs, and nature’s invitation to step outside and enjoy the warmer temps. As a retailer, you need to start thinking about what you can do to encourage revived consumers to set foot in your store once they’ve emerged into the Read More …
In a sea of smartphones, tablets, and laptops it can be difficult for a brick-and-mortar retailer to lure people away from their screens and into a physical store. Many independent stores feel that they can no longer compete with online giants such as Amazon. However, a recent study by Google found that 93% of commerce Read More …
Tables are made to put stuff on, and this utility has made display tables a staple of the retail space. Whereas peddlers of yore chose tables for durability, portability, supplies and other purely functional purposes, there are no such restrictions today. You have nearly unlimited options when it comes to how you display your wares Read More …