Retailer to Retailer

Having Problems With Your Store?

Ever wonder if other stores have had similar issues or problems that you seem to be having when it comes to moving merchandise more quickly, staying up to date on what's new in the industry, or making the move to a new location? Our Retailer to Retailer articles feature experiences from others in the juvenile and maternity product industry and their solutions to everyday retail problems and obstacles.

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Your Business Benefits When You Show You Care
Small business owners are busier than ever. They not only head a business, but they typically run daily operations that can include inventory control, staffing, finances, sales, and marketing. With many business owners putting in well over forty hours a week, finding time to give back to your community seems dismal and a last priority. I understand completely as a small business owner and single mom myself. Investing time in a community when you rarely have time to spend with your family can seem unreasonable; however, it can be amazingly rewarding in more ways than one.
Relating to Your Customers
We have been in business for six years now and the number one lesson I have learned is to relate to your customer. You cannot sell your product to your customer if you do not understand it or cannot relate to it.
Q&A on Helping Mom and Dad-to-Be Decorate Their Nursery
What color combinations or print/color combinations are "in" for 2012? Gray and yellow is a very hot color combination right now. Gray has been popular for a few years and is still holding strong.
How to Maximize a Gift With Purchase
A Gift With Purchase (GWP) is a great way to promote products and drive incremental sales without discounting. Most GWP promotions come from manufacturers, although retailers would do well to consider doing them on a regular basis.

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