Simple Sales Tips

Simple Sales Tips

As retail store owners, we sometimes forget one of the simplest tips for sales. Sell today! This is just a quick reminder for all retailers, that customers are in our stores, and ready to buy. We should never suggest that a customer leave the store and make a purchase later.

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Transient Buyers Are Buyers!

Transient Buyers

Transient Shoppers: Turning Short-Term Visitors Into Customers In today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to attract customers. One often overlooked but highly promising avenue is targeting transient or short-term visitors. These are individuals who may be in your area for just a few days or weeks but can still make…

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Price Your Merchandise Right

The Price is Right?

Is the Price Right? Welcome, my fellow enterprising home décor reseller, to an invaluable lesson in business strategy and marketing. It all begins with a collection of rabbits. Not just any rabbits, but a carefully curated selection. Each one has a story to tell, a role to play in your business journey. So, why are…

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Shine Bright with an Infinity Light Party

Infinity Light Party

Plan Your Fourth Quarter Fun! Hey there, savvy business owners! It might feel a tad early to be talking about the fourth quarter, but trust us, the time to start planning is now. When was the last time you hosted an event that absolutely rocked the house during non-business hours? If you’re drawing a blank,…

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Wholesale Wisdom: A Journey of Insights for Industry Success

Brad Gullion, VP of Sales & Marketing at Melrose International

Welcome, fellow retailers! I’m Brad Gullion, and I’m thrilled to kick off this series of blog posts delving into the world of retailing. You might be wondering why I decided to embark on this journey of sharing insights and experiences from my four decades in the industry. Well, let me give you a glimpse into…

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Maximizing Business Success

How are you measuring success?

Nurturing Your Most Valuable Customers Welcome to another insightful post, dear entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving deep into a golden rule that has stood the test of time in the world of retail – the 80/20 principle. In most retail businesses, it’s a fact that 20% of your customers drive a whopping 80%…

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Mastering Holiday Preparations The Melrose Way

Mastering Christmas Preparations

Unlocking the Melrose Tree Formula and Exploring 3 Stunning Tree Topper Designs for a Joyful Holiday Season Welcome to the captivating world of tree decoration! Ken is the lead designer at Melrose International. And today he’ll guide you through the process of creating an amazingly Christmas tree, decorated using the Melrose Way. Whether you’re an…

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