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Homeowners Choose to Update Existing Homes Rather than Buy or Sell

Posted by Wanda Lenoir
On November 14, 2023
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High-interest rates create a ripple effect that causes turbulence in the housing market and those industries that depend on homeowners to purchase goods. Contractors are building fewer homes, and potential buyers must contend with skyrocketing costs and a shortage of available housing.

Helping Your Team Manage and Accept Radical Change

Posted by Wanda Lenoir
On October 26, 2023
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So, how are your employees adjusting to the new normal? The reality is life will never be the same as it was ten years ago, two years ago or even yesterday. While change typically happens at a slower pace than it has during the past three years—it is a constant occurrence that requires us to adjust our behavior and think differently

Holiday Displays Get Customers in the Spirit to Buy

Posted by Wanda Lenoir
On October 12, 2023
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One of the best ways to bring in holiday shoppers and get them in a festive mood to buy is to design attractive indoor and outdoor displays. The biggest buying season of the year officially kicks off in a few weeks. However, shoppers are already buying since they know many of the items on their gift list are in limited supply.

Be Creative! Plan Events and Promotions that Get Attention

Posted by Wanda Lenoir
On September 27, 2023
Cutting Edge Products Magazine, Wanda Lenoir

These types of promotions are an ideal way to bring in new customers and strengthen your relationship with existing customers. Events enhance the in-store shopping experience and can create buzz in the community about your establishment. When done correctly they can lift both short-term and long-term sales.

Develop a Strategy that Offers the Right Product Mix for Your Market

Posted by Wanda Lenoir
On September 25, 2023
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Optimizing an assortment that stands out from competitors is fundamental to driving customer engagement and positioning the company for long-term growth. There are several assortment strategies that retailers implement to achieve their objectives.

Safeguard your Business to Reduce Shoplifting and Employee Theft

Posted by Wanda Lenoir
On September 11, 2023
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Organized retail crimes are hot topics of conversation for businesses, politicians, and consumers. The victims of these brazen thefts are typically big box retailers or high-end luxury stores. However, small and medium-sized companies are also experiencing significant losses due to thefts and burglaries.

Selling Impulse Items Can Prompt Customers to Buy More

Posted by Wanda Lenoir
On August 27, 2023
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One of the busiest spots at wholesaler markets is the Impulse area. Retailers check out everything from peppered beef jerky to sequined key chains to packages of thermal socks. Most displays are loaded with tempting merchandise that will entice shoppers to stop and buy quickly. Impulse buying is a shopping indulgence for almost 90 percent of Americans.

Great Service is More Valuable to Loyal Customers than Rewards

Posted by Contributor
On August 23, 2023
Cutting Edge Products Magazine, Great Service is More Valuable to Loyal Customers than Rewards, Retailing 101, Spotlight on Business, Wanda Lenoir

The shifting retail landscape is growing the disconnect between companies and consumers. Retailers often think providing customers with an enhanced rewards and points loyalty program creates a stronger bond with the company. But it’s becoming more difficult to earn the trust of shoppers and keep them loyal—especially when retailers fall short on convenience and personalized service.

Suppliers Develop Sustainable Products by Focusing on Innovation

Posted by Wanda Lenoir
On August 21, 2023
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How suppliers address sustainability often depends on the product categories that drive their core businesses and environmental concerns raised by consumers and the government. Sustainability may be a higher priority for some manufacturers than others. Companies that sell outdoor living products, gardening supplies, and power equipment are highly motivated to offer consumers eco-friendly merchandise.

Selecting the Right Plants is Serious Business for Gardeners

Posted by Wanda Lenoir
On August 21, 2023
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Retailers always need to find out what types of questions customers will ask. It's best to be prepared, especially when selling plants. While most gardeners know the differences between annuals that die after one season or perennials that regrow year after year, they want to become more familiar with identifying plant categories by species. There are critical distinctions between native plants, cultivars, and nativars. Understanding these differences enables avid gardeners with a specific purpose to succeed.

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