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Savvy Store Solutions

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July 13, 2026

Show and Tell Isn’t Just for Grade Schoolers, It Works For Retail, Too | Carol Schroeder

Your store can benefit from its own kind of show and tell, like employees providing demonstrations or just showing off their own favorite products.

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July 6, 2026

Modern POS Systems Offer More Than Faster Checkouts | Carol Schroeder

POS systems certainly have their advantages over simple registers, like helping retailers track inventory, customer data and more.

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June 22, 2026

From First Aid to Emergency Contacts, Make Sure Your Store Is Prepared | Carol Schroeder

First aid kits, employee emergency contact forms and more can help your store be prepared for any potential disaster.

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June 17, 2026

Here’s Your Sign: A Few ASL Basics Can Make a Big Difference | Carol Schroeder

Learning a few essential phrases in sign language can help some customers feel more welcome in your store, retailer Carol Schroeder says.

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June 12, 2026

Retail Lessons in Trust, Breakage and Customer Experience | Carol Schroeder

One experienced retailer shared advice on how to address employee accidents and broken merchandise, plus how your store can stand out by adding social experiences.

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June 8, 2026

4 Promos You Can Use to Make the Most of Independent Retailer Month | Carol Schroeder

The time is now to make plans for how your store will participate in the 25th anniversary of Independent Retailer Month this July.

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June 1, 2026

Get the Scoop on the Latest in Retail With New Industry Resource | Carol Schroeder

British-American media company MVF has launched the SKUPE, a weekly retail newsletter offering insights and interviews with industry experts.

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May 18, 2026

Tariff Refunds May Be ‘Complicated’ Process for Retailers | Carol Schroeder

After the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump tariffs were unconstitutional, retailers may have to fight to see any of those refunds.