Welcome to part 3 of our Million-Dollar series. If I had to start over tomorrow with no list, no team, and no safety net, the next place I’d focus right after cash flow and inventory is building the right team. For retailers, this is a game changer. This is what I learned: You don’t hit that million-dollar mark by grinding … 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 Tariffs to Triumph: The Power of Retail Collaboration
Tariffs to Triumph: How Collaboration Turns Retail Challenges Into Growth If you’ve been in retail long enough, you know that some challenges just seem to pop up out of nowhere like tariffs that suddenly make your costs jump overnight. But every Tariffs to Triumph story starts there when a tough situation pushes you to get creative, pivot, and come out … Read More
Media That Moves Merch: PR Tactics for Store Owners
Small Business PR Tactics That Actually Work (Even Without a Big Budget) I’ll be honest with you, for years, I thought PR tactics were only for the “big guys” with massive marketing budgets. You know, the brands splashed across glossy magazines or featured on morning shows. I figured small retailers like us couldn’t pitch local media, build relationships with journalists, … Read More
Done Beats Perfect: State of Retail | August 2025
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
