Day #151 – Instant Retail Results

  • Posted: August 22, 2012  by Barbara   -  
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Tips for Small Retail Store Owners from World-Renowned Retail Experts Mike Major ” Since 2006 I’ve worked with newspapers, radio and TV stations to help grow their advertising revenue, by helping the owners and managers of local businesses and retail stores to become more successful. So far, I’ve helped more

Day #125 – Take A Hike Receives Business Excellence Award

  • Posted: May 7, 2012  by Barbara   -  
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Please join me in congratulating one of our own: Retailer Diane Petryna, owner of Take a Hike in Thunder Bay Take A Hike Receives Business Excellence Award Medium (7-25 Employees) THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO – May 6, 2012 – Nine years after having won the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce’s Business

Day #119 – Retail Makeover at Grady’s

  • Posted: March 29, 2012  by Barbara   -  
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Retail Makeover Grady’s Feet Essentials Ltd.: It was my pleasure to be part of the Grady’s team as the retail store designer.  Rebranding Grady’s for today’s market place.  Tony and Kelli are very pleased with the results and have seen a consistent increase  in sales. Before: After: Congratulations Kelli and

Day #91 – Retail Makeover A Retailer Lives The Dream

  • Posted: December 6, 2011  by Barbara   -  
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Last spring, Bell Tower won Casual Living Merchandising Awards for Best First-Time Entry and Best Overall Merchandising. “Winning the award and receiving that recognition really just reaffirmed what we were doing and gave us a lot more confidence,” Ashleigh said. Winning a consultation with Retail Makeover owner Barbara Crowhurst, one

Day #90 – Loblaws Opens at Maple Leaf Gardens

  • Posted: December 5, 2011  by Barbara   -  
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Recently, I went on location to visit the  new Loblaws store in Toronto.  I was excited about what I saw and experienced, and wanted to share the story with you. It’s  Retail….. at it’s best. Congratulations Loblaws! Customers lined up as Loblaws opens upscale Gardens store (courtesy The Toronto Star)