Palmer Retail Solutions Blog

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:...

With Labor Day just around the corner, a lot of people may have shopping plans for the long weekend. Naturally, you want them to plan on shopping at your store. And for those who have other plans for the long weekend itself? Naturally, you want them...

Considering how much energy and research you put into selecting the merchandise for your store, it’s surprising how often store owners make serious mistakes when it comes to retail design. Even small missteps can put off potential shoppers instead...

Add-on sales can make a monumental difference in your bottom line. Some of that comes from impulse purchases – self-generated sales that happen when customers glom onto items they had no idea they needed or wanted as they browse your store. But your...

If you follow retail trends, you know department stores are suffering. Big names that have served generations are falling by the wayside. Their demise is causing upheaval at malls, which are in turn scrambling to reinvent themselves to retain – or...

Any veteran retailer can tell you success is not about sales, it’s about psychology. Choosing the right merchandise, presenting it in irresistibly appealing ways, and securing lasting customer loyalty all require an in-depth understanding of your...