by Olivia Shroyer | Sep 9, 2014 | Operational Insights
In September of 1964, a small St. Louis-based organization known as the Paint and Wallpaper Association of America launched a monthly trade magazine entitled Decorating Retailer. Much like the association itself, the magazine was established as a “means of giving...
by Olivia Shroyer | Sep 4, 2014 | Operational Insights
With another Labor Day Long Weekend in the rearview mirror, most of us are looking forward to the beautiful landscapes and endless intake of pumpkin spice lattes that come only with autumn. Wedged between the long lazy days of summer and the seemingly endless chill of...
by Olivia Shroyer | Aug 26, 2014 | Operational Insights
As an independent retailer, it can be tempting –and seem natural – to focus your energies on attracting new customers. And while all business is good business, your resources can be much better spent cultivating the client base you already have. According to a study...
by Olivia Shroyer | Aug 19, 2014 | Operational Insights
Work smart, not hard. It’s become an increasingly common mantra in an economy driven by productivity and efficiency, but for entrepreneurs who are inherently industrious, it is often easier said than done. Not only is it difficult to ignore that natural desire to go,...
by Olivia Shroyer | Aug 12, 2014 | Operational Insights
With the August issue of Paint & Decorating Retailer magazine comes another annual product roundup featuring some of the year’s most exciting and innovative product launches. Much like the 2013 edition, one of the common themes among this year’s...
