August 19, 2011
| Article
While the nail area of Diva A Nail Boutique in Fresno, Calif., serves as the hub of the business, the salon’s retail boutique accounts for 80% of its revenue.
Keywords: boutique nail salon retail merchandising retailing salon profiles
June 15, 2011
| Encyclopedia
Action Bag is a family business, started in 1980 by my mother Marie Gebbie. I am committed to the same work ethic and values today.
Keywords: Action Bag retail merchandising retailing
May 24, 2011
| Article
Jill Wilson shares what she learned in a new CD set titled “Building a Nail Department, featuring the Nail Associate Program.”
Keywords: business building retailing
April 19, 2011
| Article
The minute you walk into this organic-inspired salon in Chandler, Ariz., you feel relaxed, pampered, and surrounded by good friends.
Keywords: boutique nail salon On the Road retail boutique items retailing salon profiles
March 28, 2011
| Demo
Some nail techs find success in retailing hand-made jewelry made from nail products like acrylic. Kimberly Harr, a nail tech at La Nail Beautician in Everett, Pa., shows you how to make an acrylic ring:
Keywords: acrylics creative uses for polish jewelry retail boutique items retailing
March 17, 2011
| Article
Did you know health and beauty care items top the list of shoplifted goods, according to a survey from the Food Marketing Institute? And it’s not just your retail shelves that present an enticing target to shoplifters.
Keywords: retail merchandising retailing shoplifting
December 27, 2010
| Encyclopedia
Retail merchandising is both art and science, designed to display items for sale in an attractive and compelling manner. Whether it's nail products or boutique items, well-displayed and wisely merchandised retail items can be a significant source of income for nail professionals.
Keywords: boutique nail salon retail boutique items retail merchandising retailing
December 22, 2010
| Encyclopedia
Retailing involves all activities involved in salons or nail technicians selling goods or services directly to the salon customer for at-home use.
Keywords: retail merchandising retailing
December 1, 2010
| Article
Even if your salon doesn't offer hair services, all clients brush their har. Consider offering some of these cool brushes as retail items for your nail clients.
Keywords: hair care Retail Boutique retail boutique items retailing
December 1, 2010
| Article
In 1985, Anne Taintor glued the words “intellectuals gone bad” onto a vintage magazine ad featuring two proper and glamorous women.
Keywords: retail boutique items retailing
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
There's no time like the present to roll out the new holiday-themed sets and sweet-smelling treats that clients wait for all year. This festive time of year is perfect for offering special gifts and holiday services that are sure to appeal to the merrymaker in everyone.
Keywords: holiday retailing holidays retailing seasonal products
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
Manufacturers have come out with a ton of new products for this upcoming holiday season to help techs and owners increase a little on retail and get a boost in a tough year. Here’s a sampling of what’s out there.
Keywords: holiday products holiday retailing retail merchandising retailing
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
From nail polish to pumice files, your favorite nail manufacturers have offered up cute and celebratory ways to increase your bottom line -- while spreading holiday cheer.
Keywords: Backscratchers Beech Sandals China Glaze CND Cuccio Naturale
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
This gallery showcases unique goods available for retailing in your salon. General information and website links give you the scoop on cool items to enliven your retail business.
Keywords: aromatherapy LCN OPI Products retail boutique items retail merchandising
November 17, 2010
| Article
Attention-getting design and visual merchandising — the art of placing retail products in a way that increases sales — can give you a major advantage over your competition. Even if you don’t have a hefty visual merchandising budget, remember that creativity, initiative, and a sense of humor don’t carry a price tag. A visual strategist at Chute Gerdeman Retail shares 11 Dos (and a few Don’ts) to help you prepare for a successful holiday season.
Keywords: keeping your business competitive retailing salon decor/design
