Creating engaging retail displays is part art and part science. In this visual blog post, we look at specific retail displays for wholesale jewelry and pendants that are good examples, as well as those that need improvement. Learning from these…
By Paul Hartlieb Starting in 1986, I started a somewhat unique retail business. The nature of the business forced me to be extremely focused on inventory selection and levels. As a result of that business, I realize some basic concepts…
By Lisa Mason Keeping your retail area current and up to date is a must to keep your customers coming back and having a new experience each time they visit, which in turn leads to more sales. Here are some…
Lisa Mason Trade shows are a great way to research NEW new product for your business and also connect with current vendors to see what’s NEW new in current lines you carry. Trade shows give you the opportunity to place…
This blog post is a guest post by Julie-Anna Blomquist and Amanda Walker, Friends of the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. We’re interviewing Amanda and Julie-Anna to gain insight into how their retail souvenir gift shop works with bird…
Tianna Heinig There are thousands of options for wholesale jewelry, so how do you decide which ones to pick for your store? Not all jewelry lines are compatible with your business. A line that sells well in the store next…
What is “scrimshaw?” Scrimshaw refers to a style of art or jewelry making in which artists carve and engrave designs into bone or ivory. Typically the designs are done on whale teeth/bones, walrus tusks, or elephant tusks. The art dates…
By Tianna Heinig There is a great controversy about whether national park jewelry should be sold in national park bookstores. National parks are very particular about what is sold in their bookstores, and rightfully so. National parks are our countries…
National and state park retailers have a unique business. National parks, state parks and wilderness areas are some of our nation’s most treasured resources. Their audience is largely captive once inside our park borders, and our retail stores satisfy not…
Why should you sell wholesale ornaments year round? A first-person story explains it well: I can remember so many times as a kid being in gift shops at different places begging my mom to let me get something. One specific…
