In Blog 89 I talked about quality, value and selection. In this blog I wanted to talk about building a team for success. Our business with Rick & Moda Spana was on fire. There was also talk about the “Reseda” style being an Anniversary selection. Rick agreed to expand the size selection to more colors, which would… Continue reading Building a Team for Success – Blog #90
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Quality Value and Selection – Blog #89
In Blog 88 I talked about finding the next big brand. In this blog I wanted to talk about Quality Value and Selection. Jean Claude wanted to put together a All Store meeting but with a twist. He had a vision of a magical land like the “Wizard of Oz” and the main character was looking an… Continue reading Quality Value and Selection – Blog #89
The Next Big brand – Blog #88
In Blog 87 I talked about fatherhood again with the birth of Jennifer. In this blog I wanted to talk about the next big brand. So the competitive landscape was pretty intense in the early 90’s. There seemed to be a “Sale” every Wednesday for some retailers and even naming the event after a flower? Regardless I… Continue reading The Next Big brand – Blog #88
Focus on the Solutions – Blog #86
In Blog 85, I talked about my Buyer of the month recognition. In this blog I wanted to talk about how to focus on the solutions. So we had been preparing for the Anniversary sale for a while now and tomorrow was the big day. We were ready. The team had all our sections organized by sale… Continue reading Focus on the Solutions – Blog #86
Buyer of the Month Recognition – Blog #85
In Blog 84,I talked about how Hot items make the difference. In this blog I wanted to talk about my buyer of the Month recognition. So we have had some pretty big wins over the last few months. We identified several hot items and figured out a way to never miss a sale. We hired some… Continue reading Buyer of the Month Recognition – Blog #85
Hot items make the difference – Blog #84
Don’t find customers for your products, find products for your customers. Seth Godin In Blog 78 I talked about how important being knowledgeable in your role is. In this blog I wanted to talk about how important items are in your business. So we already had success in a bunch of hot items and did a pretty… Continue reading Hot items make the difference – Blog #84
Why Knowledge is Power – Blog #83
In Blog 82 I talked about My Mentor Robs influence. In this blog I wanted to talk about Why Knowledge is power. So one of the big things I learned from Rob was doing a proper stock walk. A stock walk is when you physically go into the stockroom and go down each aisle to make sure… Continue reading Why Knowledge is Power – Blog #83
My Mentor Rob’s Influence – Blog #82
In blog 81 I talked about how vendor relations are important. In this blog I wanted to talk about my Mentor Rob’s Influence on me into the narrow and deep philosophy. I met “Retail Rob” in 1989. He was my merchandise manager at Nordstrom in Women’s shoes. I would say one of the biggest influences of… Continue reading My Mentor Rob’s Influence – Blog #82
Vendor Relations are Important – Blog #81
In Blog 81, I talked about how to maximized hot items. In this blog I wanted to talk about why Vendor Relations are Important. Tony So I called Converse and brought in a table of Converse All-Stars. I bought the high tops and the low tops and brought in an array of colors from bright pink to the… Continue reading Vendor Relations are Important – Blog #81
Maximizing The Hot Items – Blog #80
In Blog 79 I talked about how to follow the golden rule In this blog I wanted to talk about how I went about maximizing the hot Items. I think part of being a good buyer is awareness. People say “you have to have a good eye” to be successful”. Bullshit…While it may be important to… Continue reading Maximizing The Hot Items – Blog #80