The Plumb Club recently reported 43% of consumers still prefer buying jewelry from independent retailers over national chains, department stores, or even online platforms.* We know this applies to other retail industries as well.Why?The  In-Store ExperienceIndependents (aka “Indies”) have more flexibility to create a unique, attractive, and engaging shopping environment. You can change your floor...Read More

Five tips on the fifth of each month: What five things can you do in one month to make a difference on your selling floor?Make Sure They Know Your Elevator PitchYour team should be able to recite your elevator pitch quickly and confidently. When they can easily explain what your business is about, it reinforces...Read More

Five tips on the fifth of each month: What five things can you do in one month to make a difference on your selling floor?1. Review Your Inventory MonthlyEvery month, review your P&L statement, paying close attention to inventory both in stock and on the selling floor. Are your numbers in line with your business...Read More

Five tips on the fifth of each month: What five things can you do in one month to make a difference on your selling floor?Tulips Everywhere – Think tulips – and lots of them. Imagine hundreds of silk tulips packed into metal buckets, painted containers, or glass vases. Scatter them throughout your store: a dozen...Read More

Five tips on the fifth of each month: What five things can you do in one month to make a difference on your selling floor?Biophilia – Yep, going strong and getting stronger. Bringing the outdoors in, will continue to be seen across all types of interior environments. And it makes perfect sense since we are...Read More

Five tips on the fifth of each month: What five things can you do in one month to make a difference on your selling floor?Do you know that focal point displays are the best way to get customers to walk your entire store without thoughtful effort? Your storefront and/or window displays are your business’s first...Read More

Even though autumn recently arrived, the winter holidays are just around the corner. Before they sneak up on us, now is a good time to start planning holiday décor for your business environment. After all, people are out and about again. Thank goodness! So, the mission at hand is to create an inviting and engaging environment...Read More

Hello Retailers!Are your window displays enticing and attracting shoppers?Are your interior displays effectively capturing your customer’s attention throughout their shopping journey?This blog is an introduction to Retailworks’ tried and true strategies and tips for creating meaningful displays.Whether you’re creating a window display, an end cap display, or tabletop display, consider the following elements:Theme –Start with...Read More

Visual Merchandising comes in all shapes and sizes. No matter how small, or temporary, a well displayed collection of merchandise is imperative to capturing the customer’s attention and motivating him/her to purchase.Recently, Retailworks has been working with Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, WI, to assist the temporary Pop-Up tenants set up their wares over 3-day weekends. Our...Read More

There is a beautiful stretch of highway in southern Illinois as you head out of Carbondale. Highway 127 takes you through the lush rolling hills of Shawnee National Forest, dotted with exits to bike paths and scenic views, eggs for sale signs and a passing Amish buggy or two. Watch out for tortoise crossing, especially...Read More