Top 5 Tips for Selling While Closed: Freshen Up Your Store Without Losing Business

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Closing your store for a makeover might seem like a daunting task, especially when you’re worried about losing business. But what if I told you that you can turn this temporary closure into a golden opportunity if you’re focused on selling while closed? By strategically planning your closure and leveraging online platforms, you can keep your sales up and even … Read More

BRRR! How can I keep sales UP while the temps DROP?

Well, the pots and pans are put away and the new year is already started!  Our kids always invite their friends to sleep over and share in the fun.  We have a tradition of banging pots and pans to ‘ring’ in the new year.  It’s loud and fun…and loud! AND IT IS FREEZING in most places! What is the temp … Read More

Super Bowl = Super Store Sales

114,400,000 people. That is the number of viewers for the Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, 2015. An incredible 71.1% of all TV’s on at that time were watching the game. It is a major cultural event. Don’t miss using it as an opportunity to drive traffic to your store. Use it as the end of the sale season. Generally, … Read More

How Low Should I Go?

Are you finding yourself at the end of your clearance sale wondering what to do with what’s left? I hear this every year, and Charlene just asked the question on everyone’s mind. Cathy, When you need to get rid of stock, like clothing, how low in discount should you go? I often wonder if you should take the hit to … Read More