Identify and Prevent Retail Theft
Tuesday June 30, 2009
Results of the National Retail Security Survey, released at the National Retail Federation’s Loss Prevention Conference and EXPO, show that retail shrinkage averaged 1.52 percent of retail sales in 2008, ... Read More
Careers in Retail
Friday June 26, 2009
While many employment sectors are expecting a decline over the next few years, the retail industry continues to offer growth potential through the year 2016, according to the U.S. Department ... Read More
Improving Profitablity
Tuesday June 23, 2009
A retailer recently told me she was glad to be in business during these hard economic times for two simple reasons. For one, she feels if she can ride out ... Read More
Choosing Customer-Friendly Fixtures
Friday June 19, 2009
When I purchase store fixtures, three basic factors influence my buying decision. First, I choose a fixture based on the need. For example, if I want to display garments off ... Read More
Compliance Notice: Labor Law Poster
Wednesday June 17, 2009
Have you recently received an official looking letter warning your business about replacing outdated labor law posters? It may say something like:
Failure to comply with 2009 compliance requirements may lead ... Read More
Book Review: Marketing Your Retail Store in the Internet Age
Monday June 15, 2009
As soon as sales dip and retailers look for ways to boost the bottom line, many begin thinking about marketing. Some may think about cutting their marketing budget, others may ... Read More
Bailout for Retailers?
Thursday June 11, 2009
Where's my bailout?
How many times have you heard that question in the last few months. How many times have thought it?
Beginning June 15th, retailers and small businesses can apply for ... Read More
Business Life Cycle: Where's Your Business?
Monday June 8, 2009
As your retail business grows, its financial and organizational needs evolve and as a retailer, your quest for information changes along with your business. Where you once needed help developing ... Read More
Help Name This Business: Dresses and Tops
Saturday June 6, 2009
A reader writes:
"I am starting a woman's line of dress and tops. Very feminine, pretty, sexy. I have been racking my brain trying to find the right name. I ... Read More
Taking Time Off
Thursday June 4, 2009
When was the last time you were away from your retail store for more than a day? If you're thinking about the last trade show or buying event you attended, ... Read More
Retail Store Review: Riyash
Tuesday June 2, 2009
Abdul Kareem was kind enough to send photos of Riyash in Saudi Arabia for our critique. View the photo gallery, store review or provide your own rating of this retailer's ... Read More