Category Archives: holiday I am like most retailers that are afraid of buying too much inventory for a short-lived holiday. Valentine’s Day is a perfect example. We know that men and women are looking for a little something for their sweetheart a few days prior to February 14th, but come February 15th, anything that you invested dollars in...
 I still can’t believe we made it through the holiday season. I say that every year, don’t you? After gallons of coffee, 2 economy size bottles of Advil and way too many footwear inserts, I have successfully drawn the season to a close. The final push to get to the finish line or what...
 Many people who I have met since I opened my retail store have asked me what inspired you to start this business? If you’ve had the chance to read some of my other articles you might already know the answer. It is WHO inspires me. Insightful. Stylish. These are the two words that seem...
 My dear friend Ann Marie Piscitelli is a fifth grade teacher. Known as Mrs. P to her students past and present, she’s a wonderful, funny person and an engaging educator. (I’m not just saying that because she’s my friend, but because all the kids at school thinks she “rocks”). So for heaven’s sake, don’t buy...
 Every year we struggle as retailers to figure out how to we make our everyday inventory work with our Holiday offerings. How do we convince our customers to buy additional items for presents even though they don’t look Christmas-y? (I’m really not sure that’s even a word, but my Mom uses it all the time...
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