March 1, 2010
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From colorful bottles and brushes to sophisticated gift baskets, it’s hard to tell whether these grooming products are for your pet, or for you! Stock your salon with these novel items that are ideal for pet lovers.
Keywords: pet products Retail Boutique retail boutique items retail merchandising retailing
February 1, 2010
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Many women can’t go a day without their lip balms. Small sizing, adorable designs, and affordable prices make these tubs and tubes of lip balm an easy retail item that’s perfect for a last-minute impulse buy.
Keywords: California Mango lip balm organic products Retail Boutique retailing
January 1, 2010
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Whether worn as a salon uniform or retailed to clients, these unique shirts are modern and fun — and they can’t be found in just any store. Give them as a client appreciation gift or stock them in the retail area for clients who can’t get enough of all things nails.
Keywords: aprons Retail Boutique retailing salon uniforms T-shirts
December 1, 2009
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A great retail space is designed around the senses, says salon consultant Bryan Durocher. Ramp up your holiday retailing with an appeal to clients’ sense of touch, sound, smell, and sight.
Keywords: holiday retailing holidays retail merchandising retailing
December 1, 2009
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One-of-a-kind Christmas ornaments may be just what your client is looking for. Offer them as a seasonal retail item.
Keywords: holiday retailing Retail Boutique retail merchandising retailing seasonal products
December 1, 2009
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You’d love to create an adorable retail boutique in your salon, filling it with candles, gourmet teas, and other unique gift items, but you have one major problem: Where do you find these items — and at wholesale prices you can afford? NAILS shows you how to shop a gift show and about other venues where the retail-savvy stock their stores.
Keywords: retail boutique items retail merchandising retailing
November 1, 2009
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Offer these sunless tanning products to your clients for a healthy, UV-free tan year round.
Keywords: Body Drench Retail Boutique retail merchandising retailing sun protection
November 1, 2009
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Because profit margins on retail goods are many times those of service dollars, retail is vital to the health of your business. Learn eight tricks for implementing a successful merchandising strategy — from product placement to lighting.
Keywords: merchandising retail merchandising retailing
October 27, 2009
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Suggestive selling is one aspect of merchandising that is often overlooked, yet it can make a tremendous difference in the total retail sales of a salon. It is a proven statistic that close to 40% of clients will say yes when asked by a staff member if they wish to upgrade in size or quantity. There is a fine line to being perceived as pushy or merely suggestive, though.
Keywords: 2010 Project recession retailing
October 14, 2009
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Cuccio Naturalé has developed new Body Butter Washes to retail in spas and salons.
Keywords: Cuccio Naturale retailing skin care
September 23, 2009
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Make your front counter pop with Cuccio Naturalé’s new Counter Top Tester Displays for Cuccio Lyte Body Butters.
Keywords: Cuccio Naturale lotions retailing
September 1, 2009
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Clients are more likely to show off their new pedicures in comfortable heels and sandals. With cushions, inserts, and protectors available, stock up on shoe accessories to enhance your clients’ footwear comfort.
Keywords: Foot Petals IdealHeel Insolia Kiwi Smiling Feet Pedag
September 1, 2009
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there’s no better way to show your clients you care than by retailing products that donate a portion of their proceeds to benefit breast cancer organizations.
Keywords: breast cancer awareness charity retailing
July 1, 2009
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Who says business can’t be fun? With options that range from colorful, to funny, to ornate, the right business card case can liven up a dull work day, or make a lasting first impression. Stock up on business-card holders for those business-savvy clients.
Keywords: Retail Boutique retail boutique items retail merchandising retailing
June 1, 2009
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NSI educator shares one of her best kept "little" money makers.
Keywords: add-on services NSI retail merchandising retailing
