Palmer Retail Solutions Blog

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...

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...

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...

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?...

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...

Worldwide, 84% of shoppers say they’re more likely to shop at retailers with loyalty programs. However, a mere 9.5% say they actively redeem offers. So, while the concept is obviously attractive to customers, execution evidently is not. The purpose...

Looks count. At least they do for retail kiosks. After all, how your kiosk looks determines whether shoppers pass you by, or are irresistibly drawn close to browse. Achieving a unique retail kiosk design takes serious thought and an understanding...

Security is an issue for every retailer, but it’s of paramount importance for jewelry stores. Your merchandise is very small and, often, very valuable. In some cases, it’s also fragile. Choosing the right jewelry showcases will allow you to display...

Studies show that 60% of mall shoppers aren’t “on a mission” to buy, they are "just" there to look around. But they "are" open to suggestion, so interactive kiosks provide an ideal resource to help them find that special something. In-store and...

Where you choose to locate your retail business can send sales into overdrive, or it can virtually assure failure. Key factors that relate to evaluating possible locations apply to every retail store. But when your “shop” is a mall kiosk, these...