In retail, your instinct is often to do more—display more products, add more signs, talk more to customers. Sometimes though the most powerful strategy is the opposite. Strategic simplification can transform your store from overwhelming to inviting, creating an environment where customers feel confident making purchasing decisions.When shoppers walk into a cluttered, overstimulating space, they...Read More

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