Get ready for new the new Instagram Reels feature that will allow you to view products, to buy or save for later. The benefits retailers need to consider. We discuss a story about retailers banding together, getting creative and working to drive sales; the one thing that is going to get them through this. A […]
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As retailers face new Covid operating rules, some timely advice is shared by Dan. We also discuss a story and provide some answers about smaller retailers who are suffering some major supplier issues, in this case it was Lego challenges. Time to face the new model reality as we discuss retailers who were not originally […]
A retail chain talks about flexing some of their creativity muscle and Dan wades in with some ideas. Great story of some brick and mortar shops leveraging Ebay to generate additional sales (and vice versa). Retailers are facing increased costs due to the pandemic and we discuss how you can treat these costs going forward. […]
How can you help independent stores through the winter and holiday season and more importantly, how can they help themselves? Story on retail partnerships you’ll want to check out. Opportunities are there with the partnerships, Dan discusses what you need to do to take advantage of them. It’s fun to call Dan Mr. Moneyball sometimes, […]
LISTEN HERE: https://anchor.fm/the-wealthy-retailer We discussed how retailers can best be prepared as well as looking for ways to proactively take it on as a second wave of closures is coming. Have you collaborated lately? An interesting collaboration story between two Canadian clothing icons sparked the conversation about retailers starting their own collaboration and what they can […]
How long should a retail store last? We discussed that in relation to a story about a 100 year old retail store. Lots of talk about Black Friday, normally one day, but this year it is really being spread out and we chime in on that topic. A story from Forbes about some buyers picking […]
This episode we talked about opportunities for small retailers in the face of department store challenges. Ever hear the term Retail is dead? Well, no one told these home brands and we were happy to discuss. More landlords are providing chances for retailers to take the Pop Up TEST DRIVE! We talked about going for […]
The only list you need to check twice. Manage your store, staff, and shoppers with this all-in-one guide designed to help you make the most of the holiday season and beyond. Download the checklist to: Set your store up for holiday success Ensure you’re maximizing your marketing tactics Track your progress in one place DOWNLOAD […]
Retailers getting prepared for the extended holiday season this year. Deloitte has released a new Holiday 2020 outlook, Dan shares his thoughts on that. The closing of Le Chateau: is this right sizing and does it represent more opportunities when things turn around? More sales ideas! – We liked the ideas that Dan shared last […]
It’s coming up on holiday online go time. Are you ready…..are you really ready? Dan shares a few Black Friday ideas this week and they are three great ones! If you’re in small business, this is your week. A great reminder, a great time for everyone to remember what drives our economy and what needs […]