Budgets? We don’t need no stinkin’ Budgets! No one likes to hear that dreaded phrase: “Sure it would be great, but it’s not in the budget!” That one expression always seems to bog down progress, innovation, and the entrepreneurial spirit! But, as our friendly controller reminds us, “Without a budget, we can’t make profits; without […]
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Getting the most Bang for Your Buck – Merchandising to the ROI
Guest Columnist: Drew White – We thank Drew for sharing with us his insight on perhaps the most improtant factor in profitable merchandising. Drew has helped retailers improve their profitability for over 22 years as a Senior Merchandise Analyst for RMSA and can be contacted at msaguy@fuse.net or 513-470-9550. Return on investment – ROI – […]
Surviving in This Recession
Many of us remember the many contributions Gerald Smith made to the advancement and education of the retail industry during his lifelong dedication to helping independent retailers make more money. He has always been my most respected retail guru and when Gerald speaks it’s always worth a listen! I asked Gerald to come out of […]