Palmer Retail Solutions Blog

Just because you open a mall kiosk doesn’t mean you’ll automatically have great sales. It takes strategy and planning to create any successful retail business. And you have to remember that there’s a difference between kiosk sales and kiosk...

One of the most challenging aspects of the mall kiosk business involves engaging with customers. So far, our series on mall kiosks has discussed how to get started in the business, how to pick the right size for your kiosk and how to keep your...

You’ve decided on the perfect products or service for your kiosk. You just know people will love what you have to offer. But how can you get them to notice your kiosk and step up for a closer look? It takes creative design to catch the eye of...

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.

The...

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...

Approximately 42% of U.S. consumers research products and services online and buy online as opposed to the 14% that prefer to research online but buy in-store. That's a large online customer base. But what does that mean for mall kiosks? How do...

If you’re a foodie wanting to share your skills or simply a creative entrepreneur, starting a food kiosk might be your pathway to success. However, in order to cook up success, you need to assemble the right ingredients. And that requires...

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...

There are a million things you need to do if you plan 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...

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 –...