Cause and Effect

Before You Sign on the Dotted Line... Forming relationships with local charities can be beneficial for all involved. The charities receive much-needed support, and you'll probably develop customer loyalty and sales. However, there are a... more »

‘Seeding’ Your Retail Year During the Holidays

As you prepare for the 2006 holiday season, I recommend that you take a moment to stop and admire the flowers. You have way too much to do, you protest? Give it a try anyway.... more »

Happy Holidays

Fall is here and Halloween is around the corner, which can only mean one thing—it's time to shift your retail strategies into high gear for the 2006 holiday season! And while you are doing just... more »

Oh Baby!

Pushing Strollers Seth Berger, director of operations for Kids Home Furnishings in Stamford, CT, sells strollers—lots of strollers—approximately 50 different models. When you sell so many strollers, you need to know what you're talking about.... more »

Fresh Finds: Winter 2006

Got All Your Marbles Handmade, sterling jewelry comes with an assortment of 30 marbles, which can be changed quickly, and easily to express a personal mood and as a complement to any wardrobe. 866.628.1433 GotAllYourMarbles.com... more »

Wedding Wows

Today's bride and groom thank their parents, their bridal parties, their friends and others who participate in their wedding with amazing gifts, going beyond the formal silver picture frame and monogrammed money clip to choices... more »

Trending Up: Winter 2006

AbbottCozying up for a romantic rainy-day stroll for two is a snap thanks to this chic and modern doublewide, twin umbrella. Comes in a range of vibrant colors. 800.263.2955 AbbottCollection.com AVI CorporationThe AquaVista 500 is... more »

Best Sellers in Branson, Missouri

Burlington Annex For anyone who knows of the Burlington Annex, the first word that comes to mind is "elegance." Located in the heart of historic Branson, this is the second of two stained glass studios... more »

Healthy Bottom Line

Shops The Gift Stop Shands Hospital Since 1980, the Gift Stop has catered to hospital employees and patients at the University of Florida. Edwards estimates that at least 60 percent of her clientele are hospital... more »

How does your shop encourage impulse purchases?

Cindy McAdams of Silver CrossingSan Diego, CA619.325.4925SilverCrossing.comCindy McAdams of Silver Crossing "My clientele has a large range from tourists to locals to people attending business conventions. So the key thing to encourage impulse purchases for... more »