There Is So Much Profit Hidden In This One Word. The following is a true story. The names have been changed to protect the innocent idiot. Pat owned a toy and children’s clothing store. After a great year in which she was up about $42,000 from the previous year while maintaining the same expense structure, Pat was looking forward to … Read More
Thrillers, Fillers and Spillers.
Thrillers, Fillers and Spillers. Ideas To Reduce Markdowns That Deserve Your Undivided Attention – Right Now Before Your Sales Start! Gardening really isn’t my thing. How about you? Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE being surrounded by the beauty that flowers provide. You also know that I love numbers and processes. I was ecstatic to learn that there was a … Read More
Real Retailer Q’s: My Cash Flow is SUCKING
It all started with this email from my client……….. Hey Cathy- I saw you e-mailed me last week or something, and I never got around to responding. I was knee-deep in my last big promotion and now I’m desperate for an idea to help cash flow. The launch went ok, not as great as I was hoping, but it brought … Read More
The First 3 Things You Should Pay in 2016?
The start of a new year is filled with hope and promise, right? Like you, I am very visual. The new year reminds me of a bright shiny new penny or a beautiful pristine landscape covered in snow. There is one thing that you have to pay to keep your hope alive for increased profits for 2016. You have to … Read More
Top 9 Retail Things Rodeo Dr. Taught Me
The mecca of retail is Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Every brand name wants to be on that street. Every retailer dreams of it. We brought our clients to learn and experience it. We are always challenging them to think bigger. In order to think bigger – you have to experience bigger! Our visit was a fascinating journey of joy … Read More