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Who says mannequins are only used in retail stores? Many people assume that mannequins are intended strictly for visual merchandising displays in retail stores, but this isn't necessarily true. While this is probably their most common use, mannequins can be

With the beginning of a new year right around the corner, there's no better time than now for retailers to plan their strategy for 2016. Retail is a dynamic, ever-changing industry in which new trends emerge on a regular basis.

Motivation (or lack thereof) will directly impact a retail store's sales. When a store's sales team isn't motivated, they aren't going to sell many products. On the other hand, a highly motivated team of salespersons will place your business on

Typically described as a percentage, shrink is the loss of product between the point of manufacture and point of sale. Just because a store orders a bulk shipment of wholesale products doesn't necessarily mean it will sell them all. It's

Ask any experienced retail store owner and they'll agree: planning where and how to display merchandise is critical to a store's success. Blindly placing products on shelves with no sense of organization will result in a cluttered mess that discourages

No, a mystery shopper isn't a stranger who enters a retail store in hopes of purchasing a product. The term "mystery shopper" is used to describe someone who's paid to evaluate the quality of customer service, quality of product, and

Key performance indicators (abbreviated KPI for short) are used by retail stores and business to increase their revenue. Whether your store sells jewelry, clothing, electronics, pet supplies, or practically any other type of consumer merchandise, chances are it will benefit