Here’s how you can make the most out of your store’s price matching policy: 1. The Price is Right.Before you start to advertise price matching, be sure you are priced right on high-profile departments and items. Take some time to …
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Take this season to start developing an emergency preparedness niche. Weather is unpredictable, and with the seasonal increase of severe storms, summer is a great time to start stocking up on supplies like weather radios to keep customers ready for …
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To watch the full video, click here. As competition for discretionary dollars grows, creating a strong brand to which consumers can relate to can mean all the difference. This webcast will help attendees take a closer look at how signage, …
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To compete against each other and online retailers, the big boxes are taking their price comparisons straight to the shelves with in-store signage and advertising. Independent retailers can also use this tactic. Here are two ways how: Look for opportunities …
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By Michael Bergdahl, author and business consultant Isn’t it ironic that it takes years to build a great customer relationship, but only moments to tear one apart? Below are several of the most common customer service mistakes companies make. The …
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A good way to generate sales in the tailgating category is to tap into sports fans’ love of competition. There are a variety of different competitions you can host at your store: Ask customers to submit their favorite tailgating recipe …
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Bringing a pet into your store is a great conversation-starter for employees and customers. But before your four-legged friend becomes an in-store regular, make sure the animal, store and employees are prepared. Any retailer thinking of bringing a pet into …
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Central Network Retail Group, LLC (CNRG) opened a new format store, Town & Country Farm & Hardware, in Natchez, Miss., on Wednesday. “This new format is something I’ve thought about for a long time,” CNRG Chairman Jimmy R. Smith said. …
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