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Meredith Schwartz |
January 21, 2010
Get motivated every day -- Literally. 365 Ways to Motivate and Reward Your Employees Every Day: With Little or No Money, published by Atlantic Publ...... More
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A complete gift bookshelf, offering capsule summaries and reviews of business books to better your store, plus gift titles and cookbooks to stock. |
Caroline Kennedy |
January 26, 2010
Do you have such loyal customers as Willow Glen, CA, retailer Natalie Thompson discovered that she has? Who is Natalie Thompson and why do I ask...... More
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Editor-in-chief Caroline Kennedy has been with Gifts & Decorative Accessories magazine for more than 23 years. Her long association with the gift industry gives her a broad perspective on its trends and the ever-changing landscape of gift retailing. She brings her veteran’s-eye view to the highlights and sidelights of our everyday world. When asked why she has stayed on the job for so long, her answer is, “It’s like going shopping every day!” |
Carol Schroeder |
February 8, 2010
I love learning something new from my sales reps, especially a little tidbit like this one: the most popular initials for monogram items today (at ...... More
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Veteran retailer Carol Schroeder shares her experience and perspective on the ups and downs of being a gift retailer. |
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Jeff Sands |
January 13, 2010
Lately I have been working with a US manufacturing company that has been crushed by another large Fortune 500 sized company. This w...... More
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Turning Points is dedicated to helping industry leaders survive the current recession and to prepare for success in the inevitable economic recovery. |
Virtual Merchant Today |
January 15, 2010
It seems counter-intuitive: If the advantage of online shopping is that you can save gas and skip crowds, and the advantage of in-store shopping is...... More
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News, views and how-tos on selling smarter online |
"We Ask...You Answer" |
January 8, 2010
Steven Lora, MOTIF Modern Living, Austin & San Antonio, TX MOTIF Modern Living participates in the 3/50 Project, and we love the concept, alth...... More
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Every month in the magazine Gifts & Decorative Accessories asks three of our retailer advisors a topical question regarding store operations, customer service, employee management, rep relations, merchandise management or some other such matter of relevance to the success of their — and your — business. It’s our way of helping retailers help other retailers. By posting the monthly “We Ask” question online you too can participate and contribute answers that might be of help to other retailers. |