by admin | Nov 5, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Opinion, Resources, Retail Strategy, Sales Training
Have you ever walked into a retail store and thought, “Yikes, I hope my shop doesn’t look like this?” We’ve all been there. Store owners sometimes get so caught up in day-to-day operations that they overlook things that are probably less...
by Doug Works | Oct 24, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Customer Service, HR, Resources, Sales Training, Staffing
The Importance of Employee Engagement According to Axonify’s 2024 seasonal hiring survey, almost 60 percent of retail managers state that the quality of applicants this year regarding skill set, professionalism, and job-related experience is much lower than...
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...
