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3 Tips for Choosing Customer-Friendly Fixtures
One key way to attract and keep the attention of shoppers is to create an environment that is conducive to shopping – and one key way to do that is to use compelling, interchangeable store fixtures and retail display systems to keep your store fresh, interesting and appealing.

Trade Show Attendance Tips
No matter how small your retail business may be, the benefits of attending a trade show sponsored by vendors or industry associations far outweigh any reason not to attend. To get the most from attending a trade show, you should have a strategy. Knowing what you would like to accomplish before, during, and after the trade show will help maximize your time. Here are some trade show planning tips.

Open-To-Buy Planning
Good inventory control is critical to ensuring an adequate level of stock is on hand for the amount of sales being generated. Having too much inventory (or the wrong type) during certain periods can slow your cash flow and reduce profits with too many markdowns. On the other hand, if you under buy and miss sales opportunities then you are not making your potential profit. A retailer can be sure to stock the right amount of the right products at the right time by using an Open-To-Buy (OTB) plan.

Auction House Bargains for Retailers
Many retailers are using eBay but few small businesses are capitalizing on live auctions. If you sell antiques or collectibles, chances are you know auction houses can be a gold mine of bargains for items to resell in your shop. Other retailers may not be aware of the deals they can find at an auction house. Local auctions are great places to purchase store fixtures, display props, merchandise and other items to be used in a retail store.