If I had to start over tomorrow with no list, no team, and no safety net, the very first place I’d focus is inventory plan. Why? Because inventory is not just products on shelves. It’s cash. It’s a strategy. It’s the engine that either fuels your growth or quietly drains your business. In Part 2 of the Million Dollar Store … Read More
Do Clearance Sales Really Work?
If January feels heavy for you right now, slower sales, quieter stores, racks full of product that just didn’t move, and the question of whether clearance sales are the right next step, let me start by saying this: You are not doing anything wrong. I hear from so many store owners every January who feel discouraged, worried, or even a … Read More
Judge Books by Their Cover – Why Every Store Should Sell Books
Today, I’m so excited to welcome back a truly inspiring guest and one of our amazing clients, Alana Turner. She’s the passionate owner of Poopsies in Galena, Illinois, and this is her second time joining us on The Richer Retailer podcast. Alana has a deep love for books and a gift for helping specialty retailers confidently sell books in a … Read More
2025 – A Year in Review ✨
WOW, 2025 was a YEAR! Here at RETAILMavens we made SO many changes, all to serve YOU — our incredible community of retail store owners — better. Let’s take a moment to celebrate some highlights from this amazing year: ★ More Stores Thriving with RETAILMavens programs: This year, 156+ store owners joined the RETAILMavens world. Whether they’re focusing on growing … Read More
From “Will We Open?” to Sold Out: Jane Boutique’s Story with Sam Sleeper
I’m so excited to share the Sold Out story of someone very special to us, our client Sam Sleeper and her incredible journey with Jane Boutique. Sam’s story is everything retail is about: heart, hustle, and a whole lot of emotional resilience. Sam joined our “new store” program where we help store owners plan and open their new store, resulting … Read More
