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
| Article
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
October 8, 2009
| Product
Moisture Jamzz Spa Gloves allow moisturizers to soak in and hydrate the skin, leaving hands silky and smooth after each use.
Keywords: gloves manicure accessories retailing
September 23, 2009
| Product
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
June 1, 2009
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When was the last time you took a good look at your numbers? Take this quiz designed to shed some light on the numbers that underlie your bottom line and why you should care about them.
Keywords: building your clientele finding/retaining staff retailing salon finances
June 1, 2009
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Most women juggle a lot of responsibilities, and a soak in the tub may be the only time they’ve got to unwind. These great-smelling goodies are for throwing in bath water, and whether they steep, fizzle, or melt, they’re guaranteed to make downtime more enjoyable. Stock them in the retail area for those clients who need some extra pampering.
Keywords: bath salts Mother's Day organic products Retail Boutique retail boutique items
June 1, 2009
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“Retail is like real estate sitting on your shelves,” says Bryan Durocher, president of Durocher Enterprises. “If a product is not turning a minimum of six to eight times a year, get rid of it and replace it with something that will sell.”
Keywords: retailing
