Maximizing Events and Promotions: Strategies for Retail Success

maximizing events and promotions

Are you maximizing events and promotions in your retail store? The successful strategy I’m about to share with you just require 2 simple steps. But before I share it, let me set it up with this story from back when my son Christopher was in high school: “Mom, I need a morphsuit.” “What? What’s a morphsuit and why do you … Read More

It’s Time To Be Honest

I strive to be authentic and transparent with you all the time.  Sometimes, I get discouraged.  I know that is a shock.  It never happens to you, right?!   I usually am cheery and chipper – your cheerleader encouraging you to be the best version of yourself you can be.  I can always see the silver lining in a dark cloud.   … Read More

# 1 Way to Reduce Markdowns

Are you tired of having so much to markdown?  Are your red pens running out of ink?!  Tired of watching all that profit just go down the drain? The #1 way to reduce markdowns and increase profit is to plan your inventory better. Inventory planning is the secret that all the big guys and most successful stores utilize.  If they … Read More

Want Your Custs To Say “Here’s My Money”?

I have studied consumer psychology in order to maximize sales.  Imagine yourself in this situation: You are in a store and you see a table that is marked SALE.  You want to save a buck as much as anyone so you head in that direction.  As you approach it, you start evaluating the items to see if any will fit … Read More

Eating an Elephant

Growing your business requires the same strategy as eating an elephant. An elephant is HUGE and if I were going to eat it – what would I do? How would I start? Where would I start?  There is a secret and super easy way to do it… one bite at a time. Your goal is to have a larger paycheck. … Read More