In 2011, things are heading in a better direction. What small things can you do for big change?
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Last-minute retail reminders
It’s the last days until Christmas. Sales for mainstream retailers have been increasing since November.
Read More »Share your customer service triumphs
The National Retail Federation has announced the top 10 retailers for customer service, as selected by shoppers in the sixth annual NRF Foundation/American Express Customers’ Choice survey.
Read More »Be thankful for the powersports community this holiday
It is the day before Thanksgiving holiday, there is sentiment I wish to express to the powersports community.
Read More »Learn from these top-tier promoters
What kind of marketing will best appeal to holiday shoppers? Check out the best of the best.
Read More »Holiday sales push needs to start today!
According to the National Retail Federation, 40 percent of holiday shoppers plan to start shopping before Halloween. This means powersports store managers and owners should get their staffs together and plan to do a major merchandising shift for all goods sold in your stores.
Read More »It’s closeout time in the parts department
Each of you should have or are just about ready to have a clearance sale and clean out your retail house. Be aggressive! You can’t afford to tie up your cash flow on stale products that no longer appeal to customers.
Read More »Retail hoarding
Hoarding has come into our consciousness through TV programs showcasing people who have extreme hoarding issues. I had not made a connection of hoarding as a retail problem until I ...
Read More »“Open House” Discount or not to discount…
At a recent open house I attended, the dealership put a 20 percent discount straight across the board on all apparel products sold that day. They made signs in bright ...
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