Turn your retail store into a giant Pinterest board

New technology allows retail stores to add physical versions of the previously virtual-only red Pinterest pushpin icon to items on display in their showrooms. Retailers who once feared window shoppers who were Continue ReadingTurn your retail store into a giant Pinterest board

Retail Reading List Round-up

There are a TON of industry news feeds to follow, even more email newsletter lists with retail news and opinion. We belong to a lot of those lists and thought Continue ReadingRetail Reading List Round-up

Your Business Bookshelf

A feature I’ve been wanting to start for a while here on the Midwest Retail Services blog is The Business Bookshelf — a collection of recommendations, reviews, collected wisdom, quotes, Continue ReadingYour Business Bookshelf

Beyond “Location, Location, Location”

So, you have a successful retail business and you want to grow, consequently, you are considering opening a new location. The old real estate adage “location, location, location” has merit, Continue ReadingBeyond “Location, Location, Location”

Five Awesome Gondola Signage Ideas For Your Store

gondola signage: flip-up crossbar sign

Placing signage in and around gondola shelves is tricky business. Effective signage can increase sales by drawing shopper attention to the products, educate prospects to the benefits of owning the product, Continue ReadingFive Awesome Gondola Signage Ideas For Your Store