Do you know Chance the Rapper? In case you don’t… Chance the Rapper, whose real name is Chancellor Johnathan Bennett, has become one of the biggest breakout stars these past couple of years, claiming his fame in such a unique and unorthodox way. All of his music is free and he has avoided major labels that wanted to sign him. … Read More
A Retailer’s Guide to Margins: What Retailers Need to Know to Build a Profitable Business
No word is more important to retailers than Margins. It is crucial to building a profitable business. However, this most critical term is also the most misunderstood. What is Gross Margin? Margin refers to the retail term Maintained Markup (MMU) which is the same as the general accounting term Gross Margin. It is the difference between sales and cost of … Read More
Does Your Team Have Those Winter Blahs – It’s Your Fault – Want To Fix It?
The difference between a wildly successful season and a good or bad one almost always comes down to one element. The difference won’t be the economy, the political landscape, what the competition does, or how you do your windows. The difference will be you. There is an intangible vibe that separates a winning season – and a winning store – … Read More
BRRR! How can I keep sales UP while the temps DROP?
Well, the pots and pans are put away and the new year is already started! Our kids always invite their friends to sleep over and share in the fun. We have a tradition of banging pots and pans to ‘ring’ in the new year. It’s loud and fun…and loud! AND IT IS FREEZING in most places! What is the temp … Read More
Ho Ho Ho – The Secret Translation
What! Ho Ho Ho has a secret translation? We can all picture Santa Claus leaning back with hands on his belly while saying “ho ho ho”. It is part of his joyful and laughter-rich image. “Ho ho ho” is an onomatopoeia, which is a word that sounds like what it means. It is a deep and happy sound. In the … Read More