by admin | Sep 1, 2024 | HR, Resources, Retail Strategy, Sales Training, Staffing
High turnover rates and staffing challenges have long characterized the retail industry. In 2023, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found the average rate of retail employee turnover to be around 60 percent in the U.S. — far exceeding the national average by a...
by admin | Aug 12, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, HR, Resources, Retail Strategy, Sales Training
How to motivate retail employees … It’s a subject retailers routinely ask about. My answer is always the same: You don’t. That might sound strange to hear from a motivational speaker, so let me explain. You can try to motivate a retail employee with...
by admin | Jul 3, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Holiday, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Resources, Retail Strategy, Sales Training, Story Telling
Christmas in July. We’ve all heard the phrase as a marketing slogan, but Planning Ahead for Successful Holidays is a better concept. By strategizing early, you can ensure your store is prepared to meet customer demands, optimize inventory, and create memorable...
by admin | Mar 11, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Service, Educational Opportunity, HR, Resources, Retail Strategy, Sales Training
When you’re looking for a Retail Sales Strategy that works, it’s simple: you need to be brilliant on the basics. I had been hired in my business consultant role by a man looking to open a new store. After assessing the location and...
by admin | Mar 9, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Competitions, News, Resources, Retail Technologies, Sales Training
Photo Courtesy of ENDVR Sales contests are powerful tools for brands. They incentivize and motivate sales associates to talk about their products and sell them to customers. And this extra push goes a long way for brands. In this article, we will explain how to...
by admin | Feb 23, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Customer Service, Resources, Sales Training
Looking for resources on how to increase sales in retail? The key is to realize in many ways, brick-and-mortar retailers have a finite client base. After all, only so many people will be willing to walk into your store on any given day. While great marketing can...
