The Seven Deadly “Retail” Sins include Overbuying, Underbuying, Not Attending Markets, and No Markdown Strategy.
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July marked an addition of 50,000 employees to the payroll of small businesses nationwide, including independent retailers.
Independent retailers, especially those retailing kitchenware, can build their bridal business now by committing to excellent customer service.
Buyers and sellers must be brought together to jump start the economy, and this is the goal of Value Merchandise Expo and its principals, who are…
Is Your Initial Markup Enough? One question I am repeatedly asked by retailers is how to increase maintained margin. Several answers readily come to mind, the…
Recent and growing wage increases benefiting Chinese workers have made trading companies and Western retailers that import from China aware of potential cost increases and disgruntled…
Gift suppliers and their customers have a positive outlook for 2011 sales, as the economy continues to improve. “It’s about knowing your market,” one supplier says.
Alison Grappone has become a 31 year old entrepreneur overnight by following the philosophy that you should do what you know best. After planning her wedding…
As Walmart is running out of locations for its big shopping centers, and running out of ideas to boost its declining revenue, the company is looking…
During the recent economic downturn, retail stores have been following the philosophy that, “Time is Money.” However, avoiding customer calls or directing customers to online resources,…