Done Beats Perfect: State of Retail | August 2025

Retail Trends, Consumer Spending, Profit Margins, Experiential Retail, Community Engagement, Economic Shifts, Sustainability, Customer Relationships, Strategic Leadership, Retail Innovation, In-store Experiences, Retail Strategy, Smarter, Lead Harder, Summer, retail

State of Retail: August 2025 There’s something about August. Maybe it’s the back-to-school buzz, or the “let’s do it all before summer ends” rush. One minute you feel calm and collected, the next you’re scrambling. Sound familiar? here’s the State of Retail for you.  But here’s your reminder: you’re not here to hustle harder. You’re here to lead smarter. This … Read More

How Profit First Transforms Retail Stores

markup, pricing strategy, profit, IMU, profit killer, gut, costing, psychology, sales, anchor pricing

“I’ve come to believe that  transformation is the most powerful force in business . That’s the power of transformation, and it’s why this episode of The Richer Retailer that transforms retail stores is so special.” Watch the full episode in YouTube now! I had the absolute honor of sitting down with my dear friend, Liz Szporn a Profit First coach, … Read More

Why Do Independent Retailers Fail?

A New York Times business columnist asked me this question.  “There are three reasons”, I replied. They ignore numbers. They ignore customers. They ignore their own story. All of this happens because they are so busy running their stores.  They don’t stop multi tasking long enough to be strategic and develop a plan. THIS IS TRAGIC. THIS IS A DUMB … Read More