Palmer Retail Solutions Blog

Kathy Heil

Recent Posts

5 Ways to Use POP Displays to Your Advantage

Point of purchase displays used to be something of an afterthought for retailers – a chance to sell a few little extras to customers as they were in the process of paying for their purchases. But POP displays have come into their own in recent...

Modern Rules to Retain Customers

In many ways, shopping has changed dramatically over the years. The merchandise you sell, the way you promote it and the very appearance of your store are all quite different than a generation or two ago. It stands to reason that the tactics you use...

7 Types of Theft Prevention Your Retail Store Needs

Shrinkage is an ongoing concern for every retailer. Using multiple types of theft prevention techniques will do the most to minimize your losses. So, check out these easy tips to limit shrinkage and maintain your profits.

1. Create a...

11 Times You Should Be Using Custom Acrylic Fabrication

Custom acrylic fabricationis more popular than ever for retail display applications. It's surprisingly versatile, it’s affordable, and it can give your store and merchandise a distinctive look and feel. Because you can do almost anything with...

7 Retail Sales Tips You Should Ignore

Anyone in business appreciates retail sales tips from those with more knowledge and experience. But not every word of advice or “truism” is worthy of your appreciation. We’ve pulled together 7 retail sales tips and “facts” you should definitely...

Putting Together the Perfect Floor Plans for Your Store

Successful visual merchandising starts at ground level. Your store’s floor plan determines how appealing a shopper’s first look inside will be, and how tempted they will be to browse and buy. Perfect floor plans depend on your store’s size and...

How to Develop a Business Plan for Your Mall Kiosk

Succeeding in business starts with a plan. A kiosk may be tiny compared to traditional retail operations, but it’s still a serious enterprise — just ask anyone who’s tried to run one (or more). In order to be successful, there are important steps...

6 Facts About Wireless Store Security You Need to Know

The National Retail Federation says cell phones are among the most popular items with shoplifters. Well, no wonder – cell phones and other wireless devices have quite a black market street value. They’re also small and lightweight, so they’re easy...

11 Tips to Boost Your Store Security

Retail industry statistics show that in-store traffic has been slightly down since 2014, and sales have been flat. This means you have to work harder than ever to market your establishment. But will success bring increased concerns about shrinkage?...

4 Signs It's Time to Shift Inventory

You look around your store and discover that you’re inadvertently featuring “Christmas in July.” You can’t recall when you last did a formal inventory count. You’re constantly out of stock on most-wanted items, while your clearance section seems to...