We take a big deep breath… and another… and maybe a 100 more – then commit to opening our very own store. All the work is done to design it, do the build out, get fixtures, create logos and a brand, travel to trade shows, curate product, train staff, advertise and marketing….and then the doors are open. HOORAY. It is … Read More
2 Timely Terrific Marketing Ideas
How about some new marketing ideas? I knew you would love that! 😉 Coming up this weekend is the 51st Superbowl and that means 3 things. 1. Good food, football and friends 2. Great commercials. 3. Excellent time to do a blow out sale for your clearance items!! I always recommend taking a % off all your clearance items that … Read More
What Is The First Thing You Should Pay in 2017?
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 2017. You have to … Read More
The 3 Reasons You Have “Can’t Clear it Out” Chaos
1. You are not the Humane Society. Anything in your store that you are sick of looking at? Why the heck hasn’t anyone bought it? It’s wonderful! The item (and others) have just been here too long. But why mark it down? The problem isn’t the item. The problem is that the right person hasn’t walked through the door. What … Read More
Post Election Retail
Post election retail therapy could be unprecedented By Debra D. Bass St. Louis Post-Dispatch Glad the election is behind us? Wait, don’t answer that, just don’t let that lead you too far down the path of retail therapy in a quest for solace, consolation and distraction. Seem unrelated? It’s not. The National Retail Federation decided to conduct an unprecedented flash … Read More