Posts by Damon Meadows
Lamps
Lamps | Collection Highlight: Simple Country Lamps have specific design features from the weight of the base, the height of the shade and much more that make certain lamps high quality and trending. LeAnn has a great look at Melrose Lamps, and why they are some of the best. Lamps: What makes them special? Collection…
Read MoreMelrose International Welcomes Jessica Stephens as East Coast Sales Manager
Melrose International is excited to announce the appointment of Jessica Stephens as our new East Coast Sales Manager. With over two decades of experience in wholesale, Jessica brings an impressive background in home décor and gifts, making her a valuable addition to our team. In her new role, Jessica will focus on expanding Melrose’s Key…
Read MoreMelrose International Featured in 2025 Holiday Décor Trends Report
Our LED Deer & Trees shine in Gifts & Decorative Accessories’ latest trend forecast. We’re in the News! Melrose International is proud to be spotlighted in Gifts & Decorative Accessories’ new feature, “From Vintage to Minimalist: 2025 Holiday Décor Trends”. The article highlights this season’s most in-demand holiday aesthetics—and calls out our LED Deer &…
Read MoreComprehensive Guide to Managing Internal and External Theft in Retail: Advanced Strategies for Experienced Retailers
The Hidden Cost of Theft in Retail For retailers, theft is more than a financial loss—it is an operational disruptor that impacts team morale, customer trust, and long-term profitability. Whether it’s employee theft undermining internal processes or professional shoplifting rings targeting your inventory, theft is a multi-faceted challenge. This guide delves into advanced strategies tailored…
Read MoreWhat Retailers Are Saying About 2025
A Look Inside the Latest Survey—Straight From the Front Lines Earlier this spring, we sent out a survey to hear how you’re doing. Not just in numbers—but in reality. What’s actually happening inside your stores, what you’re hearing from your customers, and how this year is shaping up with all the curveballs flying in—tariffs, freight,…
Read MoreTrust Is Still Your Superpower—Even in a Tough Market
National Small Business Week was May 4–10, 2025—and while we might not get parades or ticker tape, we do have something more valuable: the trust of the American consumer. At a time when uncertainty is everywhere—especially with rising tariffs making headlines again—small businesses are still standing tall in the eyes of the public. According to the latest…
Read MoreBuilding a Custom GPT for Employee Training
Programming a GPT like ChatGPT-4o to train employees and reduce onboarding time isn’t just smart — it’s a game-changer. I recently created MelroseGPT for our company, and it can now answer HR questions, explain company policies, and help train new employees and even give you all the ingredients to decorate a tree that looks like…
Read MoreThree Years with AI.
I started using ChatGPT like most people—asking about dinner, weekend plans, and the occasional dumb question for a laugh. Then I trained it on Melrose. That’s when everything changed. While looking for different topics to write a blog on, I came across the instructions Chat gave me on how to train our AI on our…
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