Retail Momentum the CEO Guide: Localism and Team Power

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Oh my gosh, September really does feel like hitting a reset button, doesn’t it? Summer’s winding down, the back-to-school buzz is here, and in Chicago I even got to wear a sweater the other day.  That shift in the air? It’s the same kind of energy your store can tap into. This is the season to build retail momentum. Now, … Read More

Why Won’t My Team Just Do What I Ask?!

Have you ever found yourself thinking, “My team is great… but I’ve told them a hundred times, why don’t they get it? Why won’t they just do what I ask?!” Oh my gosh, if I had a dollar for every time I’ve felt that way, I’d have a drawer full of cash and a lot fewer gray hairs. One of … Read More