If you have been “tagging” products on your Facebook and Instagram posts, this is a MUST READ. Independent Retailers received an email from Meta today indicating that shops will only be able to tag products if Facebook and Instagram checkout are activated. Starting April 2024 retailers will no longer be able “tag products” in order…
One of the top trends ahead is hosting workshops or providing customers with in-store experiences again. Especially after the past couple years! If you’re a store owner and/or maker, this is a great opportunity to not only earn additional income, but it’s also an opportunity to get your business out in front of a new market and…
If you own a brick-and-mortar store, you might keep hearing that you should provide your customers with “an experience” in your store. I don’t believe brick and mortar retail is “dead” or “dying,” but I do believe in-store experiences make you unique and gives you a competitive edge over online retailers. Creating experiences is a…
One of the questions I hear most often from Brick and Mortar store owners is “How do I get my business seen?” We all know the old adage, “build it and they will come.” Unfortunately, this isn’t necessarily the truth with retail businesses. Building a loyal and dedicated base of customers takes time. It also…
If you’re a brick-and-mortar store owner, know the value of refreshing your store. Throughout the year we tackle inventory, reconcile inventory, and clean up the data in our retail inventory management systems. These times are great for figuring out how to get rid of old inventory too. You know, that merchandise that just isn’t moving….
This topic has been weighing heavily on me. I’m guessing this will be the first of many blog posts, conversations, and workshops in the future with many questions to come. Shop owners are choosing their Point of Sale systems and Website platforms blindly and it could be costing you many hours of frustrations and a…