Category Archives: Retail News

Landlords stepping up, retail start ups, expected growth of e-commerce and the benefits of partnership marketing.

Right off the top, we dove into a story about endangered, humdrum and potentially deadly retail real estate and what they need to do to work with retailers going forward. Lots of Canadians are starting new businesses and it’s really interesting to see that retail was leading the way in a few provinces. A story […]

Positive 'looking ahead' headlines, the other side of the pandemic, taking the big chance and more

Some positive ‘looking ahead’ stories for independent retailers this week. A story about a former landscaper-turned-entrepreneur believes that once the pandemic subsides, a resurgence for retail is in the works and he wants to participate in that growth. What awaits retail on the other side of the pandemic? We had a great discussion about that. […]

Inspiring your community, building a cult following and 4 shopping personas when it comes to pick ups.

A great honour for a great retailer! Dan chats about ‘The Duke of Danforth!’ The story really makes you think. When it comes to your store and your community, what are you the Duke or Duchess of? The next story we talked about was a missed opportunity for many businesses that could be competing with […]

Focus on your cash flow, innovation and getting the expertise to succeed for 2021

A full podcast of great stories to help you and your retail business. This week we chatted about something near and dear to Dan…Cash Flow! There was a story about 12 Ways to Increase Your Cash Flow and Dan discussed a number of the more important items. Edmonton-based footwear brand Poppy Barley’s innovation continues within […]

Finding that bold passion for retail, managing your traffic and your sales team's commissions

Thanks for joining us! This week we discuss a bunch of retail headlines including a story about a Vinyl Record store that opened 40 years ago…and all of the reasons they should not have succeeded….40 years ago. A story about ‘Go or No Go’ – a Physical distancing traffic management – what is it and […]

What are the retail growth drivers for 2021? A new supply system and finding opportunity in disruption

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Leading trends to know for 2021, how you'll thrive with technology and private label tips for your retail store

We kick off the first podcast of 2021 talking about some great headlines that are important to you the independent retailer. This week we discussed Shopify’s list of the leading trends for 2021. We chatted about a story on 3 ways that small business retail can survive and thrive with technology. An interesting story with […]

The Full List! 20 for 21 – the key points you’ll need to undertake for the most successful 2021 possible.

Dan Holman, the Wealthy Retailer, shares the 20 key points you’ll need to undertake for the most successful 2021 possible.  From Content creation, to clarity breaks, to profit planning and more. These are the things you’ll need to focus on for 2021. The Wealthy Retailer is hosted by Dan Holman. Join him as they discuss […]

Part Two! 20 for 21 – the key points you’ll need to undertake for the most successful 2021 possible.

Thanks for joining us again! Dan Holman, the Wealthy Retailer, continues to share the 20 key points you’ll need to undertake for the most successful 2021 possible. Here are numbers 11 to 20! From Content creation, to clarity breaks, to profit planning and more. These are the things you’ll need to focus on for 2021. […]