Archive for June, 2009
Sunday, June 28th, 2009
Our Culture Has Changed
By Jerry Kamhi, M1 Affiliate; If you find yourself on unfamiliar ground and thinking it is next to impossible to succeed in this new and constantly changing retail marketplace you’re not alone. What’s going on is unprecedented, at least in my experience,” said Allen Questrom, former chief executive officer of J.C. Penney Co. Inc., Federated, [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in The Recession by Marc Weiss
Saturday, June 27th, 2009
Retail Survival
It has been estimated that up to 30% of retailers won’t make it through this recession in business. Almost every one of those failing retailers will have one characteristic in common. Prior to going out of business they will cut expenses. Some will cut more and faster than others but most, if not all of [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in Inventory Planning,The Recession,inspiration, strategy, and metrics by Evan Wise
Thursday, June 25th, 2009
It’s GOOD to be an Aggressive Driver
Driving traffic is more important than ever before. There are fewer shoppers willing to spend as much as they did a year ago. One of the important actions is an aggressive marketing plan. That does not mean expensive but it does mean a concerted, sustained and constant effort to drive traffic. Some simple suggestions include: [...]
No Comments » - Posted in inspiration, strategy, and metrics by Marc Weiss
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Shine, Shine, Shine!
Affiliate Alan Roseman (Los Angeles, CA) was asked to be a guest writer for Transworld Business, a trade magazine for the surf, skate and snow industry. His article “How to: Create a Merchandise Plan” was included in the May issue.Also one of Alan’s clients was a shining star this past month as Clever on Main [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Affiliate Accomplishments,Client Accomplishments,inspiration, strategy, and metrics by Marc Weiss
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
Are All Directions Equal?
The appointment was in 25 minutes. I was driving in Phoenix several years ago, looking for the store where I was to meet with the owners. Yet even though I was close, the more I drove the more confused I became. Fifteen minutes ticked away as I turned here and backtracked there, getting me no [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in inspiration, strategy, and metrics by Evan Wise
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
Quote of the day
“Finance is the art of passing money from hand to hand until it finally disappears.” – Robert W. Sarnoff