Build a Retail Marketing Strategy in 5 Simple Steps
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on January 16, 2024
Some say retail makes the world go ‘round. In fact, it’s currently estimated that retail sales will be up to $5.23 trillion by the end of this year in the ...
Inventory Scanner Gun: 5 Top Options for Small Businesses
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on January 09, 2024
Inventory management is one of the most critical parts of running your store. Between storage cost, vendor management, count times, and the cost of inventory...
What Is a Good Inventory Turnover Ratio for Small Retailers?
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on January 02, 2024
You can either have fast sales and happy customers or stagnant stock and tight cash flow. Which are you choosing?
Inventory Reconciliation 101: How To Reconcile Inventory in 5 Steps
Graham Hoffman
By Graham Hoffman
on December 26, 2023
Is your business plagued by frequent stockouts, frustrated customers, and inventory management chaos? It might be time to get serious about reconciliation.
How To Implement Barcode Inventory Management: 6 Tips and Tools
Dan Albrecht
By Dan Albrecht
on December 19, 2023
Without a proper handle on inventory, you’ll always be chasing your tail. Disgruntled employees, unhappy customers, and slim profit margins will be the norm. Isn...
Improve Your Sales With 8 Small Hardware Shop Display Ideas
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on December 12, 2023
Going up against big box retailers can feel like an uphill battle. But you can level the playing field and drive more foot traffic by focusing on the customer experience and creating some incredible displays.
Speeding Up Your Grocery Store Checkout Line: 6 Tips for Efficiency
Dan Albrecht
By Dan Albrecht
on December 05, 2023
Do you often hear toes tapping and audible sighs from your customers as they stand in long checkout lines at your store?
Creating a Wine Inventory System: 7 Tips and Tools
Gina Obert
By Gina Obert
on November 28, 2023
Do you know what’s sitting in your storeroom right now? Are there bottles of expensive wine gathering dust in your back room instead of in your customers’ wine cellars? You’re in the right place!
Age Verification Systems: 5 Top Solutions for Liquor Stores
Dan Albrecht
By Dan Albrecht
on November 21, 2023
If you sell liquor to a minor, your store will face steep consequences. Fines, license suspensions — you may even have to close your doors for good.
4 Convenience Store Trends To Increase Sales & Profitability in 2024
Graham Hoffman
By Graham Hoffman
on November 16, 2023
Do you want to be ahead of the pack or behind the times? You have a choice. And right now, convenience stores have an opportunity. Emerging trends will always affect how businesses run. Some of these trends are more important than others, ...