Palmer Retail Solutions Blog

Investing in a mall kiosk is a great way to start your career as an entrepreneur. But something you may not realize is that kiosks have a lifespan – typically about 4-6 years. At some point, your mall kiosk will need to be replaced due to wear and...

Lighting is more important to your retail store than you may think. It can attract customers, keep them in your store longer, and get them to buy more. Lighting affects their mood, too. And brightness can direct your customer's attention to what you...

We all know how it feels when something rubs us the wrong way. In retail, nothing rubs customers the wrong way more than a cumbersome payment process. Customers want that final step to be smooth. Seamless. Fast. So one of the hottest retail trends...

Retail customers expect their shopping experience to be relevant and personalized whether they're shopping online or in-store. As a retailer, you can't deliver that unless you know your customers — both your overall “audience” and the individuals...

As a retailer, you know that purchasing is as much an emotional decision as it is practical. That goes for where we shop and what we buy, which means the way people feel shopping in your store is as important as what you sell. More important,...

We know fall is officially here because the calendar tells us so. But does itfeellike fall where you live? Each season appeals to our five senses in its own way. The fragrance of fresh apples. Changing colors. The rustle of fallen leaves. The...

Anything you can do on your desktop or laptop at home you can now do on your smartphone or tablet, from anywhere. That means shoppers can indulge in the practice of "webrooming" when they’re on the go as well as at home. And they do.

They’re using...

The last thing any retailer wants is for eager customers to assume you’re out of stock on the size, color, or style they want most. But it can be tough to keep fast-moving favorites front and center for customers. Rather than relying on a stock room...

There are a million things you need to do if youplan to open a mall kiosk. For starters, you have to find the right location and select the right products to sell, but your kiosk won’t be the sales dynamo you’re hoping for unless you choose the...

The key to retail perfection (and greater profitability) is to always order exactly the right amount of merchandise. Not too little – who wants to miss out on sales? But not too much, either. Because then you’re faced with the dead stock dilemma:...