Are you in a sales slump? No doubt you’ve spent the extra time cleaning up and re-merchandising your store, thinking that eventually your sales will pick back up, right? Except they don’t. Your sales are down and your store is full of great in-season merchandise. Your knee jerk reaction might be to throw a sale. Because a good sale will … Read More
Do you have Shiny New Object Syndrome?
We live in truly amazing times. Technological advances are making things possible we never even could have dreamed about just a decade or two ago – Like social media, cloud based computing, iPads and virtual assistants like Google and Alexa. (What’s your fav command? Mine is “Alexa play Taylor Swift’s new album from Spotify”) But with all the opportunities this … Read More
How to change what isn’t working
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results.”– Albert Einstein We all know that famous quote, right? It’s one of my favorites. But knowing it, and living it are two different things. Is there something you don’t like about your life or your business right now? Would you like to have more time … Read More
The Life of a Richer Retailer
What does it mean to live the life of a richer retailer? Imagine… Being completely rested. Feeling good. Being fully supported – emotionally, physically and financially.Spending your time wisely, on what you love most.Indulging in exquisite foods. Feeling inspired by your work. Laughing often.Loving your surroundings. Feeling rich. In every sense of the word. This is what it means to … Read More
And now just a little of that human touch (Part 3 of 3)
First, pat yourself on the back. I know that looking at reports can be confusing …. and frustrating. There is no shortage of numbers and data to access, the problem is knowing what to do with it. By completing the RETAILMavens Richer Retailer Vendor Scorecard you are taking action towards a successful season, and improved cash flow, and THAT sets … Read More