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Retailers Must Plan for Economic Downturn in 2010 - Ron Pawlowski
The Current Economic Recovery May Be Superficial and Temporary We're currently seeing elements of economic recovery but how solid is the road back to prosperity? Chairman Bernacke at the Federal Reserve recently stated that we appear to be climbing out of the recession but do not expect... Submitted 2 years 196 days ago.

How to Apply Face Cream - Jennifer Schweitzer
The reason we apply face cream is to keep our skin fresh, healthy, moist and beautiful looking. Face cream is to be applied in small amounts and not in large quantities which is simply a waste. In the case of face cream it is not the quantity that counts it is the quality. Start applying... Submitted 2 years 269 days ago.

Retailers See Home Life as an Opportunity - - Ron Pawlowski
Retailers see the activity of "Cocooning" back in style Faith Popcorn exploited the concept of "Cocooning" in her early 90's book of the same name. High gas prices at the time as well as the spike in housing motivated people to save money by staying home and indulging in activities that... Submitted 3 years 20 days ago.

Retailers with Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) Systems Beware - Ron Pawlowski
I often speak about the effect of challenging times on shoplifting levels. A tough economy escalates theft for obvious reasons that I have covered in the past. Many retailers have implemented expensive EAS systems to address this trend, yet unless staff are properly trained, EAS systems can... Submitted 3 years 48 days ago.

Retailers Must Examine Average Price Point - - Ron Pawlowski
It's almost the middle of March and the state of the Economy and the retail landscape is very close to where I expected it to be when I made my predictions back in October of 2008. The classic customer experience pivots on five critical elements: Service, Selection, Price/Value, Ambiance and... Submitted 3 years 77 days ago.

Retail Layaway is Reborn - - Ron Pawlowski
Early in 2007 I predicted the evolvement of the new economy as we are experiencing in the Fall of 2008. At that time I recommended that smaller retailers consider the creation of a Retail Layaway Program for the Christmas Season of 2007. Some took note and have done well, particularly as... Submitted 3 years 194 days ago.

Retail Empowerment in Challenging Times - - Ron Pawlowski
The new economy will be a real test for the smaller retailer, no question. Consumer spending is down, credit availability has been curtailed and unemployment will creep upwards. Smaller retailers will experience lower levels of traffic and more indecision by consumers that visit their... Submitted 3 years 196 days ago.

Jumpin' Tees Puzzle - The Classic Golf Tee Puzzle - Kyle Darby
The golf tee puzzle is actually derived from the centuries old game of peg solitaire which can be traced back to the court of Louis XIV in 1697. The golf tee game board is filled with golf tees except for one hole. The object of the game is to jump one tee over another to an empty hole removing... Submitted 1 year 119 days ago.

Selling Retail: How To Obtain Your Sales Tax ID. - - Alex Zehnbacht
What is Sales Tax? Sales tax is a tax on the end-purchase of a product or a service, and is imposed on all retail sales, leases and rentals of most goods, and on some services that are considered taxable. Sales tax normally does not apply on the purchase of a product intended for re-sale or... Submitted 1 year 207 days ago.

Finding The Perfect Bowling Balls - - Nick Woods
If you love bowling and have a desire to improve your performance, it is crucial that you learn about the actual steps that are involved with regards to selecting the very best bowling balls. Not only can having the appropriate ball ultimately improve your overall score, it's going to allow you... Submitted 1 year 262 days ago.

Prima Donna Autumn Winter Review 2010 - Katherine Salt
After a spring summer filled with gorgeous blues, whites and peaches the new autumnal Prima Donna will soon be on its way. The collection is filled with rich warm colours that have developed from the strong presence of reds and purples from 09 to more muted soft tones. The collection combines... Submitted 1 year 269 days ago.

Retailers Prepare For The Holiday Season - What's Left? - - Ron Pawlowski
A Final Safety Audit Is Critical As Customer Traffic Peaks The passing of the American Thanksgiving weekend marks the start of the Christmas Holiday season. Every small retailer by now has their holiday product line on display, their marketing plan in place and staff levels adjusted to the... Submitted 2 years 181 days ago.

Powerful Retail Price Strategies for Christmas 2009 and Beyond - - Ron Pawlowski
Retailers Must Get Creative With Pricing To Entice Value Driven Consumers There are less than six weeks to Christmas, even though it doesn't feel like it! There's still a window of opportunity to increase sales for the Holiday Season and into 2010. Retailers who understand how consumers have... Submitted 2 years 189 days ago.

Shoplifting By Both Amateurs and Pros Is On The Increase - Ron Pawlowski
Economic Pressures Increase Opportunity and Curtails Prevention The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) in the U.S. has just released their latest survey on theft and shoplifting in the general retail market. In several earlier articles, I predicted that shoplifting by amateurs we... Submitted 2 years 315 days ago.

Retail Loyalty Programs Simplified for 2009 - - Ron Pawlowski
Secrets of Building Loyalty Now and for the Future In these challenging times, retailers face these key issues that are critical for long term growth and actual survival: -Building traffic in a weak economy -Converting as many walk in customers to buyers -Building the average sale ... Submitted 3 years 176 days ago.

All in one Waxing and Botox - Alex Rosales
Are you looking to get all your waxes and facial treatments like Botox done all in one place? It so, we strongly recommend Rescue Skin Care and Waxing Studio in Dana Point, CA. It is a true one stop shop for facial and waxing needs. Their most popular service is the Brazilian bikini wax, and they... Submitted 1 year 66 days ago.

Canopy Tents Provide Great Protection For Outdoor Merchants - Michael Stein
Protecting your products with canopy tents is crucial for your business and assets. These canopies provide shelter for your merchandise and protect your customers from extreme heat or showery downpours. This gives people the opportunity to browse through your stock without any problems and feel... Submitted 1 year 254 days ago.

Why Does Your Business Need a Point Of Sale System? - - Paul Jones
By now, you've surely seen Point of Sale (POS) systems in action. From the biggest chain stores to your corner grocer, it seems every business is using a POS system. But you've held out, thinking that you really didn't need it. After all, what's wrong with the old-fashioned way? It was good... Submitted 2 years 56 days ago.

Investing In the Right POS Cash Registers - - Paul Jones
Many POS suppliers found on the internet also specialize in the supplying of POS cash registers. If you are interested in knowing more about these registers, or if you wish to invest in one of them, this article will be of immense help. The different types of registers along with an insight into... Submitted 2 years 100 days ago.

Gulfport, Florida's Own: Beach'n Body Boutique "It Smells Good In Here" - Rebecca Park Totilo
From the moment you step foot on the block you can smell it-the sweet, playful scent of colorful goods. Soaps, body lotions, candles, and bath salts are only a few of the fun products in the brand-new Beach'n Body Boutique, located at 2902 Beach Blvd. S, in the Art Village of Gulfport's... Submitted 2 years 225 days ago.