Palmer Retail Solutions Blog

Ever heard the story about David and Goliath? In its simplest form, David was the underdog who fought and defeated Goliath, who was a giant and a champion. In a similar fashion, small businesses must compete with big box stores.

It's no surprise...

Your back room is stacked with boxes of newly-arrived fashion merchandise. How well it sells when you transfer it to your sales floor depends, in large part, on how you display it. 

If you’re a merchandiser for a large retailer, apparel may...

Some retailers may not think of window shoppers as prospective customers. But, if that were true, why would you put extra thought and attention to detail into create engaging window displays? Window shoppers are often interested in what you have...

Smartphones and similar small electronics have changed dramatically in recent years. Surprisingly, though, the most successful merchandising tips for these products have not changed. More than ever, people want to handle the devices, to check...

Just because you open a mall kiosk doesn’t mean you’ll automatically have great sales. It takes strategy and planning to create any successful retail business. And you have to remember that there’s a difference between kiosk sales and kiosk...

The cash wrap is the business center of your store. It's where you make sales, so it needs to be secure and efficient. But it's also where you can encourage additional sales as customers check out, so you want some space to inspire impulse...

Valentine's Day is a wonderful holiday for many retailers. With last-minute shoppers and impulse (or guilt) purchases galore, there are so many selling opportunities. End caps are proven winners when it comes to retail merchandising because they...

“Shrinkage” may be a polite euphemism for theft, but when merchandise goes missing, it’s no joke. Loss prevention is crucial for any business owner, so it's important to stay up-to-date on the latest trends. The busier your store is, the more...

Mannequins have long been a popular way to display apparel in retail stores because customers can easily visualize entire outfits, fully accessorized. But mannequins are costly. If you don't have the budget to buy a bevy of traditional...

If every customer paid with a card, retailers would be happy. You see, handling cash at your business can actually cost you money. Think we’re exaggerating? Research from IHL Group reveals the true cost of cash for retail stores runs anywhere...