Can you believe it’s already December? Crazy how fast the year has flown by! If you want next December to look totally different with more cash flow, less chaos, and a store that actually runs smoothly without you then the time to start is right now. And it all begins with one thing: Customer Count. In this month’s State of … Read More
Retail Game Plan for Success with Krystal Perry
If you’re a retail store owner who’s feeling stuck, maybe drowning in inventory, working nonstop but not paying yourself, or just overwhelmed because everything depends on you, I want you to know you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and I see it all the time with the amazing retailers we work with. Let’s dive in what is the Retail game … Read More
How Small Stores Win with Focus, Connection, and Authenticity | State of Retail: November 2025
Can you even believe it’s November already? This is the month where all that planning meets reality when the energy shifts, the music starts playing in small stores, and you can feel the holidays coming to life. But if you’re feeling a little uncertain or even overwhelmed, I get it. Retail can feel like a rollercoaster especially this time of … Read More
Retail Momentum the CEO Guide: Localism and Team Power
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
Tariffs, Growth Strategy & Smart Scaling
Growth Strategy: How You Can Grow in a Slow Economy; Let’s talk about growth strategy that every retailer is thinking about right now: “Is it even smart to scale right now?” The headlines say the economy’s cooling off. Tariffs are back in the news. Foot traffic is shifting. It’s easy to get nervous. In fact, recently, another retailer asked me … Read More
