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 …
For retail businesses, creating a safe, appealing setting for shoppers has always been a top priority, but health and safety concerns have become even more important in recent months, with all the fears regarding the spread of COVID-19. While some businesses have closed because of “shelter at home” orders that affect non-essential businesses, others are Read More …
To help combat the spread of COVID-19 and maintain business as (close to) usual, many retailers and restaurants have implemented a curbside pickup option for customers. If you have contemplated doing the same, but aren’t exactly sure where to start, you’re in luck. In this post, we are going to dig into the mechanics of 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 …
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 …
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 …
Understanding the psyche of a shopper may seem impossible, but there are actually several simple principles that can guide you toward retail success. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you create a retail environment geared toward enticing shoppers to spend. Keep it Simple Consumers want choices, but how many? There’s a psychological 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 …
Physical retail, like many things that have been pronounced dead, continues to thrive. For example, literature has been declared dead dozens of times, and yet, despite the incursion of television, internet, and a myriad of other forms of entertainment, people still continue to enjoy good books, albeit often in digital formats these days. Physical retail 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 …