Are you ready for the peak season? If not, start planning today. Whether you’re in eCommerce, brick-and-mortar industry, retail, distribution, wholesale, or light manufacturing, one thing is for certain; you’re well aware that the holiday season is quite arguably one of the most stressful times in any annual cycle. This rings especially true for […]
5 Steps For Maintaining Work/Life Balance As A Retail Store Owner
5 actionable steps retail store owners and managers can take to avoid burnout and maintain a healthy work/life balance.
5 Practical Steps For Preventing Shoplifting And Employee Theft
If you want your retail store to thrive, you’ve gotta focus on the numbers. As in bottom line revenue, and more importantly, profit margins. As we all know, you can have massive revenue numbers but if your costs are too high your business will crumble from the inside out. That may be a little […]
How The Right Sounds and Scents Can Drive Sales At Your Store
“In some cases, the place – more specifically the atmosphere of the place – is more influential than the product itself in the purchase decision. In some cases, the atmosphere is the primary product.” -Philip Kotler When it comes to driving sales in a retail store, ambiance matters. There’s no doubt about it – a […]
The Top 8 Podcasts and Audiobooks For Retail Entrepreneurs
Working as a retailer can be a grind. You’re the boss, and while it’s great to have processes, teams, and other things set up to minimize your business’s reliance on your personal time and energy, it’s not always possible to get away from things. That can result in your work/life balance being pretty hectic, and […]
The 6 Best Books for Brick and Mortar Retailers
These books are essential for upgrading your business intelligence Knowledge is power. This applies to all walks of life – and especially to the brick and mortar retail world. With stiff competition at every turn (both online and off), you need to be at your most powerful to give your business the best shot of […]