by Olivia Shroyer | Jun 15, 2017 | Industry News, Operational Insights
For Craig Bond, current Paint and Decorating Retailers Association (PDRA) board president and owner of two Tommy’s Paint Pot stores in western Oregon, being an independent retailer doesn’t mean living in a bubble. Sure, Bond is glad there isn’t a corporate office...
by Olivia Shroyer | Sep 20, 2016 | Operational Insights
In the ever-evolving world of retail, one of the constant challenges facing companies is the high rate of turnover. As bad as losing an employee is for any business, however, it can be even worse for independent retailers. In addition to leaving you shorthanded,...
by Olivia Shroyer | Sep 13, 2016 | Operational Insights
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by Olivia Shroyer | Sep 13, 2016 | Operational Insights
In the world of independent retail, finding new customers can be a challenge. Between limited marketing budgets, increased online shopping and competition from the big-box stores, even getting noticed can be an uphill battle. But one way to level the playing field is...
by Olivia Shroyer | Sep 1, 2016 | Operational Insights
In last week’s blog post, we served up five tips to make the most out of your retail space. This week, we’ll take a closer look at one of those tips: creating a more efficient layout for your store. As a small business owner, the struggle with limited space is real....
