Walmart Moves To Recapture Sales
October 1, 2011 by Publisher
Filed under Company News, Magazine Archives, News
Independent retailers received a brief moment of happiness when big box retailer, Walmart, fell victim to economic hardship, helping to even the playing field for the rest of Main Street USA. For months, local discount stores and mom and pop shops have been witness to the fact that even the industry bigwigs aren’t immune to [...]
You Want Fries with That? Retailers Profit from Suggestive Selling
September 14, 2011 by Ritchie Sayner, Vice President of Business Development for RMSA Retail Solutions
Filed under Management
Suggestive selling not only works, but can add significant percentage to store sales volume and margin.
The Truth About Markdowns
July 6, 2011 by Ritchie Sayner, Vice President of Business Development for RMSA Retail Solutions
Filed under Finance, Management
Understanding markdown truths and employing sound markdown management should help turn markdowns from a negative part of business into a positive.
Is Your Initial Markup Enough?
June 21, 2011 by Ritchie Sayner, Vice President of Business Development for RMSA Retail Solutions
Filed under Finance, Management
Having the correct initial markup is the cornerstone to achieving desired and maintained markup. What are the determining factors for initial markup?
May Sees More Saving Than Spending
June 3, 2011 by Jaclyn Allard
Filed under Finance, Industry Headlines, News
Independent retailers’ sales affected by the price of gas, higher cotton and labor prices, and severe weather during the month of May.
Have a Say in Customer Purchases with In-store Marketing
April 27, 2011 by Jaclyn Allard
Filed under Management, Marketing
In-store marketing provides you with the opportunity to present a clear message to your target customer.
Independent Retailers Realize Digital Signage Benefits
April 18, 2011 by Jaclyn Allard
Filed under Marketing, News
Digital signage proves effective for independent retailers, especially when implemented at the point of sale (POS).
Dollar General Leads the Way as Dollar Stores Thrive in Current Economy
March 22, 2011 by Rory J. Thompson
Filed under Finance, Marketing, News, Product Trends
Report says consumers have been watching their money closely, and small retailers and dollar stores have benefited from their caution.
Nation’s Retailers Get More Good News as February Sales Rise
March 15, 2011 by Rory J. Thompson
Filed under Marketing, New Products, News, Web Marketing
Shoppers keep coming out in force, as retailers keep inventory stock at good levels while still offering promotions.
Survey: U.S. Small Business Confidence Climbs to Highest Level in Three Years
March 11, 2011 by Rory J. Thompson
Filed under Management, Marketing, News
Signs continue to appear that consumers are getting more comfortable with the idea of spending more, fueling economic growth.










