Dealing with Downtime in Your Business

Like most retailers, the holiday rush has now died down and you are looking to take stock and regroup for the new year. Here are some tips for taking control of your downtime while creating... more »

Displays with Heart

Get your customers in the mood for buying. Here are some Valentine's Day display ideas they will simply love. more »

What are some successful strategies for pricing inventory?

What are some successful strategies for pricing inventory? When do you need to markdown and by how much? Debbie Dusenberry of Curious Sofa Debbie Dusenberry of Curious Sofa 913.432.8969 CuriousSofa.comFor me, pricing inventory is all... more »

Seasonal Stores, Year-Round Sales

Winter Wonderland at Amen Wardy Home Melissa M. Kellogg Photography by Melissa M. KelloggAspen tells the tale of two distinct eras: old Aspen, founded by prospectors and miners seeking fortune in 1880 and new Aspen,... more »

The Price is Right! Or is it?

Going Down the Markdown Route You were convinced the candles you ordered were going to sell really well. They didn't. Do you know why some products go down the markdown route and others don't? Markdowns... more »

Trending Up: Winter 2009

Morse Code Jewelry LLC Bracelets and necklaces have beads laid out in the dot and dash pattern of Morse code to "spell" words. The jewelry is made of solid 14k gold, solid .925 sterling, and... more »

In Litchfield, It’s Better to Share

The Renaissance center in the Tollgate Hill business district of Litchfield has had several incarnations over the years. Two of the five current businesses subscribing to a strength-in-numbers school of merchandising are Scarborough Faire Home... more »

‘Sweet’ town banks on collaboration

Lititz is Lancaster County's sweet spot.Or at least that's the pitch retailers in the small town - which is perpetually chocolate-scented thanks to the Wilbur Chocolate Factory - soon plan to make.Merchants there have banded... more »

Take Me Home moving to new one

Palos Heights' loss will be Palos Park's gain after Take Me Home gifts and home interiors shop opens soon in the Mill Creek Shopping Center, 131st Street and La Grange Road."People are upset that I... more »

New Resources Draw Retailers to Ex-Tracts

White Plains, NY - Despite challenging economic conditions, spa, salon and specialty retailers sought new resources at the winter edition of EX•TRACTS®, January 25-29 at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Presented as... more »