My team is making me crazy…

Dear Cathy, Do you allow other employees to do markdowns (or be in charge of them and make them)? How do you handle delegating that job (one specific employee)? Also, is it okay (wise, smart…..not sure of the right word to use here) to make a rule that NO MARKDOWNS are to be taken without my approval? Any reason this … Read More

Caps for Sale. How Many Do You Wear?

Do you remember the kid’s book “Caps For Sale”?  It is about the peddler who wears all these hats and sells them.  It is what I think about when I give a speech. Every time I am giving a speech to retailers, I mention about how we retailers wear so many hats. We are chief salespeople, head buyers, advertising and … Read More

My staff is making me crazy…

A Q&A for Today! Dear Cathy, Do you allow other employees to do markdowns (or be in charge of them and make them)?  How do you handle delegating that job (one specific employee)? Also, is it okay (wise, smart…..not sure of the right word to use here) to make a rule that NO MARKDOWNS are to be taken without my … Read More

Fun and Games!

Are you feeling the pressure? When you are in the midst of a big month before a holiday like we are now, it can start to feel pretty tense. Let me share with you some strategies that my private clients use in times like this to make sure that they reach their sales goals. You know that you have to … Read More