Some of the most valuable real estate space in your store lies in a narrow display at the end of a gondola run: The endcap. But whether your customers stop and look at the items you place there or just …
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Store of the Future: Technologies Changing Retail
This presentation outlines how technology is affecting retailing and what new tools are available for retailers today. Topics include displays and signage, employee training, marketing and operations. View the presentation
Read More »Seasonal Selling: Getting Ready for Fall
To watch the full video, click here. This presentation shows retailers how they can keep the momentum of the summer selling season going into the fall. It also featured retailer panelists Chris Hughes of Hardware Plus in Osceola, Ind., and …
Read More »Four Ways to Implement Price Matching in Your Store
Here’s how you can make the most out of your store’s price matching policy: 1. The Price is Right.Before you start to advertise price matching, be sure you are priced right on high-profile departments and items. Take some time to …
Read More »Create an Emergency Preparedness Niche
Take this season to start developing an emergency preparedness niche. Weather is unpredictable, and with the seasonal increase of severe storms, summer is a great time to start stocking up on supplies like weather radios to keep customers ready for …
Read More »Consumers & Brand Loyalty
To watch the full video, click here. As competition for discretionary dollars grows, creating a strong brand to which consumers can relate to can mean all the difference. This webcast will help attendees take a closer look at how signage, …
Read More »Two Ways to Take In-Store Price Comparisons to the Shelf
To compete against each other and online retailers, the big boxes are taking their price comparisons straight to the shelves with in-store signage and advertising. Independent retailers can also use this tactic. Here are two ways how: Look for opportunities …
Read More »Customers: Love ‘Em or You’ll Lose ‘Em
By Michael Bergdahl, author and business consultant Isn’t it ironic that it takes years to build a great customer relationship, but only moments to tear one apart? Below are several of the most common customer service mistakes companies make. The …
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