5 Retail New Year’s Resolutions
It doesn’t matter if you run a traditional bricks-and-mortar store, an on-line business, or a dental clinic: if you resolve to follow... Read More
Retail’s Cocaine, Booze, Pot, and Sugar
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Allen Questrom, former CEO of JCPenney, Macy’s, and other great retail companies, recently said, “The sale has become like a cancer.” His... Read More
The Real Reason Black Friday Isn’t Just Friday Anymore – But Is Still in the Black
Remember when stores just opened a little early on the day after Thanksgiving, as in 7:00 am?; then it got really crazy... Read More
Retail Holiday Cocktail Recipes #2
The holiday season is especially stressful and demanding for retailers. The pressure is definitely on. Most companies—brick and mortar, ecommerce, or any... Read More
Why Trump’s Retail Strategy Worked . . . and Hillary’s Didn’t
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Two of the first rules of a successful retail strategy are to know your customer and to have the right product at... Read More
3 Reasons Why Barnes & Noble Is Struggling: RETAIL STORE WALK-THROUGH #1
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A retail walk-through is a cursory physical review of a store and its business. The term refers to the senior leadership of... Read More
Politics Is All About Running a Retail Business
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You’ve heard the expression “retail politicians,” and it is a very accurate phrase, perhaps more accurate than you realize. Politicians are selling... Read More