6 Holiday Retail Display Ideas to Try This Season
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by Francesca Nicasio
1y ago
Unless you’ve been isolated from the retail world all year, then you know that the holidays are (practically) in full swing. Shoppers will soon be flocking to retail stores to purchase everything from Christmas gifts and decor to holiday outfits and supplies.  And while the uptick in traffic is great news for retailers, the holiday season is also the most competitive sales period for stores. This means you need to work extra hard to grab your customers’ attention and drive sales.  One key step to doing that is setting up compelling holiday retail displays. Visual merchandising often ..read more
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How to Get a Head Start for the 2022 Holiday Season
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by Francesca Nicasio
1y ago
If you work in retail, we don’t need to tell you that the holiday season is a humongous deal. As the industry’s busiest shopping event, it’s incredibly important to put your best foot forward and ensure your business is equipped to serve holiday shoppers.  To that end, we’ve put together a handful of tips to help you do just that.  The importance of starting early Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas may be months away but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get a move on with your retail holiday plans.  Consumers are increasingly starting their holiday shopping earlier in the ye ..read more
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5 Ways to Market to Teens in 2022
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by Francesca Nicasio
1y ago
It’s probably time to update your marketing strategies when it comes to your teen audience. We are officially in full swing of the teen years of Gen Z, a generation that currently ranges from about ages 10-25.  The oldest end of this cohort already command $360B in disposable income, according to Bloomberg. This generation also has very different shopping and consumption habits than millennials. They’ve been shaped by the pandemic, after all.  So if you haven’t made changes to your marketing strategies recently, you’re probably losing out. Let’s take a look at five marketing strateg ..read more
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Accessibility In Retail: How To Make Your Store More Accessible To People With Disabilities
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by Francesca Nicasio
1y ago
In the US alone, there are around 61 million adults living with a disability. Over 7 million have an intellectual impairment, while 39 million are struggling with a motor impairment of some kind. Figures like this prompt us to ask: are we doing enough to accommodate the needs of some of our most vulnerable citizens? One area where there is still much progress to be made is in the retail sector. Despite a few notable exceptions, most stores are not particularly accessible to people with disabilities. This can make it difficult for those individuals to do things like shopping for groceries or c ..read more
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A Business Owner’s Guide to Wearing Multiple Hats
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by Francesca Nicasio
1y ago
FACT: running a business can be hectic and overwhelming. As the business owner, you often have to take on the roles of CEO, salesperson, receptionist, and more at any given time. It’s no wonder then, that 62% of business owners work longer hours and 42% report feeling overwhelmed. But here’s the good news: there are a number of steps you can take to reduce overwhelm and better manage the multiple “hats” that you’re wearing.  That’s exactly what we’ll cover in this article. You’ll learn how to: gain clarity into the different “hats” or roles required to make your business work; delegate ..read more
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10 Reasons Your In-Store Retail Displays Aren’t Working — and What to Do Instead
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by Francesca Nicasio
1y ago
One of the major differences between brick-and-mortar and ecommerce retail is the ability (or inability) to create a physical customer-product interaction. In-store retail displays allow you to draw attention to specific merchandise, round out the immersive in-store experience, and flex your creative muscles. In-store retail displays play a crucial role in driving conversions. Window displays alone influence 24% of purchases, according to NPD Group. And that’s before shoppers walk into your store: Imagine the impact of displays once they’re inside? Why your in-store retail displays aren’t work ..read more
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9 Retail Manager Skills You Must Develop to Thrive in Today’s Modern Landscape
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by Francesca Nicasio
2y ago
Retailers today have their work cut out for them. While it’s true that we’re starting to put the pandemic behind us, there are still several challenges—including supply chain issues and labor shortages—that need to be reckoned with.  Navigating these challenges requires skilled retail pros who are adept at overseeing people and store operations.  It’s more important than ever to bring in highly competent individuals who can manage your stores and ensure they thrive. To that end, we’ve put together a list of fundamental retail manager skills that are proving to be valuable in today’s ..read more
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5 Graduation Marketing Ideas to Try in Your Retail Business [2022 Guide]
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by Francesca Nicasio
2y ago
As far as holidays and events go, graduation may not be as big a Christmas or Mother’s Day. But overlooking this year’s graduates would mean leaving money on the table. In 2021, the National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasted graduation spending to hit $5.9 billion, with the average consumer spend at $119.44. These numbers are likely to continue trending up, especially as the world opens back up.  To help you capitalize on this year’s graduation festivities, we’ve put together a handy list of graduation marketing ideas for retail.  Check them out! Lead with empowering messages Gradu ..read more
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How to Hire a Cashier: 5 Steps to Implement in Your Retail Hiring Process
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by Francesca Nicasio
2y ago
Retail stores come in all shapes and sizes, but there is one thing that many of them have in common: they employ cashiers. Sure, bigger players in the grocery spaces have started implementing self-checkout; but for most small to medium retailers, the role of the cashier continues to be a vital one.  But with labor shortages plaguing the retail industry, many stores are finding it difficult to recruit cashiers who’ll stick around. In this post, we’ll share practical tips to help you hire more cashiers amidst the labor shortage. Take a look at our pointers below! 1. Set yourself up for cas ..read more
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5 Private Branding Examples to Inspire Your Retail Store Initiatives 
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by Francesca Nicasio
2y ago
Looking to add an edge to your store? Private labeling might be just the ticket. A private label, also known as a store brand, is a line of products that a retail store runs under its own name, often in addition to other brands the store sells. Store brands most often offer a standard product at a significant discount (called a generic), but can also be distinct products not sold anywhere else. It’s important to note that the retailer isn’t the one who makes the products. Rather, they purchase them from another manufacturer who allows the retailer to put their own label on the item.  Pri ..read more
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