April 15, 2013
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Stock your salon with new products that could double as Mom’s Day gifts this May. Elegance, usability, and luxury are key features to look out for.
Keywords: Mother's Day retail boutique items retail merchandising retailing
March 19, 2013
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With April showers on the horizon, customers might show up with their arms full. Give them a place to put their coat, umbrella, and keys, greeting them with user-friendly decor from the minute they walk through the door. These products make great retail items too.
Keywords: retail boutique items retail merchandising retailing
February 20, 2013
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With a slew of popular classes — such as yoga, spinning, and Zumba — attracting people to fitness like a magnet, you can help your clients stay up to date with the latest exercise products to aid their routine.
Keywords: Retail Boutique retail boutique items retail merchandising retailing
January 19, 2013
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Milady’s Retail Management for Salons & Spas provides essential business information and a clear understanding of what it takes to run a profitable retail operation while handling the day-to-day operations at your salon.
Keywords: books Milady retail merchandising retailing
January 19, 2013
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Stop apologizing or making excuses for selling retail, says Patti Biro, the owner and founder of Patti Biro and Associates, a consulting firm specializing in planning and providing innovative continuing education in the spa and wellness industry.
Keywords: retail merchandising retailing
December 29, 2012
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Whether to use in your treatments or sell on the shelves of your retail section, private-label products are a sure way to impress customers. Peruse our collection and find something you’d be proud to put your name on.
Keywords: private labeling Retail Boutique retail boutique items retail merchandising retailing
December 27, 2012
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As a nail professional, my goal is to get the guest to come back — over and over again. How do I do that, you ask? My strategy is simple: service, experience, and education.
Keywords: communicating with customers retailing
December 17, 2012
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Have you ever accidentally washed and dried a wool sweater and been astounded at the results? Well, nail tech and salon owner Kathy Dent of Salon Glow in Reno, Nev., shrinks 100% wool sweaters and skirts on purpose to make adorable purses and hats she sells in her salon’s retail section.
Keywords: retailing
November 30, 2012
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Mark your calendars — 2013 is just around the corner. Kick off the New Year by offering clients a handy (and stylish) way to keep track of the time and stay organized. Maybe you’ll even avoid last-minute cancellations too!
Keywords: recycled materials Retail Boutique retail boutique items retail merchandising retailing
November 5, 2012
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If we could carry the world in our purses, we would. But since we can’t, here’s an assortment of bag-friendly products — from mini mints to compact mirrors — that clients won’t be able to resist.
Keywords: Retail Boutique retail boutique items retail merchandising retailing
October 8, 2012
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Reserve a corner of your boutique for a few fashionable, spooky, or just plain charming Halloween items in celebration of the autumn season. Or better yet, adorn your salon with these festive decorations, and let customers know they’re for sale. Don’t forget to leave them out for Thanksgiving, too!
Keywords: Halloween retail boutique items retailing
September 18, 2012
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Minx has created a collection of six designs that can be applied by consumers at home and is offering them only to trained beauty professionals to sell in their salons.
Keywords: full-coverage nail coatings Minx retail merchandising retailing
August 1, 2012
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Whether it’s an efficient shower caddy, a soap-preserving dish, or a shower cap that actually works, there are many new bathroom accessories that make daily grooming more convenient. Introduce these progressive products into your salon boutique and help clients clean up their hygiene routine.
Keywords: Retail Boutique retail boutique items retail merchandising retailing
June 28, 2012
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Editor Hannah Lee explains what nail techs should practice, outside of just doing nails, that can help their careers.
Keywords: client retention client scheduling Hannah Lee marketing/promotions On My Mind
May 26, 2012
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Get creative! A handy cosmetic bag doesn’t have to be for makeup only. Help your clients establish a regular nail grooming routine, and then give them a way to carry their beauty products with them wherever they go. A small travel clutch is the perfect size for a handful of polishes.
Keywords: Retail Boutique retail boutique items retail merchandising retailing
