Palmer Retail Solutions Blog

In today's retail environment, speed is everything. Customers are looking for quick and efficient transactions. Waiting in line is no one's favorite past time. Efficient cash wraps and checkout lines result in a satisfied customer and a calm and...

A kiosk business is really just a miniature retail store, right? Well, not quite. While there are many obvious similarities, kiosk merchandising and in-store merchandising have some notable differences.

Here are the biggest differences.

In the retail industry, you hope to sell all your merchandise at full price, but that isn't the reality. Inevitably, you'll have items that linger, destined for the clearance area. Your job is to move that clearance inventory to make room for new...

Everybody loves a good bargain, but some people seem to live for sales. In their minds, they are extra-savvy shoppers. Or perhaps they’re simply on a limited budget. Regardless of their motivation, sale-centric shoppers are vital for your retail...

The months leading up to the holidays are busy for retailers and shoppers. While your customers are hunting for gifts (along with treats and necessities for themselves), you want to grab their attention with enticing end cap displays. But what types...

Opening a kiosk may be more affordable than launching a brick and mortar store, but you still have to make money to grow a successful business. That means you have to analyze your numbers regularly. But which retail metrics should you be looking at?...

"No, thanks. I have enough cards in my wallet." is an all-too-common excuse customers use to avoid signing up for your loyalty program. Your goal is to strengthen customer relationships, but that card is getting in your way. Fortunately, technology...

You got customers in the door. Maybe it was your brand’s great reputation, or maybe it was that snazzy visual merchandising in your store window. But, now that customers are here, how can you convince them to buy? By continuing that savvy visual...

Of all the “geographic” locations within your store, end caps are proven winners when it comes to selling merchandise. It’s easy for shoppers to zero in on end cap displays as they scan the store, and they pass end caps as they make their way...

Buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS) continues to steadily increase in popularity among U.S. consumers. In fact, KIBO's 2018 Consumer Trends Report found that 67% of the 3,000 survey respondents used BOPIS in the past six months. Now, retailers are...