How to Sell Housewares as Gifts in a Retail Store

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 …

Opening a Souvenir Shop – The Key Essentials

Do you feel like you can run a souvenir shop successfully? Understanding what you need to get yours off the ground and running is paramount. Launching any business comes with several steps that need to be considered before officially opening your doors to customers. Specifically, if you’re considering starting up a souvenir store, certain aspects Read More …

Spring Cleaning Checklist for Retailers

The start of Spring is the perfect time to give your retail store a fresh look and prepare for the upcoming season. With all the work that goes into running a business, it can be easy to overlook minor maintenance tasks around your store. Still, they are just as important as anything else in keeping Read More …

Color Blocking – The Effective Weapon for Retail Displays

Have you heard of color blocking? Adding a splash of color to your store display could be the boost it needs. It’s guaranteed to draw in customers and make navigating around the shop simpler than ever – so don’t miss out on this trick up your merchandising sleeve. All the details are here; find out Read More …

What is a Planogram? Everything You Need to Know

Wondering what planograms are all about? They might just be the secret to boosting your business! From crafting them up to tapping into their power – this blog post shares everything you need to know. Hang tight if you’re new in retail or an old hand – either way, we have the 411 on how Read More …

Tips for Preparing Your Store for the Spring Shopping Season

Spring shopping season is a great time for store owners to maximize their business efficiency and gain an edge over the competition. To accomplish this, our team at Specialty Store Services has compiled key tips that can help prepare any store in anticipation of customer demand — from optimizing inventory management processes to increasing marketing Read More …

Winter Shopping – Maximizing Your Store’s Profits During the Winter Months

As a store owner, the winter months can either be a profitable or daunting time of year. With the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping taking up most consumers’ attention during the beginning of this season, it is essential for you to ensure your business is prepared for an influx of customers. So take charge Read More …

How to Be Your Own Boss in the Retail World

Being your own boss has its perks – you get to choose which clients, projects and schedule works for YOU. But it’s no walk in the park! Taking control of your career means allocating energy into making sure everything is as successful as possible – not always easy or straightforward. And there are different paths Read More …

8 Quick Tips: Preparing for the Holiday Retail Season

Make A Plan For Sales Success: November 1 marks the start of the holiday shopping season, so now is the time to start preparing for the holiday retail season. Decide which promotions you wish to do for the holidays. Coupons, raffles, and special events are a great way to get traffic to your store. Make sure advertisements Read More …

Signage Helps Implement Social Distancing

Signage and floor marking tapes and dots are an easy and inexpensive way to enforce new social distancing norms. It is important to let your customers and employees know that the CDC recommends that when people are in your store or business that they need to stay at least six feet away from each other, Read More …