Palmer Retail Solutions Blog

Jewelry is a perennial favorite when it comes to Valentine’s Day gifts — representing a variety of emotions, from affection to lifelong love. So whether your store caters to the most sophisticated clientele or sells every day hand-crafted beauties, ...

Kiosks have become highly popular with retailers, no doubt because they’re so versatile. Your kiosk could be a stand-alone, self-service merchandise display – perhaps with a touchscreen shoppers can use to interact with the product in some way. Or,...

Back in the old days, retailers used a cash register to ring up sales. You could still do that, but why? Today’s technology advancements have changed the checkout counter, in a big way. And the latest POS technology can do a lot more for your...

Reception furniture in a retail store? “But our customers are here to shop,” you’re saying. “We don’t need a waiting area.” Perhaps not in the traditional sense. But if you consider “reception” furniture in a broader context, incorporating it in...

There is a lot to think about when planning to open a retail store. But don’t be alarmed or dismayed. Starting any type of business is never for the faint of heart. And every minute you spend learning the dos and don’ts before starting your retail...

What type of store will provide the best showcase for your product? It depends on what you sell. There are several factors to consider — and you may already have a personal preference — but the key factor in deciding whether to choose a mall kiosk...

If you’ve never had to plan a store layout before, you may not have consciously noticed how different the layout can be from one type of store to another. And that's actually the goal. An effective layout should not be noticeable. Nonetheless, how...

“Shop local” is more than a chamber of commerce slogan. It has become a way of life for an increasing number of consumers. People care what’s in their food and where it came from. They appreciate the diverse range of highly talented, creative...

Another holiday season is in the books, and what a relief it is! We know you and your employees are probably drained, but there’s no time to sit around. If you’re hoping for a bang-up 2017, you need to keep the sales momentum going. That means...

The start of a new year routinely has retailers guessing into the future, trying to catch a glimpse of the year's upcoming retail trends. As a retailer, you want to get off to the strongest possible start. That requires insight into what customers...