Thrillers, Fillers and Spillers. Ideas To Reduce Markdowns That Deserve Your Undivided Attention – Right Now Before Your Sales Start! Gardening really isn’t my thing. How about you? Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE being surrounded by the beauty that flowers provide. You also know that I love numbers and processes. I was ecstatic to learn that there was a … Read More
One Way To Make Your Life Easier
One Way To Make Your Life Easier My goal is always to make your job easier and point out ways that you can do something once and re-use it! I know how many hats you wear and how much you have to do. I like to call this a “Rinse and Repeat”. Who doesn’t love that? Let’s dig in! … Read More
Got Some Lazy Items In Your Store?
Jean said – “Your Killer Clearance Sale has worked like magic for us! My team loves it. We have moved so much inventory and made lots of money from it.” “That’s great Jean. I am so happy to hear that!” I replied. “But Cathy I have another problem. What can I do RIGHT NOW about merchandise that has already run … Read More
Real Retailer Q’s: My Cash Flow is SUCKING
It all started with this email from my client……….. Hey Cathy- I saw you e-mailed me last week or something, and I never got around to responding. I was knee-deep in my last big promotion and now I’m desperate for an idea to help cash flow. The launch went ok, not as great as I was hoping, but it brought … Read More
The First 3 Things You Should Pay in 2016?
The start of a new year is filled with hope and promise, right? Like you, I am very visual. The new year reminds me of a bright shiny new penny or a beautiful pristine landscape covered in snow. There is one thing that you have to pay to keep your hope alive for increased profits for 2016. You have to … Read More