Recognizing and Preventing Hidden Loss
January 11, 2012 by Andrew Wren, CEO of Wren Solutions
Filed under Management, Podcasts, Security
While not classified as shrink, hidden losses are just as detrimental to the retailer’s bottom line as theft.
Indies Profit from Unique Gifts and Smart Business Tactics
November 22, 2011 by Jaclyn Allard
Filed under Management, Marketing
While unique merchandise draws customers, smart business tactics help drive home the sale.
Offline and Online Service
October 1, 2011 by Publisher
Filed under Magazine Archives, Marketing
As brick and mortar retailers join the online community in an effort to reach more customers, many are at a loss for the appropriate marketing and customer service strategies for their virtual store. Used to face-to-face interaction in which a smile and a greeting could make a sale, traditional brick and mortar retailers are now [...]
Retail Pet Peeves
August 30, 2011 by Ritchie Sayner, Vice President of Business Development for RMSA Retail Solutions
Filed under Management
No matter your role in the retail game, we have all faced the good and the annoying, recognizing the right and wrong of retail actions
Holiday Sales Require Deeper Customer Connections
August 23, 2011 by Jaclyn Allard
Filed under Industry Headlines, Marketing, News
Deeper connections with consumers can help drive higher levels of purchase intent, response rates, online engagement and advocacy.
Consumers Tell Retailers How They Feel via Video Research
August 8, 2011 by Jaclyn Allard
Filed under Marketing, News
An inside look into what customers love and loathe could mean the difference between record sales or bankruptcy.
Indie Retail Success with Mystery Shopping
August 4, 2011 by Jaclyn Allard
Filed under Management, Podcasts
For an independent retailer starting with one store, Ashby has become a successful entrepreneur, recognizing that customer satisfaction is the primary key to success.
Say ‘I do’ to Independent Retailer Gift Registries
August 1, 2011 by Jaclyn Allard
Filed under Marketing
Independent retailers, especially those retailing kitchenware, can build their bridal business now by committing to excellent customer service.
Save With Continental Wholesale
August 1, 2011 by Publisher
Filed under Magazine Archives, Product Trends
Continental Wholesale deals in truckloads and pallet-lots of store liquidations, shelf pulls, store closeouts, and excess inventory.
Michelle and Scott’s Proud to Service Independent Retailers
June 24, 2011 by Jaclyn Allard
Filed under Company News
Michelle and Scott’s targets indies, supplying products that make money, and compete with big box stores.










