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October 27, 2025

‘How I Predict the Future for My Store’ | Carol Schroeder

Retailer and author Carol Schroeder shares how she uses data to inform her buying decisions and inventory planning.

Retailer and author Carol Schroeder shares how she uses data to inform her buying decisions and inventory planning.

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October 13, 2025

Retailers, It’s Time to Mix Business With Local Genius | Carol Schroeder

From mentoring to merchandising, retailers can help local makers bring creative ideas to life — and to their own store shelves.

From mentoring to merchandising, retailers can help local makers bring creative ideas to life — and to their own store[...]

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September 25, 2025

Are Store Texts Still Effective? Yes, If You Follow These Tips | Carol Schroeder

A store owner takes a look at the marketing tactic of store-sent messages and explains how retailers can still use it to their advantange.

A store owner takes a look at the marketing tactic of store-sent messages and explains how retailers can still use it to[...]

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July 7, 2025

Worried About Competition? Remember You Have An Edge | Carol Schroeder

Retailer Carol Schroeder discuss how human interaction gives a better shopping experience over big box stores and online giants.

Retailer Carol Schroeder discuss how human interaction gives a better shopping experience over big box stores and online[...]

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July 6, 2025

5 Tips to Elevate Your Social Media Posts With Smartphone Photos | Linda Holt

Photography expert Linda Holt says with the right techniques, your smartphone can be a powerful tool to showcase your store in the best light.

Photography expert Linda Holt says with the right techniques, your smartphone can be a powerful tool to showcase your st[...]

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April 29, 2025

10 Time- and Money-Saving Tips for Retailers Attending Summer Markets

From travel hacks to efficient planning, these smart tips will help save money and time while attending trade markets.

From travel hacks to efficient planning, these smart tips will help save money and time while attending trade markets.

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April 17, 2025

How to Make the Most of Market Travel While on a Budget

Summer markets are almost here and can be expensive, but the right plan and strategies can make the investment even more worthwhile.

Summer markets are almost here and can be expensive, but the right plan and strategies can make the investment even more[...]

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July 15, 2024

12 Ways to Optimize the Summer Slowdown at Retail | Cheryl Kees Clendenon

Savvy retailers see it as an opportunity to strategize and prepare for the busy seasons ahead says this interior designer and retailer.

Savvy retailers see it as an opportunity to strategize and prepare for the busy seasons ahead says this interior designe[...]