Are you ready for the rest of the year?

  • Posted: May 3, 2013  by admin   -  
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2013 is Here Are you ready for it?

Psychology of Pricing

  • Posted: April 19, 2013  by Barbara   -  
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Pricing  is a major  issue for retailers, effecting margins and profitability.  Retailers  want to  keep customers attracted to their store and compete in the  market place. Just recently  I came across an article by a dear colleague Cathy Wagner. Here is what she has to share about the psychology of

Target Grand Opening in Canada

  • Posted: March 7, 2013  by admin   -  
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After years of speculation and anticipation, Independent Retailers  can  take a  sigh of relief.  According to reports broad cast on  CBC radio on March 5.2013  consumers leaving Target  after shopping the mega retail giant were less then satisfied.” Although the store was lovely, clean and bright, the shopping experience was

Companies That Are Revolutionizing Retail

  • Posted: February 24, 2013  by admin   -  
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Who are the Revolutionary Retailers ? I came across this article just a few days ago and wanted to share  the direction these 51 retailers are taking their businesses. This article, ” Companies That Are Revolutionizing Retail : Business Insider “, was posted on the Business Insiders website on Feb

Celebrating Independent Retailers

  • Posted: October 27, 2012  by Barbara   -  
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Acheson’s Ladies Fashion, Home Decor and Gifts Diane’s  passion is in searching for special pieces, unique items – ones that will speak to  her customers. It’s not just about selling products, it’s about creating a friendly haven where people that enter through their doors feel like they are “coming home”.