Are You Feeling the Post-Easter Retail Slowdown? Here’s Cathy’s take on the State of Retail for May 2025: You’re not imagining it. Independent retailers across the country are reporting a noticeable dip in traffic this May. And if your first instinct is to slash prices or run storewide discounts, I get it. But before you panic, let’s get grounded. Listen … Read More
Retail Trade Shows: h+h – Crafting, Education and Community
Retail Is Evolving. Are You? What if your next big idea, vendor partner, or customer inspiration wasn’t in your inbox, but waiting for you in a trade show aisle? In this episode of the The Richer Retailer podcast I sit down with Darrin Stern, Show Director of h+h Americas, to explore how trade shows, creativity, and community are reshaping the … Read More
The #1 Reason Stores Fail (And How to Make Sure Yours Doesn’t)
Running a retail store isn’t just about selling, it’s about managing your business effectively. Many passionate store owners, like Ali in our latest podcast episode of The Richer Retailer podcast, find themselves struggling with financial management, taxes, and tracking expenses. Sound familiar? The good news? You can take control and set yourself up for long-term success. Listen to this episode: … Read More
Being vs Doing – Business Growth the Smart Way
Ever set a big sales goal and found yourself stuck on how to reach it? Maybe the key to achieving business growth is to stop doing, and start being? Hitting your goals takes more than hustle, it requires a shift in mindset, strategic goal setting, and effective team collaboration. In this episode of The Richer Retailer podcast, Cathy Donovan Wagner and … Read More
How to Tariff-Proof Your Store
Tariffs Are Rising—Is Your Store Tariff-Proof? If rising costs are keeping you up at night, you’re not alone. Retailers everywhere are feeling the pressure of shifting tariffs and supply chain changes. But here’s the truth: your success isn’t determined by outside forces, it’s shaped by how you respond! The good news? You can take control and tariff-proof your store. Listen … Read More