http://www.specialty-retail-blog.com/blog A blog on retail issues, by retail consultants Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:29:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Thanks to Neal Esserman for sharing this blog on ties http://www.mrketplace.com/content/community/mr-blog-cabin/harry-sheff-blog/blog/article/whats-new-in-neckwear-besides-plunging-sales/ http://www.specialty-retail-blog.com/blog/2010/03/04/ties/ Robert Reedy has <a href="http://www.prlog.org/10552877-northern-california-retailers-can-now-win-at-retail.html?embed">joined the Management One team.</a> He serves primarily the San Francisco Bay area and Northern California, although he accepts clients outside of that area. http://www.specialty-retail-blog.com/blog/2010/02/28/northern-california-retailers-can-now-win-at-retail-with-robert-reedy/ Retailers may have some very helpful allies in places they would least expect to find them. This article seeks to highlight some useful, but typically ignored synergies between science, engineering, business and retail. Karl Popper elegantly described the purpose of science as a process which generates predictive theories.  Science, economics and ... http://www.specialty-retail-blog.com/blog/2010/02/27/retail-climate-change/ More than ever before, using Last Year to set goals and measure performance can prevent clients from reaching their potential. On the one hand, expenses should be at the raw minimum now so comparing sales to poor performance last year can still be profitable, comforting and uplifting after a tough ... http://www.specialty-retail-blog.com/blog/2010/02/22/is-last-year-the-retailers%e2%80%99-friend/ Adapting will continue in subsequent Informer issues with various topics of how the recent changes in the market, economy and retail world are affecting your business. This is the second of the series by Evan Wise. The Adapting article in last month’s Informer dealt with the need to identify your niche ... http://www.specialty-retail-blog.com/blog/2010/02/21/adapting-%e2%80%93-part-3/ James Hallman (Atlanta, GA) had a couple of clients who were winners of the Alabama Retailer of the Year awards. The Fitting Touch won Gold for its category and Shaia's won Platinum for its volume level. Congratulations to the winning owners and to James! http://www.specialty-retail-blog.com/blog/2010/02/20/glowing-platinum/ "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln http://www.specialty-retail-blog.com/blog/2010/02/20/retail-quote-of-the-day-7/ We are looking for a few good Retailers with at least 10 years of retail experience that want to begin helping other retailers.  Management One is the source for the best merchandise planning (sales forecasting, OTB, cash flow planning), retail business guidance (Strategy, leadership, management, training) and other assistance for ... http://www.specialty-retail-blog.com/blog/2010/02/13/wanted-retailers-helping-retailers/ We are excited that Jonathan Schwartz has decided to become an affiliate of Management One! Jonathan is strategically located in New York City amidst the a dense pack of retail opportunities.  He brings varied and valuable experience in all aspects of retail.  Jonathan has held many positions including CIO for Century 21 Department Stores, ... http://www.specialty-retail-blog.com/blog/2010/02/11/jonathan-schwartz-joins-management-one/   Thanks to Ted for sharing this. EW A first grade girl handed in the drawing below for a homework assignment... After it was graded and the child brought it home, she returned to school the next day with the following note:   Dear Ms. Davis,  I want to be very clear on my child's ... http://www.specialty-retail-blog.com/blog/2010/02/10/always-get-the-facts-and-do-the-measurement-before-making-a-judgment/