Target e-blasts well to avoid wearing out your customers

Are you busy? Ha! Of course you are. OK, let me ask it a different way. Are you so busy that sometimes you don’t know how to start digging out? I bet most of you are nodding right now. Trying to find the time to get everything done can drive even the most organized person crazy. Everyone is trying to find a better way to be organized, accomplish their daily tasks and tackle larger projects.

How to determine which classics to keep on your shelves

Amazon just opened a store—an actual store. They have shelves, a front door and even a real cash wrap. Amazon just confirmed what the rest of us have always known: Having a physical location is a vital part of the sales process.

Understanding your sales by department can help your store grow

You’re almost there! Your store is packed with merchandise and the crowds are coming. But before we know it, the craziness will be behind us. What then? Obviously some deep breaths and a nap. But then how do we get ready for 2016? And how can data help?

Use data to relieve stress, especially during the holidays

Here comes Christmas! It’s time to set up those seasonal displays, hang garland around the store and start playing Christmas music. Even if you’re not doing it yet, you’re definitely thinking about it.

Accurate information helps your team serve customers well

Bad data can mean the loss of sales and customers. That’s the bad news. The good news is you can do something about it.

Regularly updated shopper information means better service

One day a friend of mine went shopping at a big box store. (This isn’t going to end how you think.) He was looking for a dog bed, and the one he wanted was featured in the store’s weekly ad. By the time he arrived, there was only one bed left, so he tossed it in his cart and headed for the register.