This Sunday, July 4, is the 245th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Fifty-six colonists hopped on the 18th-century version of a Zoom call and told King George III of England, “Ye can shinny up a thy flagpole.”
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Perhaps, but we’ve been through worse
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Freshly minted high school grads have much to offer your store
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See how well you understand your workers
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Four important reasons they should shop your store
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But make sure you choose the right channels to reach your audience
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Appointing a service plan point person can supercharge attachment sales
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Like a gourmet dish, effective mattress selling requires unique ingredients
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In our service-based retail world, the little guys and gals can beat the big boxers every day. It was just a few weeks ago that I got to experience it up close and personal.
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Here’s why you should consider doing so
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And a score sheet to grade them
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Retail holidays we’d like to see
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Consider setting performance requirements to increase these high-margin attachments
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Consider these business insights from the classic plastic oracle
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Rising rates are highest operating cost after labor, trade group says
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Retailers bear the cost of a growing theft problem
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When it comes to inflation, it’s a Back to the Future trip.
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Did you know that lighting is often the most overlooked element in a retail store’s design? And that poor in-store illumination can contribute to poor sales?
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Deliveries and in-home repairs could present even better attachment opportunities
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As shoppers shift to online stores in record numbers, convenience — even more than price — can make all the difference between closing a sale and losing one.
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