Wholesale Only
As a consumer, if I find a great place that makes, grows or sells cool stuff, seeing a sign that says “Wholesale Only” makes me, personally, kind of sad. You know, for me. And, of course for all the other Read More …
Tag: retail
No Ego
There should be no ego in marketing…but there always is. Just look at Don Draper and Mad Men. Don’t get me wrong, I am all about the brand. But… Business owners, much like Don, tend to think of what they Read More …
Just Right
Who says that your price is just right? As in Goldilocks… That store sells for too much, this store for too little…if it is the same item, a commodity like item, then your customer can decide where to shop. As Read More …
We Can All Agree
No matter the team, the city (or even the sport) we can all agree on beer. At least that’s what Bud Light would have us believe. I am a big fan of Super Bowl commercials, most definitely more than the Big Read More …
Oh The Offers
Oh, the offers you get for sales and discounts that drag you from the comfort of your home and make you go shopping! Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day – a holiday and a great day for retail sales. Read More …
It’s the Emotional Side
Tonight, I spoke at the school board meeting because it is important to me. It was not easy. It is never easy. It is literally easier to speak in front of a group of 400 to 500 colleagues because we Read More …
Winding Down
When you are relaxing, home after dinner this week, think about those who can’t start winding down yet – yes, the retail workers who are putting up with each and every one of our frustrations, blow ups and meltdowns. Be Read More …
Re-Stocking
One of the hazards of Christmas impulse shopping and abandoned carts from Black Friday is re-stocking. Online, such is the case with Cyber Monday, this is not so much of a worry. It didn’t actually get pulled off the shelf Read More …
So Smooth
Many, many things are promoted as being so smooth as to encourage you to just sit back and enjoy them. Your man’s close-shaved face Cashmere Babies bottoms Your aunt’s cheek, offered for a kiss on family holidays Velvet dresses Long, Read More …
Shop Till You Drop
Did you do as they wanted you to do? Shop till you drop… it may have not been their motto for the day, but it IS what all the retailers who were open today, wanted. They have been promoting their Read More …