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“More or Less” for Effective Merchandising

  A lot of people (and some Chihuahuas) can get very excited about choices. They love going to stores and getting to look through a large selection to find the exact right thing that’s perfect for them. And that’s true, … Continue reading

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Refreshing Your Store Can Keep You Growing

Two of the biggest retail chain stores, Walmart and Target, are doing something that Wall Street really doesn’t like. In fact, if you believe Wall Street they’re crazy to do it and it’s a complete waste of money. What could … Continue reading

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Product SpotLight: Tamper-Proof Barcode Labels

Price switching is a big problem for many retailers. The impact of this type of loss on the bottom line can be devastating for businesses large and small. One example from a few years ago is the case of a Florida woman … Continue reading

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Cash is (NOT) King in 2016 and Beyond (?)

Here’s something you don’t hear about very often – a store that doesn’t accept cash. It’s pretty rare but it is beginning to happen more and more.  Stores not taking cash looks like it may become a trend.  If you don’t … Continue reading

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Events and Town Squares @ Your Store

Apple’s new retail chief, Angela Ahrendt, has a new approach for Apple Stores. She wants them to act more like town squares. It’s an interesting idea and it creates an end result that is similar to other approaches we have … Continue reading

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Back to Campus!

Believe it or not it’s almost time to head back to school.  Many young people will be heading off to college for the first time this year.  This is an exciting time but can also be a cause of anxiety.  … Continue reading

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Sidewalk Sale!!!

If you are lucky enough to be in a part of the country that isn’t buried in snow, and you’re experiencing spring weather, why not capitalize on your weather fortune?  Many southern locales are winter destinations for snowbirds.  Lovely weather … Continue reading

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